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REMOVING OLD OLIVES

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:13 pm    Post Subject:
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How to you remove old olives off a radiator 10mm pipe so I can install a thermo valve?
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Use a junior hack saw to cut a nick into the olive, then split with a verythin flat headed screwdriver.

Take care not to cut into the pipe.

Dave
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or a dremel and cutting disc...every DIYer should have one icon_wink.gif
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:39 pm    Post Subject:
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Use a 10mm olive remover. Mine cost about £30.
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