Is BRS trolling us?

[get-salty]

i can see the frustration from the OP

even when using the tool, it can be very hard holding the bottom portion of the canister with your weaker hand, while turning with the other.

 

[slingfox]

i can see the frustration from the OP

even when using the tool, it can be very hard holding the bottom portion of the canister with your weaker hand, while turning with the other.

I think the first time I had to opening a canister I used a strap wrench to hold the unit in place while my son pushed hard on the BRS tool used to turn the canister. Subsequent openings have been much easier and I can do it myself. The first time was challenging though!

 

[DmitryB]

Sounds like a strap wrench is a must.

 

[mfinn]

Sounds like a strap wrench is a must.

Plus it really does help if the whole thing is screwed down to something solid/unmoving so you can turn all your attention to the wrench.

I found this thread too.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cant-unscrew-rodi-canisters.264478/

 

[DmitryB]

Sounds like a strap wrench is a must.

Plus it really does help if the whole thing is screwed down to something solid/unmoving so you can turn all your attention to the wrench.

I found this thread too.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cant-unscrew-rodi-canisters.264478/

I can't screw these set ups into anything, unfortunately. There's no garage or any kind of working area, just the various living spaces. I'm in an apartment.

 

[BigDangler]

ever have a hard time opening a jar of pickles or something? tap the lid and it makes it easier.. now.. I'm not saying beat the crap out of it on the ground or anything but maybe give it a couple little love taps..

 

[mfinn]

I can't screw these set ups into anything, unfortunately. There's no garage or any kind of working area, just the various living spaces. I'm in an apartment.

Screw it to a 2x4, lay it on the floor. Stand on the 2x4. Turn wrench?

 

[DmitryB]

I can't screw these set ups into anything, unfortunately. There's no garage or any kind of working area, just the various living spaces. I'm in an apartment.

Screw it to a 2x4, lay it on the floor. Stand on the 2x4. Turn wrench?

That sounds like what I'll do!

 

[commod0re]

another thing that can help: vibration reduces friction, it's basically how impact drivers work

vibrating the canister assembly while simultaneously trying to open it should make it easier to actually get it loose. you want relatively strong vibrations so your phone probably won't be enough to help noticeably, probably want to err on the side of hitachi clam rattler or better

 

[MizzouMark]

I used a strap wrench and positioned it so that the end of the handle was a few inches off of the floor when I stood on the metal bracket attached to the canister. I then stood on the bracket and pushed done on the strap wrench handle with my other foot. I slowly put enough weight on the wrench to move the canister. As noted earlier, I didn't jam the canister back on the bracket when I replaced it and I haven't have any subsequent issues getting it off.

 

[get-salty]

haha 2x4 and impact wrench !
Thats something we can add into our reefing gear bag !

 

[Jimbo327]

Sounds like you need to hit the gym bro