Lemo Chimney Threads

[Frenchfry1942]

My Lemos, the two pieces of the chimney don't, very often, want to come apart for cleaning. Does anyone have a suggestion? I am a little leary about using a blowtorch to get them apart.


Thanks

 

[roxynoodle]

Kind of the opposite of what you would think, but try gripping them with less pressure. If I hold them tight, this happens to me, too. As soon as hold them gently, they come right apart.

 

[NOVA jon]

Kind of the opposite of what you would think, but try gripping them with less pressure. If I hold them tight, this happens to me, too. As soon as hold them gently, they come right apart.

This, like Roxy said, a little counter-intuitive, but it works!

I think someone suggested a tiny bit of Chapstick on the threads helps too!

 

[roxynoodle]

I think its because the metal is thin, lol! I think we can actually compress them out of round easily.

If you're squeezing because its slimy with juice, rinse it and your hands first, then take it apart.

 

[doofy666]

When assembling, tighten them until they touch - no more.

Consider freezer and hot tap before blowtorch.

 

[DHCrocks]

I use a rubber band wrapped around both the top and barrel, it gives me enough grip to remove when it's stuck.

 

[VaPreis]

Kind of the opposite of what you would think, but try gripping them with less pressure. If I hold them tight, this happens to me, too. As soon as hold them gently, they come right apart.

This.

Grip them lightly enough that the parts actually slip in your fingers as you try to loosen them. To much pressure distorts the chimney base making the problem worse.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Thanks all!