plumbingputty
At some point in the past, I used epoxy plumbing putty to seal a joint going into the faucet on my bathtub. It's now leaking again (seeping out past the putty) and I'd like to get the putty off so that I can effect a better repair.
Any good ideas? I'm thinking I may just have to chisel it off, but I'd like to not damage the faucet in the process.
That looks like a standard '3/8 compression x 1/2" MIP' (male iron pipe) connector. You can get it at any hardware store.
Normal procedure is to cut the tubing above the fitting and install a new one. Your tubing does not look too good, you have to have fairly smooth tubing surface for the new compression fitting to be able to slide on and seal. You may have to cut a little farther up on the tube. Be VERY careful not to kink or bend the tube while cutting it.
This is how compression fittings work.
You may want to purchase a mini tubing cutter.
It is not sealed with petroleum jelly but a beveled slip washer. You can try to tighten the nut on the p-trap where the black pvc enters the copper p-trap. If that does not work, you will need to get a new 1 1/2 beveled slip joint washer. Your big box home improvement stores carry them as do any plumbing supply houses.
They also make rubber washers for this fitting:
But I prefer the beveled slip washer since it works on compression.
Best Answer
Epoxy hardens and adheres by undergoing an irreversable chemical reaction. You won't be able to dissolve it off with anything. You will need to cut and grind it off with a dremel tool and/or saw.
EDIT: If you used it on a metal pipe, you may have luck burning it off with a blowtorch.