unscrewing pipes: counter or clockwise?

[Annabel]

Ours are so tightly screwed that I can't get then to budge, and now can't remember the rules for counter or clockwise.

 

[Rich B]

Lefty-Loosey Righty-Tighty

 

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[TedL]

Depends on which way you're looking, and which part you're talking about.

For standard, right hand threaded fittings:

Pipe, one end close to you, fitting at far end of pipe. Turn pipe clockwise into fitting; CCW to remove from fitting.

 

[Seaofnames]

My brother just picked up the 15 amp version of the sawzall...you NEED 15 amps!!

 

[Gary Swart]

My Porter-Cable Tiger Saw will also do the job. About connecting and disconnecting pipe. It works exactly the same as a hose connecting to a faucet or another hose. Also, nut and bolts turn the same direction (although there are special applications that use left-hand threads)

 

[Lakee911]

I always remember it like I'm taking off a pop bottle lid ...