How to disconnect hose from faucet, very rusty?

Answer 1

Both 1 and 2 offer valid suggestions. I'm more curious as to WHY the fittings are Rusty. Most hose couplings and hose bibs are brass and/or bronze?

WD 40 is a Miracle,,,LOL. I suggest a small can of liquid wrench; Tapping is a good idea as well; to engage any lube you add, as well as dislodging the bonded/bound threads.

In going back to my initial thoughts; is this an exterior faucet?

In any case gentle pressure with a Vice Grip, or Lock jaw, slip Pliers is a good suggestion.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

Above is correct, only watch to make sure the faucet is not also rusted out. Twisting on the hose end, if it remains frozen on, could end up twisting the faucet connection. Use two sets of either adjustable pliers or vice grips, one on the hose end and the other or a pipe wrench, to stabilize the faucet and make sure it doesn't twist. Most of these, expecially those that are mounted to the outside of the house, are brazed onto interior piping and will twist your connection pipe. If your faucet faceplate has screws to hold it to the wall, do not trust them to hold the faucet in place while you try to unscrew the hose end off. Remember lefty loosey and righty tighty.

Answer 3

Try spraying it with WD40 or another kind of spray that loosen up rusty parts then use a pair of vise grips to take it off also lightly tap the the hose connection as you spray it this way the spray will work it's way down in the tracks of the connection