Quick connect fittings - how to remove

[John_F]

The steel mesh hose's fitting on this quick connect failed (I think it's a Whale fitting). It is from the water heater. I cannot figure out at all how to disconnect this so I can replace the T-connector. Any ideas? I've checked online and am coming up empty.

...And if anyone has a similar set up: is it Whale? Aqualock?

 

[Davidasailor26]

Hold that little gray bit against the beige bit. When the gray part comes away from the beige part it grabs the pipe. When you hold the gray part close to the beige part it should release so you can take the fitting apart. It might still take some pushing back and forth.

 

[John_F]

Hold that little gray bit against the beige bit. When the gray part comes away from the beige part it grabs the pipe. When you hold the gray part close to the beige part it should release so you can take the fitting apart. It might still take some pushing back and forth.

Thanks! I'll try it.