Removing vinyl tubing

[H-ost]

The search did not turn up much for me so I was hoping someone had some advice.

My kegs and CO2 are all kept in the fridge. Right now I have a single CO2 line running from my regulator and I have to switch it between my 2 kegs when serving. I bought a stainless 3-way barbed fitting so I could split my CO2 to both kegs.

Here is my issue, I need to disconnect the line that is currently coming from my regulator (vinyl tubing on barbed fitting). I can't for the life of me get this damn tubing off... I've tried straight pulling, holding it under warm/hot water and pulling, a "chinese finger trap" method, and nothing seems to be budging it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[samc]

sharp blade, split the tubing over the barbed area and peel off with fingers or pliers. simple - don't cut yourself!

 

[H-ost]

Thanks for confirming what I thought. I just wanted to ask before I got out a razor blade.

 

[TokyoRoad]

Very hot water for ~30 seconds has always worked for me, occasionally a slight twist is needed but I've never had to cut. The tubing needs to warm up to soften, splashing a little warm water won't do it.