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Removing the soldered section is very easy. Once the solder is hot enough it liquefies and will very easily slides off with a leather glove or pliers.
Heat the joint only. Slowly start twisting. Done.
Clean the house end pipes as mentioned and always use lots of flux. If you burn it off or don’t use enough it will never seal.
Breaking the joint at the reg unions is a good option. Use a couple of pipe wrenches. A hacksaw will cut copper easily if that is the route you take.
Uco has great advise but I take issue with gate valves. For the $, replace it with a very reliable, tight, fast acting new ball valve.
One last thing: Regulator is directional. enough said.
