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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: hrc200x on September 13, 2014, 09:53:50 PM

Title: tricks to getting nipples removed
Post by: hrc200x on September 13, 2014, 09:53:50 PM

Are there any tricks out there to getting nipples removed? Seems every time I try, it either crushes them or damages the threads on the close ones.

Since we're on the subject, when calling the local plumbing store and a lady answers don't ask her, "what size your close nipples".

Title: Re: tricks to getting nipples removed
Post by: mlappin on September 13, 2014, 10:32:53 PM

I've had luck in the past using EZ outs. I have a big enough one it will take 1" pipe out.

One of these days I'm going to pick a set of these up: http://www.irwin.com/tools/impact-accessories/impact-screw-grip (http://www.irwin.com/tools/impact-accessories/impact-screw-grip)™-double-ended-screw-extractors

Title: Re: tricks to getting nipples removed
Post by: slimjim on September 14, 2014, 05:49:14 AM

Sometimes a little heat around the fitting not the nipple helps, Recto seal has been used by lots of guys in the trade for years, that stuff hardens up like crazy glue!