So i was trying to replace an old leaky faucet diverter when it broke off right at the junction where i should have been screwing easily the replacement. Problem is removing the remaining threaded pipe - about 1/3 of an inch i think. I have no idea or experience on how to remove that rusty piece of junk out of that junction. I read about an internal pipe wrench in amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Tools-2-Inch-Internal-Wrench/dp/B000AO1IOI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title . But is there something similar available locally?
Any advise? Thanks!
Re: Broken threaded pipe at junction
If it's rusted then it must be stuck up. Spray and soak it up with WD-40 and if you have a torch heat it up. You can try old school style using cold chisel and a hammer. Just take note of the orientation to loosen. Counter clock wise.
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Re: Broken threaded pipe at junction
Thanks sir JayL for the quick response. It's a bit rusted but not that much. I can soak it with WD40 but no torch though. My problem with the chisel and hammer is that it's located in a corner at the back of the toilet so i can only access it one-handed.
So i was hoping there's some tool being used by local plumbers like the one i posted on the link.
Re: Broken threaded pipe at junction
So i was trying to replace an old leaky faucet diverter when it broke off right at the junction where i should have been screwing easily the replacement. Problem is removing the remaining threaded pipe - about 1/3 of an inch i think. I have no idea or experience on how to remove that rusty piece of junk out of that junction. I read about an internal pipe wrench in amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Superior-Tools-2-Inch-Internal-Wrench/dp/B000AO1IOI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title . But is there something similar available locally?
Any advise? Thanks!
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Re: Broken threaded pipe at junction
Let me get this straight...
Your lavatory's angle valve broke off at the thread, leaving
the threaded part inside the female threaded adapter, no?
If the threaded adapter and the supply pipe are both PVC,
just cut the damned thing off, and install a new adapter. A
coupling and an inch-length of fresh pipe shouldn't be too
hard to install, if you want to preserve the same degree of
protrusion from the wall.
If the threaded adapter and supply pipe are both GI, then
wrench the adapter carefully off and install a PVC one, with
a LOT of teflon tape, then install a new angle valve.
Trying to remove the broken threads (of the old angle valve)
from inside the threaded adapter is often more trouble than
it's worth: you can easily damage the adapter's threads, and
then you'l have to replace it anyway.
Now, I know you said access is tough, but that's life.
Get down and dirty, skin a few knuckles, and be a man, hehe.
....now if you're NOT talking about a broken angle valve, but
say, a GI nipple that broke at the thread, the same principles
above apply.
