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Posted by Y-Town on December 20, 2006, 10:18 am
Jim Yanik wrote:
> Mphilking@adelphia.net wrote in
>
> >
> > Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> >> > I'm replacing the faucet on our shower/tub. The nipple is NOT
> >> > budging. I used WD-40 and kind of stripped the threads in trying to
> >> > get the nipple off. ANy suggestions? I don't want to use too
> >> > much strength since the shower head is wiggling as I try to turn
> >> > the nipple.
> >>
> >> Heat. If you can safely put a torch to the joint, that will usually
> >> break it free.
> >
> > A friend thinks it may be sodered on the back of the niple to the
> > pipe.
> > I'm going to try another tool to remove it. Hopefully, that will
> > work. Thanks for advice!
> >
> >
>
> if it's iron pipe(that's usually threaded),it's NOT soldered.
> Just rusted in.
>
> Why did you need to remove the nipple anyways?
> (you have to now that the threads are buggered.)
>
> When I replaced my tub spout,the universal kit I bought at Lowes had
> adapters to fit threaded pipe(2 sizes),or go over copper stub(what I had).
> It was only $12 as I recall.
>
> --
> Jim Yanik
> jyanik
> at
> kua.net
For the record:
WD-40
CLEANS: WD-40 gets under dirt, grime and grease to clean. It also
dissolves adhesives, allowing easy removal of labels, tape, stickers,
and excess bonding material.
DISPLACES MOISTURE: Because WD-40 displaces moisture, it quickly dries
out electrical systems to eliminate moisture-induced short circuits.
PENETRATES: WD-40 loosens rust-to-metal bonds and frees stuck, frozen
or rusted metal parts.
LUBRICATES: WD-40's lubricating ingredients are widely dispersed and
hold firmly to all moving parts.
PROTECTS: WD-40 protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant
ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/wd40_product_info.html
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