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Posted by John H. on June 7, 2006, 1:57 pm
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> John H. wrote:
>>
>> Ray, you have either done this before or you're a plumber...
>> a piece if the galvanized pipe came off as I unscrewed it. There may be
>> enough
>> threads showing to get a new one on, if not I'm calling a pro.
>> thanks
>
> Not a plumber. If the pipe is sticking out of the wall with only a few
> threads on the end you can try just replacing the spout. Make sure you
> don't have a leak, water leaking around the threads can trickle back
> along the pipe and into the wall. You probably won't be able to see
> this happen inside the spout. Access panel to check for leaks?
>
> If you have to try and unscrew the pipe:
> Get a pipe wrench to grip it tightly then hit the end of the handle
> with a hammer. The sudden shock is less likely to break the pipe then
> forcing it slowly. Start with a gentle tap then increase the force of
> your wacks until it doesn't seem safe. Good idea to brace the other
> pipes in the wall with blocks of wood if you have access. If it does
> come out you can replace it with copper and the right size nipple
> soldered on.
>
> If you don't have an access panel on the back side of the shower or the
> means to make one you might want to call a plumber to make it easier on
> yourself. A few weeks ago there was a post from someone that their
> 'wet wall' in the shower backed up to a 2 story stairwell. $200 from a
> plumber now may save a bunch later...
>
> Read this thread, it has some good advice for a similar problem:
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http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_frm/thread/e8dca334e0b7b732/c565e5b3d3ea84d6#c565e5b3d3ea84d6
Thanks for the advise, there were enough good threads to get a new one on,
which made me extremely happy after
reading the above. I used one of those Danco universal spouts, works well,
maybe not as pretty as others but its chorme
and shinny and it works.
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