"erico" wrote in message
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Why can't you use a pipe wrench to remove it? Normally this can be done
without removing anything else.

Technically, I believe I can remove it. However, my concern is that
since
I can't physically grab the union (not enough room unless I cut drywall),
there will be alot of stress on the pipe within the wall when I twist the
shower stand off.

Perhaps that's not an issue?





Did you not mount the "union" to a brace between the studs ?
usually you use a cast fitting with 2 screw holes.

but can you get to it from behind, or is this against the basement wall ?

AMUN