Leaky Hose Bib
 

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.

Omalley wrote:
Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.


Ir there is enough of the pipe sticking out to grab it with
ViseGrip or similar pliers, lock the pliers on the pipe and then
use the pipe wrench to take off the hose bib. I don't think you
can do what you want without using TWO wrenches, one on the pipe
and one on the hose bib.

OK -

Thanks. I assume, by your response, that it is conventially
threadedand that I should be cranking counterclockwise.

I'll give the two wrench method a try in the morning.

Regards,

O



On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 20:52:04 -0400, John_B
wrote:

Omalley wrote:
Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.


Ir there is enough of the pipe sticking out to grab it with
ViseGrip or similar pliers, lock the pliers on the pipe and then
use the pipe wrench to take off the hose bib. I don't think you
can do what you want without using TWO wrenches, one on the pipe
and one on the hose bib.

It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.

Ir there is enough of the pipe sticking out to grab it with
ViseGrip or similar pliers, lock the pliers on the pipe and then
use the pipe wrench to take off the hose bib. I don't think you
can do what you want without using TWO wrenches, one on the pipe
and one on the hose bib.

ViseGrips are a fine way to destroy the pipe. Use a proper pipe wrech (aka
monkey wrench). They're designed to increase their bite on the material as
it's turned. Versus visegrips not only gouging the hell out of the pipe but
potentially crushing it out of round the process. It's possible to misuse a
monkey wrench but not nearly as bad a visegrips.

This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.

Casino Knight wrote:
This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.



Well, yes if it is copper pipe. If it is galvanized no. I suspect
galv. as his descripton of giving it a "whack" would have at least
twisted copper. Of course if it is a frost-free bib then it will be
screwed (or soldered) into a fitting inside somewhere.

Harry K

Looks like galv. to me.
Locale is Florida - so I wouldn't think its a 'frost-free'




On 9 Aug 2005 07:27:54 -0700, "Harry K"
wrote:


Casino Knight wrote:
This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.



Well, yes if it is copper pipe. If it is galvanized no. I suspect
galv. as his descripton of giving it a "whack" would have at least
twisted copper. Of course if it is a frost-free bib then it will be
screwed (or soldered) into a fitting inside somewhere.

Harry K

In case you missed it, the verdict is in and Mort and Casino were
right!!!!!!!


"Omalley" wrote in message
...
Looks like galv. to me.
Locale is Florida - so I wouldn't think its a 'frost-free'




On 9 Aug 2005 07:27:54 -0700, "Harry K"
wrote:


Casino Knight wrote:
This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.



Well, yes if it is copper pipe. If it is galvanized no. I suspect
galv. as his descripton of giving it a "whack" would have at least
twisted copper. Of course if it is a frost-free bib then it will be
screwed (or soldered) into a fitting inside somewhere.

Harry K

Casino Knight wrote:
In case you missed it, the verdict is in and Mort and Casino were
right!!!!!!!


"Omalley" wrote in message
...
Looks like galv. to me.
Locale is Florida - so I wouldn't think its a 'frost-free'




On 9 Aug 2005 07:27:54 -0700, "Harry K"
wrote:


Casino Knight wrote:
This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.



Well, yes if it is copper pipe. If it is galvanized no. I suspect
galv. as his descripton of giving it a "whack" would have at least
twisted copper. Of course if it is a frost-free bib then it will be
screwed (or soldered) into a fitting inside somewhere.

Harry K


Huh?? Unless there is something missing in your reply, and there for
sure is in the thread, the last thing heard was that it looks like galv
to O'malley. You and Mort said copper. At least that is what is
showing on my reader. Clarify??

Harry K

Harry K wrote:
Casino Knight wrote:
In case you missed it, the verdict is in and Mort and Casino were
right!!!!!!!


"Omalley" wrote in message
...
Looks like galv. to me.
Locale is Florida - so I wouldn't think its a 'frost-free'




On 9 Aug 2005 07:27:54 -0700, "Harry K"
wrote:


Casino Knight wrote:
This is the correct answer!!!!


"Mort Guffman" wrote in message
...
It just appears to be threaded. The part that goes into the hose bib
is not threaded, it's soldered. Call a plumber...

mort

On Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:25:17 GMT, Omalley wrote:

Pipe comes straight out of block wall with a threaded end. Hose bib
is screwed onto the end of this pipe.
My problem is getting the leaky hose bib off of this threaded pipe. I
gave the pipe wrench a heck of a wack with a hammer trying to break
the bib loose but its not budging. I don't want to twist or damage
the main pipe - what do I do?!

Leftie loosie? or are those things reverse threaded?

If it is conventional threaded ie counterclockwise to loosen...I need
to figure out how to help break the bond.

Heat?

WD40?

Any help and/or guidance is greatly appreciated.



Well, yes if it is copper pipe. If it is galvanized no. I suspect
galv. as his descripton of giving it a "whack" would have at least
twisted copper. Of course if it is a frost-free bib then it will be
screwed (or soldered) into a fitting inside somewhere.

Harry K


Huh?? Unless there is something missing in your reply, and there for
sure is in the thread, the last thing heard was that it looks like galv
to O'malley. You and Mort said copper. At least that is what is
showing on my reader. Clarify??

Harry K

Ahah! Found it over on alt.home.repair in a new thread.

Harry K