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how to screw in short pipe nipple
I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? Thanks. |
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"Dmitri" wrote I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? The best nipple extractor is lowering the room thermostat.... ;-] |
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On 1/8/2005 12:37 AM US(ET), Dmitri took fingers to keys, and typed the
following: I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? Thanks. I am not a plumber, so I don't know if such a tool exists. My only suggestion would be to wrap a piece of rubber around the threads (like a piece of inner tube) and use the pipe wrench (carefully) on the threads. -- Bill |
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I know there is a tool ( forgot the name) that is used specifically to
remove and install chrome shower goosenecks. It is similiar to an oil filter wrench only it has cloth to grasp around the pipe so it does not scratch. You could probably use it in your application so as to not damage the threads. |
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Internal pipe wrench seems like a good idea, also for future use as an
extractor. Thanks. "Bob K 207" wrote in message ... Subject: how to screw in short pipe nipple From: "Dmitri" Date: 1/7/2005 9:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time Message-id: I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? Thanks. depending on the situation I have used the follwing tools succesfully (no leaks, no visible damage) 1. channel lock stylepliers 2.. vise grips 3. regular pipe wrench 4. internal pipe wrench http://www.epinions.com/General_Tool...D_Shop_Too ls cheers Bob |
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Dmitri wrote:
I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? Thanks. Internal nipple wrenches work for both extracting and tightening short pipes. Bob |
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I went ahead and bought one of those cam type internal pipe wrenches as I
might do other similar projects. Works great. Dmitri "Joe Bobst" wrote in message ... Are there reverse application tools? I have a cam type internal whatchamacallit that works in either direction. For a one time project, though, you could use a couple of conduit nuts (the jam nut priciple) with appropriate wremches. HTH Joe |
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At a moment like this, I'd suggest to screw the nipple into the shower head.
Teflon tape it. And teflon tape the other end. Use the showerhead to hold the nipple, crank the showerhead. Say a prayer, and hope for the best. -- Christopher A. Young This space intentionally left blank www.lds.org www.mormons.com "Dmitri" wrote in message ... I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? Thanks. |
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"Joe Bobst" wrote in message ... Are there reverse application tools? I have a cam type internal whatchamacallit that works in either direction. For a one time project, though, you could use a couple of conduit nuts (the jam nut priciple) with appropriate wremches. HTH yep - an electrical locknut & a galv coupling locked on makes a pretty good close nipple installer when u don't want to bugger the threads |
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Red Neckerson posted for all of us....
"Dmitri" wrote I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools? The best nipple extractor is lowering the room thermostat.... ;-] Well, going into AC is one method but my favorite is when they look at at me and it happens... -- Tekkie |
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