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 Shower Arm Broken Off in Wall Fitting
Author: BillyBoy1110 (PA)

The shower arm (pipe) broke at the threads and there is still a small piece of the arm threaded into the wall fitting. The pipe is thin wall at this end and a 1/2 nipple remover is too small and a 3/4 nipple remover is too large. How can the remnant be removed?

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 Re: Shower Arm Broken Off in Wall Fitting
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC)

I normally use an inside fit pipe wrench, some people cut the end off of an easy out so it fits just right and use that , others will peel out the threads using a fine point chisel and needle nose wire pliers.

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 Re: Shower Arm Broken Off in Wall Fitting
Author: srloren (CA)

If it is thin enough, the sharp small screw driver will work but be careful not to bugger the threads of the female adaptor. Failing that, I know of 2 different types of easy outs. One is a soldid spirling tool, but the one to use is an expandable easy out. Be sure to use WD40 and let is sit for an hour or so prior to attempting to remove the lodged piece of shower arm.



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