Broken Pipe Thread - Use a nipple extractor!
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- Broken Pipe - Use a Nipple Extractor! - In this video, I'll walk you through the steps to remove a broken piece of pipe using a nipple extractor a.k.a easy out. You'll be surprised at how often an old piece of brass pipe will break or snap when you're trying to remove it. That's why I recorded this video to help you out. Enjoy!
Walton Nipple Extractors - amzn.to/2SLYyVn
When you've finished this tutorial check out this one • Broken Pipe Threads if you're working on larger size pipe.
Happy Plumbing
Bob
works great on new pipe..... how about doing it on some old rusted pipe....
then you heat it up with a torch
I have gas line nearby. I can't heat rusted pipe. What is the alternative? @@niusfro
@@hiteshlunia2555 the alternative is to shut the gas off and heat it anyway, grow a pair lol
@@niusfro😂😂
I have always found your videos to be very informative and detailed. I consider myself to be very handy when it comes to electric, carpentry and plumbing thanks to working with my dad. However, I have learned many useful tips by watching your videos which proves you can always learn something new every day. Thanks for the great content!
Very Appreciated Larry! I try my best, Regards. Bob.
Thanks bud. I was about to cut out some wall to get to the shower pipe 90 and then I watched this video. Saved me allot of hassle
Dude you literally just saved my ass. Thank you so much.
Glad to hear that!
Thanks a ton Bob. You saved me the money it would cost to call a plumber. And saving money is big right now. Good work!
Great Gabriel ! Glad I could be of assistance, HAPPY PLUMBING!
I like your tips! In a previous video you showed how to remove it by cutting into it from the inside then hammering out the piece with a chisel. That kit looks expensive and this other way is cheaper. Also, if the pipe is rusted badly those easy-outs may not work. A jig saw blade can fit inside to cut into that embedded piece. I used your cutting technique on a badly rusted pipe and appreciate having learned it from you.
I watched your video and bought a 9.99 set at Harbor Freight Tools (5 pcs) and got a BRASS breakoff out of my kitchen faucet and saved myself between $200-$300! Plus...I have more confidence to tackle things I assume I am not skilled at. Thanks very much!
John F Dzurak Jr That’s my goal in creating these videos John, thanks very much for checking my video out. Regards, Bob
I'm a plumbing contractor I would love to see you do that on rusted pipe iron pipe I have never once had a nipple extractor actually work . Normally you have to use hack saw or hack saw blade to cut grooves on the inside of the broken pipe to the point you can bend it inward and remove the broken part .
Won't work on rusted galvanized or black pipe! but if you snap a piece of yellow or red brass pipe, it'll get you out of a jam! As a pro, you and I know the only way to do it is to make small cuts with a blade and knock out the pieces as in this video-ruclips.net/video/B6laZs78TvA/видео.html.
I just did it in 2 minutes. Some scummy contractor said i'd need to pay him 300 dollars to rip open my wall and replace half the pipes in my shower.
That sure looks like black iron and or galvanized pipe in the above example. Rather misleading but what do I know?
yes the same question I would going to ask
I 100% agree with you . that thing will never remove the old proken pipe
Just talking to my wife on how much i Love your videos. You REALLY know your shit there is nothing you cant fix keep up the great video's. 💖☺
Very nice of you! Thank you! Bob.
Thanks! You should have seen the look on the kids face at Home Depot when I asked him where the nipple extractor’s were…lol😅 he said…um at the hospital, I guess. I said no, it said you had three in stock…he checked his gadget and said…isle 8 mam….😂
Just what I was looking for thanks. At this place and sprinkler thread broke off the lady was going to hire someone cost a bunch of money told her easy fix she than says want to try a potato I kept it business and straight faced
These videos have be so helpful for me living in a 100 year old house. I've been intrigued with plumbing issues and learning alot from these videos. I actually enjoy doing these repairs and alot of skills I learned working as an apprentice in an engine shop years ago transfer directly over, I just gotta research a bit and realize "Hey, I done this before!" I'm actually gonna apply for a paid plumbing apprenticeship with a local union in January, hopefully being 28 isn't too old for their tastes. Thanks alot for the informative videos!!
Thank you so much, I sometimes wonder if the viewers are getting any value from the videos. At 28 you should have no problem securing an apprenticeship. We have a severe shortage of tradespeople across the country, they should be thankful to have you. Man 28, you're a puppy dog!
Regards,
Bob
Thanks for this video! It was really helpful. I accidentally struck my backflow preventer and broke off the test cock. I used a bolt extractor I already had instead of a nipple extractor and it worked! I then put in a new test cock for $10 and it was fixed.
Oh! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about this. This is my problem atm. Been searching on how to do it, I've seen videos and thank goodness I found yours!
Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for this video. You saved me over $200 in pool maintenance costs. I had a brass fitted Hayward pressure valve snap off on my pool sand filter. I purchased a nipple extractor set for about $10 at Home Depot. After about 15 minutes of work I had removed the old brass fittings. The pressure valve only cost me about $5 at my local pool store. The minimum cost for a pool maintenance visit is about $80. Plus they would have charged me about $150 in parts. Thank you again.
I am so glad I found this before I began the repair job on my freeze-proof outside faucet! I thought I was going to have to dig it up!
This was a huge help! I busted an air fitting and the extractor worked like a champ!
They work like a charm! Glad to help. HAPPY PLUMBING!
Hi Bob! I love that you are willing to share your expertise!!! Thank you! I am looking for a solution for a difficult removal of a hot water heater element. I was remembering that there are extractors for striped screws, and found your nipple extractor video. I do not seem to have enough strength to keep the element wrench on the 1/8" thick bolt. My feet are slipping out from under me, maybe some better shoes would help. I have tried a borrowed socket and long ratchet from an auto parts store only to discover the inside edge was beveled and it was not getting a good bite on the element. I bought one from Amazon, it looked like it was a 90 degree angle, but it too was beveled! The one I bought at Home Depot, did the trick the last time I pulled an element out at another location, so I know it is possible. The screwdriver I am attempting to use is flexing instead of breaking the seal. The HWH looks new with no signs of rust or wear of any kind. I have not completely rounded the corners, an I would prefer not to. If I damage it too much to be able to use a socket, I was hoping there would be a way to drill a hole in it and then use an extractor. I have not used a hammer, I know I need force. I'm thinking of buying 2 more HD element wrenches and gluing them to the elements so they will not slip off and further damage the elements. They would then be disposed of along with the used elements. You seem like you have the most expertise in plumbing on youtube. What do you think I should do? Thank you again for being such a great guy. I really appreciate you being generous with your time and expertice. I feel blessed by being able to learn from you. Candace
Candice, can you send me a couple of pictures? Send them to info@ robertsessaplumbng.com.
THANKS! I have a plastic shower thread that's stuck. It attaches the hand-held shower to the overhead shower... I will only need to use it one time. Do you have any other techniques other than purchasing this tool? Still, it's cheaper than replacing my entire shower set-up! Anyway, I'm so glad this video popped up in my search for solutions!! Thanks so much!!!
Check out this video also! ruclips.net/video/PWrxwMRbo5g/видео.html Thanks for watching, Bob.
I'm going to give this a try. I really don't want to mess up the threads the brass fitting is stuck in. Brass temp sender is stuck in my intake manifold. This seems to be a much safer idea than my chisel it enough to break it out idea.
This solution may really help with what I need done, just ordered the kit, thanks for the helpful tip man! 👍
No problem 👍
Sonia, they're called easy-out's a.k.a. nipple extractors. Readily available from a reliable plumbing supply house. Also available on Amazon.com, just use the search term nipple extractor. Hope that helps, HAPPY PLUMBING!
Thank you thank you. I have been searching for a video like this. Wish me luck as I'm not a handy person and I can't afford a plumber so I will try to do this myself.
Cutesyowl Take your time, go slow and you shouldn't have a problem! Thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for checking out the video! Bob.
Yup, I have those.
thank you your advice helped in my situation it was for automotive purpose was trying to remove heater hose fitting in a intake manifold on a gm truck that broke off the same way
Hope you got some useful information, and thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Bob.
hahah, I'm in the exact same position. 97 gmc Yukon. same part.
Wow! Unbelievable!
Bob you promised a video for large broken nipple, the one I might have problem is 1-1/2" galvanized pipe, well I am still waiting, thanks for all your videos, very informative.
Did you see this? ruclips.net/video/B6laZs78TvA/видео.html
Tq so much for posting this video. I can now repair my own sink tap . May God bless u for sharing this ❤️
Thank You! My Pleasure.
Thank you, this saved me around $300. Well done and informative
You're welcome, thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
Would this work on PVC or plastic like for rv pipes, or would the extractor break them?
Super helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Wow , Thankyou so much for the idea, I had the same problem, improvised it with a metal file and a wrench , did the trick.
Thank you for watching the video my friend! Regards, Bob.
I actually had this problem with a faucet in my shower and used an allen wrench covered with a large rubber band (which worked like a charm), however, I'm curious to know if there's a way to reattach or mend the broken off thread back to the pipe itself (possibly with a soldering gun or plumbers tape?) without buying an entire new set up for my shower. Advice definitely needed!
+Rachel Kass Rachel, once the threads are compromised it's time for a new nipple or piece of pipe. I've been doing this since I'm 18 years old, just turned 65, and have yet to see this be attempted no less successful. Thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
Thanks for the advice! turns out I don't need the entire set up, simply one foot of new pipe!
I'm curious if professional plumbers ever use the trick that all automotive machinists know and use on a daily basis. I don't know how to link a video here but I made one titled "pipe thread plug removal made easy". It makes the job amazingly simple but works on pipe thread only, not straight thread. When I have a plug that has been been butchered previously and have to drill the center of it out, I use an easy out as this video shows but when you use the wax it comes out so much easier.
Fantastic Technique! Thanks for that, I'll add that one to my arsenal of tricks! Best, Bob.
ruclips.net/video/wDoHN7KZzaI/видео.html
pipe thread plug removal made easy
^^your Video's Link^^
Thank you sir! This worked for me. Thank you very much!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching! Bob.
Very useful tip this..
Thanx..
Thx for the video. I've yet to have a honest plumber come to my house and not try to sell me on hundreds of dollars of work when things like an easy out or a properly sized washer would do the trick. Thanks!
BCS You’re welcome!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I ordered the easy outs from amazon and fixed it in 5 min. thanks!
@@cschwing9098 Excellent!
Thanks
I have several sockets with inside broken tap
I will draw them out and reuse sockets
This is very helpful. Thank u for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
This works fine on reasonable new installation, but what about 30 plus year old galvanized half inch nipple that is well corroded in place. I managed to get one nipple out but the other crushed, the pipe was behind a Sheetrock wall over a wash tub, I tried the only easyout I had on hand, no work, finally had to open the wall to get enough pipe to grab pounded my easyout in the damaged pipe an used a pipe wrench to finally extract the broken nipple, the easyout served to prevent more crushing not extracting. I live in the boonies and often have to use Rube Goldberg solutions.
30 plus year 1/2 galvanized has to be cut out and replaced in my experienced. Small diameter galvanized pipe is almost impossible to remove.
I am a Steamfitter with 20 plus years of experience. To get out broken nipples no matter the size is use a round nose chisel, also know as a cape chisel, the end of the chisel is tapered and you place the tip between the nipple and fitting, then strike it with a hammer and the taper will draw the the chisel away from the threads and start caving in the broken or rusted nipple and sson you can turn it out with pliers. These chisels come in various sizes...a good tool for your tool box. also dont forget bees wax...
I have several, sounds like a video to me! Thanks very much!
Thank you Bob. I really appreciate this!
I just used a several hex keys. stuck them into a hole with the broken pipe end, keeped adding more smaller hex keys till it is holding tight, then started slowly turning. it came out !
Wow, that worked and as I already have lots of hex keys laying around it cost me nothing! Many thanks, Alexander.
Thank you so much for this information. I thought something devastating had happened. It is such a relief to know I can easily and inexpensively fix this myself. Thank you a million times! 😀
You're welcome, glad to help. That's what this channel is all about! Regards, Bob
I got worse problem than that.
The old pipe is thoroughly rusted so that a new pipe has nothing to hold on to the elbow pipe embedded within the wall.
I had to chisel and make a crater so i can reach the elbow pipe.
I mixed some epoxy resin and, using my "pinky finger" I applied a little on the insides of the elbow pipe. Just a little so there won't be any blockage to the water flow. I put little epoxy there so there would be something to pull / hold on the rest of the epoxy and the pipe nipple.
Then Inserted a pipe nipple, jamming / thrusting it as close it can get to the elbow pipe. Then, applied a little epoxy around the pipe and around the crater. I then need some support so the pipe won't come out of the crater. I held it there for at least ten minutes without moving my fingers.
Watched it for five minutes, seeing it not moving, I left it for several hours. Once the epoxy hardened, applied more epoxy around the pipe and the crater.
Again when thoroughly hardened... connected it then to the sink's faucet, then turned on the water supply.
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The problem is... the pipes are within the cement wall of the apartment building... and I am in a difficult DIY situation who doesn't want other people going in-out of my apartment.
Since the pipes are within the wall, I have no expertise of removing and replacing the elbow pipe on my own.
It got me two days to figure it out, a day to implement it, and another day of waiting for the epoxy resin to thoroughly harden so I can use it.
Good thing that I had back-up bathrooms that I could use while mine is unusable at the time.
It works perfectly now
I've never seen brass get brittle and break I've only seen black pipe
break on the heating and cooling risers and I have old old 1/2" pipes break on me all the time.. I get the broken piece out. I cut a saw zaw blade thin then make like 2-3 cuts inside the broken piece then chisel them inwards and it will come out with some skill and patience.
+stefan k Way back in the day we had a boat load of yellow brass pipe in and around the N.Y. City area and it would just snap off when trying to remove it. I use that same Sawzall method of removing broken pieces of pipe.
Thank you sir, thats just what i wanted to know.
I have 1" pipes, would I need a set that goes up to 1" vs only 3/4"? Thank you!
You can purchase them individually or in kits. You may have to purchase a kit that goes from 1" to 1 1/2" or 2" (expensive). Depending on how often you might be using them, may be more cost effective to buy the size you need.
How does it work on a heavy rusted old water bend fitting
If small diameter, might not work. For larger diameter pipe you might wantv to try this technique -ruclips.net/video/B6laZs78TvA/видео.htmlsi=wHEGqz_O77LPqaHP
Master Bobs : I have a problem with my pipe and I tried many methods to get the broken thread out : but it looks like it is impossible because it is like the brass thread is welded with the rusted tube so I decided to use tap and die tools.. would you please tell me the size that i sould use to Rethread the inner thread 1/2 water pipe ... also tell me the size of the die tool when rethread the outer thread of 1/2 pipe
Good Morning from Cyprus, Bob!
My husband and I will try this as soon as we buy this equipment later today ...
How am I supposed to ask for it???
What is its name? and which kind of a shop should I go???
Thanks for your support!
Thank you! You're life saver
Thanks, this is very useful
Glad it was helpful!
thanks
You’re welcome and thanks for checking out the video! Regards, Bob
I have a 1-1/4 inch steam pipe that broke off at the fitting in the wall at the ceiling. its barely accessible after removing a section of ceiling. what size extractor should i use if even available?? I have tried chiseling but it does not work . The piece of pipe in the fitting is solid.
If it's a steam line, forget the extractor it's not going to budge. Go to about the 18 minute mark of this video -ruclips.net/video/qJXEKnIaUe4/видео.html.
My opinion is that, great tip.
+Gotchaplumber Gotchahvac Much appreciated!
If the pipe is plastic, the claw of the hammer works too. Just put the claw inside then start rotating.
My copper pipe broke like this on my outside spigot...I cant get it out its so soft an extractor just chews it up.
Thank you so much
Thanks Bob! Great videos!
You're welcome Chris, thanks for watching. Regards, Bob.
thanku
I have a brass nipple that broken inside a brass 4way block.. how should I get that out?? Help
And using these extractors look nice and easy on brand new pipe try that shit in real life on 50+ year old pipe in tight spaces where they break u can exactly bang on old rotten pipes without causing more breaking. Best is to cut it inside the pipe then chisel the pieces inward
+stefan k Agreed, extractors are a bit overrated unless the pipe is in really good shape.
Thanks for posting this! This is exactly what I needed!
Glad I could help, Thanks for watching. HAPPY PLUMBING!
Came here because had same problem I used a steel bolt that could therd into the fitting screwed in in the used some tape
What if 1/4”ID pipe snapped due to rusted on a steam radiators
And what if you don’t have extractors like you. Can you use anything like a flat screwdriver & can I used penetrating oil on it.
It’s also in a tight area. So I need to use stubby tools.?!
Anyone have any thoughts. Thx
1/4" or 1/8" ? This video is for 1/8" threads-ruclips.net/video/y3I1N2NTqqE/видео.html. For 1/4" you'll need a 1/4" tap and the correct drill size.
Thanks for a Tip it is very helpful
thanks , you just save my day.
Hey, glad I could help! Please keep coming back! HAPPY PLUMBING!
thanks forgot about easy outs
Thank you sir. I have 50 year old piping with galvanised steel. While taking out old tap, it broke the nipple threads and when I forced out nipple from coupling, the nipple broke off with all the threads inside. Can nipple extractors help.
What size pipe are we dealing with? My experience with galvanized pipe is that nipple extractors won't work, you'll ultimately have to cut and remove the broken thread.
Will this work with broken PVC pipe?
No, check this video out - ruclips.net/video/-CpgYUpNXaQ/видео.html forward to about 13:00 minutes.
Thanks it was really helpful.
+omar F. Ismael You're welcome Omar, Thanks for watching!
Super helpful. thx
Very helpful , thank you so much!!!
+Prophetic End Times You're welcome and thanks for watching!
thanks for the knowledge
+Mohd Solihin You're welcome Mohd, thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
I want purches this tools.India available.sir tools name
Thank you very much!!
Thank You Damon! Regards, Bob.
I went and bought the nipple extractor as you suggested (9.99 at home depot) and I had the broken piece removed in minutes!
Hi! What size pipe extractor would I need to get to take out the pipe that broke while removing my shower spout?
1/2" amzn.to/3D0zIYB
@@BobsPlumbingVideos thank you!
Thanks man ...you saved my day today
I have a 1 1/4" galvanized pipe that broke off with three threads in the cast iron pipe still. I can see the ring of threads but I can't get them to turn or come out. any idea how to remove them so I can switch to pvc? do they make extractors that large?
See if this helps Arthur, ruclips.net/video/B6laZs78TvA/видео.html. Even if the pipe is not sticking past the fitting, the procedure is the same! Regards, Bob.
Bob thank you for ur reply ur awesome
My Pleasure......Happy Plumbing!
Lol thank you
cool life saver. thank you
You're welcome and thanks for checking out the video.
I have the kind that the same problem but my is all rust so. I don't know how take it out
Just try and chip it out with a flat head screwdriver!
is there a DIY method?
What do you do when you have a piece of galvanized pipe electrolyticly frozen in a brass valve or tee?
+588158 You can check this out if you haven't already done so:ruclips.net/video/B6laZs78TvA/видео.html, If you're working on small diameter pipe it will be a little difficult to do, but making a couple of straight cuts and then prying the piece out is the easiest way to do it. Regards, Bob.
Tried to take out 2 inch galvanized nipple in a brass and copper threaded fitting into a laundry room. BUT ELECTROLISIS USING GALVAENIZED NIPPLE ON THE BRASS COPPER PIPE FITTING WELDED IT STUCK WONT COME OT WIYH NIPPLE EXTRACTOR. ITS 49 YEARS OLD. ANYBADVICE……LOKS LIKE IM GONNA MOVE WASHER DRYER AND COUNTER TOP OPEN UP THE SHEET ROCK AND GUT OUT AND REPLACE THE TWO FITTINGS..
I bought a set of those extractors you used not cheap but tired of buying tools that you can’t pass on…plus one of my three sons will someday need them…thank you….
Which instrument are needed to do this..pls tell it is urgent Pls
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Thanz..... Good help
Thank you, Regards. Bob.
Hi Bob! What size of extractor do I need for broken pipe size 1/2 - 3/4 inch sizes?
+Jose Santiago Jose, here is a great source : www.waltontools.com/products/reps-charts.htm You can buy them online individually or in sets. Best extractors available, IMHO! Regards, Bob.
What if that pipe is 2" and broke of flush at a cast iron sewer stack?
Threaded? or a Caulked joint??
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Hi, thanks for the reply. Threaded. I took care of it. First I wire-brushed the rust and crap, then I sawzawed into the remaining pipe down to the thread of the cast iron. THen I chipped out the sections. Also used heat and penetrating oil. I was a snap. The only thing is I did notch a blades width of the cast iron thread. Unintentional, but I don't think it will be a problem. Put a PVC plug in it for now, and when I rebuild the drain, I will put some caulk, and or sealer. Thanks again. (Oh, plus it was a 1-1/2" branch drain from the bath faucet).
Brass too soft and crumbly. Extractor not working for me. I'm gonna have to drill bit hack it out.
So wordy!
Thanks for posting anyway. It was of help
+droledevoyageur Sorry, but I've got to make sure I cover all the bases for the D.I.Y. community. Thanks, Bob.
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will this work for a shark bite that i put my shower head fitting so i could test after plumbing was done? I forgot to remove it before plumbing. now it is stuck and flush with the tile.. Same idea which you just showed in this video.
The shark bite fittings have that plastic ring around them that have to be pushed inward to release the teeth. Unless you can get the teeth to retract, I don't think this method will work. Nothing says you can't try!
This a shark bite with the 3/4" thread that is in the fitting
Mine doesn't come out I think it's too tight or its rusted over years. What can I do?
What size pipe? What extractor are you using? You can send me a picture. info@robertsessaplumbing.com.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos using a 3 quarter extractor. I will send you the picture soon.
Buy the exact same one ☝️ u see here. Short and stuby is good , long and cheap will screw you over literally punture your pipes.
Don’t buy the long one
what he`s done is the easy way on an easy job, what if it broke coz its corroded and its way in there no piece of it is protruding outside? and this is the first time i`m seeing these so called nipple extractor .
do they make a 1-2inch nipple extractor?
1" & 2" extractor ? With those sizes I would cut it out with a hack saw blade. Check this video out, go to about 15:30 -ruclips.net/video/qJXEKnIaUe4/видео.html
@@BobsPlumbingVideos thank you for your quick reply
All the nipple extractor did for me was grind away some at the broken off piece of pipe. Now its bottomed out to the point where its just spinning but the threads still aren't exposed yet so it didn't eat the broken part off completely. Now what do I do?
What is the diameter of the pipe you're working with? Are you using the correct size extractor? Some extractors will have a tendency to bottom out, when that happens, I'll take a standard or mini hacksaw blade and make a straight cut through the broken piece making sure not to cut into the threads.Then I use either a small flat blade screwdriver, capeing chisel or awl and gently collapse the broken piece.
Its a ¾ yep its the correct size. Its old black pipe. I'm trying a hack saw blade now. Taking forever!
It's a slow tedious process, but can be done. I would use a blade that's 24 teeth per inch and if you have a tool to hold the blade it much more comfortable. Take a look:
amzn.to/1BCm8Tx or amzn.to/1BCmcTr