Thank you so much!! I had seen this tool in a drawer and didn't know what it was for! The link to the video you shared on how to add flexibility saved makes so much sense! We have a sprinkler head right next to our [careless] neighbor's driveway, and we constantly have to replace/ repair it. I was able to cut the pvc, add a T, elbows, and some funny pipe, and move it a little further away from the danger zone. Hopefully it works! 🤞
EXACTLY like me! I was racking my brain on how to get that broken piece out. But now I saw this video and realized that I have one of those tools in my box of plumbing stuff. What a great tool. One of those amazing but simple inventions.
I am trying to remove a threaded 3/4 pvc connector inside a metal irrigation pipe. I don't want to hurt the threads on the metal irrigation pipe. I should hammer it in? So far the tool is just scraping off the pvc material. Mine is not the orbit tool. I'll have to locate that brand and try again.
I've had better luck using some hand-held pruning shears. The sharp edge of the shears digs/cuts into the plastic really well so it doesn't slip. I'm thinking of designing a new tool based on this idea and get it patented. These orbit extractors are klap.
I couldnt get it out with the tool. I want to cap this spot because landscapers keep hitting and the head isnt necessary bc other heads can cover. Can i just cap it with pvc slip end cap and pvc glue?
Sometimes it might take some gentle hammering to get the teeth of the tool to embed into the broken plastic part. Not sure your set up just depends on design of the system and where the pipes lead. Might be feeding other heads.
I have the same tool . I have found that the tool is too long and will bottom out at the bottom of the T so you cant get a good grip on the broken riser.
Two things to solve this. Tap the extractor tool with a hammer so the teeth of the tool bite further into the broken-off threads. But if your extractor tool’s teeth are not sharp, and are a bit rounded, then you may need to sharpen those extractor tool teeth with a metal file a little bit first.
Brother, I thought i'd never find a "how to" to fix this exact issue! Incredible. TY!!!
Thank you sir. You are the only one that has a video on this exact issue. Much appreciated, off to the hardware store for another tool
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Thanks man. Just fixed mine with these instructions 👍
Fixed the issue thx to this video. This has been pain in my home for the last one year..Thank you!!
Thank you so much!!
I had seen this tool in a drawer and didn't know what it was for!
The link to the video you shared on how to add flexibility saved makes so much sense!
We have a sprinkler head right next to our [careless] neighbor's driveway, and we constantly have to replace/ repair it. I was able to cut the pvc, add a T, elbows, and some funny pipe, and move it a little further away from the danger zone. Hopefully it works! 🤞
EXACTLY like me! I was racking my brain on how to get that broken piece out. But now I saw this video and realized that I have one of those tools in my box of plumbing stuff. What a great tool. One of those amazing but simple inventions.
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
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Great insight!
I am trying to remove a threaded 3/4 pvc connector inside a metal irrigation pipe. I don't want to hurt the threads on the metal irrigation pipe. I should hammer it in? So far the tool is just scraping off the pvc material. Mine is not the orbit tool. I'll have to locate that brand and try again.
Has to really dig into the pvc to get a good enough grip to unthread but maybe tighter than usual being metal on other side of connection
My tool is just spinning and not catching on the plastic. Any tips?
More downward force and / or create notches in the stuck plastic so when you turn the tool it catches better.
Mine is stuck stuck
@@kyleanderson3331squirt some PB blaster on the threads. Let sit a little bit
My extractor tool is bottoming out to the bottom of the T. The extractor tool is too long.
I've had better luck using some hand-held pruning shears. The sharp edge of the shears digs/cuts into the plastic really well so it doesn't slip. I'm thinking of designing a new tool based on this idea and get it patented. These orbit extractors are klap.
I couldnt get it out with the tool. I want to cap this spot because landscapers keep hitting and the head isnt necessary bc other heads can cover. Can i just cap it with pvc slip end cap and pvc glue?
Sometimes it might take some gentle hammering to get the teeth of the tool to embed into the broken plastic part. Not sure your set up just depends on design of the system and where the pipes lead. Might be feeding other heads.
@thesprinklerchannel thanks! The line does feed other heads. I was going to cap the riser part. Not sure if that would work.
recently had to do an extraction. This tool didn't actually work. Took a Kershaw folder knife jammed it in and bingo. One twist and out it came.
I have the same tool . I have found that the tool is too long and will bottom out at the bottom of the T so you cant get a good grip on the broken riser.
If correct size it should not bottom out. Ensure correct size 3/4” vs 1” etc
@@thesprinklerchannel mine is 3/4. I ended up using a serrated steak knife to get a grip to twist out.
Didn’t really work, just spun around tearing chunks out of the riser until it was so mutilated I had to hammer it out with a screw driver
Sorry to hear. When that has been the case I have to hammer it into the pvc or riser before I start turning.
Two things to solve this. Tap the extractor tool with a hammer so the teeth of the tool bite further into the broken-off threads. But if your extractor tool’s teeth are not sharp, and are a bit rounded, then you may need to sharpen those extractor tool teeth with a metal file a little bit first.
You tell us “Do it the RIGHT way so it doesn’t happen again.” Well, then you should tell us what IS the right way within this same video.