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Hello! I read Darryl1953's excellent post about a broken off pipe, and have one further complication. My pipe is a 1/2" size, and about 1/2" of it broke off inside the pipe that is in the wall. I tried a 1/2" internal pipe wrench, first spraying with Silicone lubricant, but from the efforts so far, I think the pipe has been ground away a little and the 1/2" internal wrench isn't grabbing any more.
Any idea where I can find an adjustable internal pipe wrench like the one Darryl1953 shows in the picture? So far, I've had no luck on line. Or, maybe I could wrap something rough around the outside of the 1/2" to make it slightly larger, yet still have traction or "grab" in that pipe. I'd like to find one that expands to 5/8 or so. I have a 3/4 and that won't work--too big.
Hello! I read Darryl1953's excellent post about a broken off pipe, and have one further complication. My pipe is a 1/2" size, and about 1/2" of it broke off inside the pipe that is in the wall. I tried a 1/2" internal pipe wrench, first spraying with Silicone lubricant, but from the efforts so far, I think the pipe has been ground away a little and the 1/2" internal wrench isn't grabbing any more.
Any idea where I can find an adjustable internal pipe wrench like the one Darryl1953 shows in the picture? So far, I've had no luck on line. Or, maybe I could wrap something rough around the outside of the 1/2" to make it slightly larger, yet still have traction or "grab" in that pipe. I'd like to find one that expands to 5/8 or so. I have a 3/4 and that won't work--too big.
It's basically only going to grip in one area, so I might suggest a vey small piece of shim stock, say 1/4" x 1/4". You could try brass, available at most hardware stores. If you need a little bit of traction add some grooves with a file. Then all you might need is a bit of an easily removeable glue to hold it it place until friction takes over. You might also be able to bend a piece of shim and cut grooves in it. It's only an idea.
Back in the days before copper or plastic water pipes we piped our homes with threaded galvanized pipes and fittings. We all carried a full set of internal pipe wrenches,( we called them "Easy-Outs) on our trucks. We alse used a set of these,(see image) the screw type growler uses came later.
regards, Tom
Thanks so much for the responses. I finally found and ordered the Walton REPS pipe extractor. That one was hard to find, but Walton finally referred me to McMaster Carr and I ordered it on line.
The pipe and nipple extractors referenced are the ones that I have that are not working now. The 1/2" is no longer grabbing and the 3/4 is too big to get in there. However, K.I.S.S.'s idea sounds like a great workaround as well, so I will also check on the brass shims---it's always great to know what's out there in case another situation arises.
Thanks very much again. Will report back, hopefully with a big. . . . "SCORE!!"
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