removing a plug from waste pipe

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Nov 7, 2009, 07:46 AM

HG2135

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removing a plug from waste pipe

I need to remove a 2"pipe thread plug from a piece of 4" cast waste pipe in my cellar. The plug has a hex head on it, between 1 1/2" and 1 5/8". My 1 1/2" socket slips off and I can't keep a pipe whench on it! The hex head seems to be tapered! How can I remove this plug without risking breaking the pipe? Thank you.

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Nov 7, 2009, 08:12 AM	#2

speedball1 Senior Plumbing Expert Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 18,981 Pay to call speedball1 for advice ($.95/min)	When I'm faced with this problem I load the threads up with WD-40 and then I take a 14" pipe wrench and pout it on the lug asnd smack it with a hammer. This acts like a impact wrench and will break the plug koose. Good luck, Tom

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