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    Jul 7, 2007, 05:09 PM
    Broken threads in pipe need removing
    When I disassembled the p-trap in the bathroom basin drain, the waste pipe broke, leaving threads in the pop-up pipe. I need to remove the threads to screw in a new waste pipe. I tried to use an awl to pry them out, but no luck. How can I do this? Thanks in advance!
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    Jul 8, 2007, 07:34 AM
    Is it plastic in metal, if so, just like broken PVC connector in electrical box, I use heat gun,
    When soft, pull out, no damage to threads.
    What are the 2 materials?
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    Jul 8, 2007, 12:59 PM
    The connection is metal to metal. Odd, because it would ordinarily be a slip joint there, not a threadded conction.
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    Jul 8, 2007, 01:01 PM
    Regards previous post, it should say "threaded connection", not the garbled words. Sheesh!
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    Jul 8, 2007, 04:08 PM
    Maybe cut with hack saw blade. PB Blaster is a good penetrant, heat.
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    Jul 8, 2007, 04:12 PM
    "The connection is metal to metal. Odd, because it would ordinarily be a slip joint there, not a threadded conction."
    Not so odd if what you have is the chrome over brass threaded tail piece that threads into the pop up piece.
    When that happens to me I take a small sharp chisel and get under the threads and peel them out. Good luck, Tom
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    Jul 9, 2007, 08:51 AM
    Thanks for the advice, speedball1 and stratmando! I'm new to this website and am pleased and impressed that folks take the time to help out others with their problems. Makes me smile...
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