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    dianecarlton Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 12, 2015, 12:56 PM
    P trap problems
    Hi. I am trying to change my p trap. I however can not get the wall pipe to come out like they so easily do in the diy videos. The nut is off. I'm using metal. Any suggestions?
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    Jan 12, 2015, 01:27 PM
    Was there a nut to loosen at the connection at the wall? If not, then you may have a ptrap that is soldered to copper... can only be heated off using a torch.

    If you have a soldered trap you could cut the pipe and use a tubular clamp to attach a new ptrap, but it is not an ideal solution.

    Back to you...

    Mark
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    Jan 12, 2015, 01:38 PM
    Yes I got the nut off it looks like the plastic washer fused with everything I tried to saw and scrap off all the plastic but I still cant pull the pipe out its driving me nuts I don't see and sodder marks and I don't own a torch lol
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    Jan 12, 2015, 01:49 PM
    Show us a picture.
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    Jan 12, 2015, 01:58 PM
    I cant at the moment at my other job the tenant wants me back at 10am tomorrow trying to find something that may work if I still cant get it in the morning I will post a pic
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    Jan 12, 2015, 03:46 PM
    looks like the plastic washer fused with everything
    Kind a sounds like someone siliconed things together.
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    Jan 13, 2015, 01:56 AM
    You can always use Fernco fitting or similar rubber coupling to join new and old pipe. It is a life saver. It is an easy fix and works all the time.

    Milo
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    Jan 13, 2015, 07:39 AM
    I may try that. Thanks I am headed to hardware store. Hope I can get it fixed.
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    Jan 13, 2015, 01:35 PM
    Holy crap I did it I feel great! Next I got to buy a cartridge puller see if I can change the washer on the stem. Thanks you!
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    Jan 13, 2015, 02:00 PM
    What do you mean? If you need a cartridge puller you don't have a stem and washer, you need a new cartridge. If you have a stem and washer you don't need a cartridge puller?
    Tell us, show us, what you are doing? What kind of faucet, single or two handle? What brand?
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    Jan 13, 2015, 04:07 PM
    here is what i was able to do and it works no leaks had to file the pipe after cutting cuz it was sharp but other than that think it looks pretty good. and hkstroud Obviously I have no ides lol when I start it tomorrow I will let you know im sure i will make a new post thanks yall
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    Jan 13, 2015, 07:07 PM
    DianeCarlton: Glad you managed to finish the job. Hope those Fernco drain couplings helped. Stock up on them, they are a life-saver !

    Milo
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