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    Feb 13, 2008, 07:03 PM
    I will, too... do not forget to check back tomorrow.. some of the others may have more ideas. Good night!
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    Feb 13, 2008, 07:31 PM
    At this point, I would soak everything in WD40. Stuff a soaked small rag in there and let it do some of it's majik.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 07:45 AM
    An extractor was suggested by MASS but I don't believe it has been tried. That is one of the tools a regular home owner might not have as I mentioned early on. I have had drains disintegrate before but this is a first for me for a shower pipe.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 08:48 AM
    My only guess is that it was chrome plated steel rather than chrome plated copper.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 08:54 AM
    With the right water conditions they can both turn into something as strong as a kids construction paper project.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 09:05 AM
    If Marjorie decides to try to pick out the remenants of the coroded pipe, I woudd suggest that she start with a scratch awl. Its sharp point and tapered round shank would probably do less damage to the threads of the ell and be easier than a screwdriver. Never tried this though. What do you think?
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    Feb 14, 2008, 11:15 AM
    HK.. I think it is a Great idea. Hope she sees suggestion.
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    #28

    Feb 14, 2008, 01:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud
    If Marjorie decides to try to pick out the remenants of the coroded pipe, I woudd suggest that she start with a scratch awl. Its sharp point and tapered round shank would probably do less damage to the threads of the ell and be easier than a screwdriver. Never tried this though. What do you think?.
    I use a small sharp chisel. But the tool mentioned by Mass and Bal is called a "Easy-Out" (see image), Before you tear into the tile and replace the drop eared ell rent a 1/2" Easy-Out and give it a try. Good luck, Tom
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    Feb 14, 2008, 03:06 PM
    Speedball:

    That's an inside pipe wrench not an easy out or am I seeing things.
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    #30

    Feb 14, 2008, 04:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid
    Speedball:

    That's an inside pipe wrench not an easy out or am I seeing things.
    Same difference! Sold as a Easy-Out but can be used as a inside wrench. Perhaps you're more used to seeing this one, or perhaps these.(see image) Regards, Tom
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    Feb 14, 2008, 04:58 PM
    Redanmer.. there you go... Some more pics... try the awl if you have one (or go to tool store and pick up an easy out/inside pipe wrench, awl... etc. As we have discussed... there are a few tools to try before opening that wall. Let us know what you decide.
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    Feb 14, 2008, 05:25 PM
    Yep, thought it might confuse the guy at Lowe's that sells "Internal pipe wrenches".

    1/2" Internal Pipe Wrench

    Looks like we both got it slightly wrong.
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