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    mitch66 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 12, 2008, 01:26 PM
    Seized pipe threads
    I am trying to replace my shower head and the threads are seized from the shower arm to the connection to the shower head. I have used WD40 several times to no avail.
    HELP.
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    Dec 12, 2008, 02:23 PM

    Not sure WD40 is supposed to be particularly good on seized parts. It's more of a cleaner with a bit of lubricant in my experience.

    These are both copper parts?
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    Dec 12, 2008, 02:29 PM
    Chrome plated something, maybe copper. I will try some penetrating oil

    Thanks
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    Dec 13, 2008, 12:54 AM

    Apply more pressure. It will go...
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    Dec 13, 2008, 05:18 AM
    Put a 14" pipe wrench on the shower head and turn it it counterclockwise out. Since the threads are chrome over brass there can be no rust that's locking it in place. Put a little muscle behind it and don't screw it in so tight next time. Good lucki. Tom
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