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1. [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Ron Horwitz <ronglue@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:44:45 -0700 (PDT)
Underground irrigation system has a riser that snapped off. The main plumbing in the ground is a 1/2" PVC tee with female threads. A PVC pipe with male threads fit in. The riser broke clean at the to
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00003.html (7,854 bytes)

2. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: "Glenn Owen" <mgowen55@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:10:09 -0400
Same thing happened to me while installing a system a couple of weeks ago. I just tapped an oversized flat screwdriver (tapered blade) into the broken off piece and unscrewed with no problem. If this
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00004.html (8,324 bytes)

3. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:41:53 -0400
Hmm, seems like there should be some "easy out" kinda tool that would expand as turned CCW and grip the ID. But I don't knwo of one right off. I do know they make reamers for cleaning out the ID of P
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00005.html (8,201 bytes)

4. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:46:31 -0700
I can't seem to find the kind I have on the net. It's kind of a cross between a tapered reamer and an "Easy Out", except it has only a very slight LH twist. You have to tap it into place with a hamm
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00006.html (8,098 bytes)

5. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:08:53 -0700
Got to your local home center or hardware store and get a nipple Orbit 1/2 In. & 3/4 In. Plastic Nipple Extractor sku 649119 for $3.97 at Home Depot Lowes has it as part of kit 161869. Push it in the
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00007.html (8,996 bytes)

6. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:23:38 -0400
How about heating up the oversized screwdriver so that it melts the plastic a bit when it is inserted. That should grab the broken piece pretty well. Keep in mind that everything is plastic here, so
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00008.html (8,169 bytes)

7. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:37:27 -0400
Yeah! that's it! I knew I'd seen something like that before. Beer also helps with Nipple Extraction ;) -W _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.t
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00009.html (7,319 bytes)

8. Re: [Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads (score: 1)
Author: Ron Horwitz <ronglue@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 07:01:43 -0700 (PDT)
Yes! Exactly! Worked perfect. Who knew I needed a nipple extractor? Proves once again that you can never run out of tool buying opportunities. Thanks, Ron ____________________________________________
/html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00011.html (7,747 bytes)

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