Broken Shower Arm Extractor
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2019
- In this Broken Shower Arm Extractor video, I'll show you a cool tool from Superior Tool that will retrieve that broken thread inside the wall. There are several versions of extractor tools available. on the market, some work and some not so much.
I'll lay out a couple of versions and give you my take on which ones get the job done. If you ever tried to remove a shower arm and it broke off, there's no question you'll need a Broken Shower Extractor tool. This one has a longer reach and makes the process less stressful!
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Bob
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Excellent video! I have a plumbing tool that does the same thing. I’m a Handyman and I do some plumbing. I don’t remember the tool’s name but it works. It has three “dogs” or expansion bits. The way it works, you insert it into the broken threads of the shower arm. Then you turn this screw on one end counter clockwise until it locks into place by expand the three “dogs” or tabs that have little teeth. Once it catches, you continue to turn the hexagonal bolt head counterclockwise and it removes the broken section of the shower arm. Well I learned about two other tools that do the same thing. Thanks! Keep those videos coming!
Thanks Richard, I know there are a few other variations out there and these two do a pretty good job. Thank for watching! Bob.
Where can someone get it
@@AverageReviewsYT That tool appears to be recently discontinued.
@@shieldcracker thanks
Thank you so much for this video. You just saved me hundreds of dollars in plumbing repair. I removed the shower arm to replace it and shower head. The new arm was not screwing in far enough, so it was leaking. I did not realize some of the old arm threads broke off and remained in the seat. After watching your video, I suspected the threads were there. I was able to remove them with a small screwdriver and needle nose pliers. I cleaned the threads with a wire brush. The new arm with Teflon tape on the threads screwed in perfectly. No leaks. Thanks again!
Thank you for checking out the video!
The same exact thing happened in my bathroom. I called the plumber and he had to extract the broken solder connection in the wall using the same type of extractor. But luckily there was no cost involved because the plumber is my son.
Thanks Bob! Worked like a charm. The recommended tool was not available on Amazon, but I found a set of Husky Nipple extractors at Home Depot that had one designed for shower arms. $13.95 for the tool sure beats a plumber trip charge!
Glad it helped!
Dude, you saved my sanity during a bathroom remodeling project. Thank you
Hey Bob, thanks for the video. I found myself struggling with a broken, cheapoid plastic shower arm. I went out and bought all the parts in the video only to find out that the shower arm was made of PLASTIC! and the extractor did not work (pipe diameter was too small). I dug through my toolbox and found a 6" bastard file. Tapped it into the broken pipe with a hammer, and the file threads bit into the plastic, I gave it a turn, and voila, was able to unscrew the pipe.
Reading your comment gave me the idea for the file. You have just saved me smashing tiles thank you very much 😂
I’m a plumber but never asked what this tool does. I would have fixed my shower last night if I knew sooner. Will fix this after work today now though since I have this tool.
I must say this video got me to cancel my appointment with a plumber this time. I was able to do this myself using this tool. You have saved me lots of $$$. Thank you.
Glad I could help...👍
Great video, will get the DIYer out of a problem situation
that can occur when doing a common bathroom plumbing upgrade
Thanks for checking out vthe video, much appreciated!
I purchased the tool that was recommended tool from Superior and used the method described in this video on it WORKED perfectly!!! This video probably saved me 100's of dollars. Thank you very much.
BOB, I LOVE YOU! GOD BLESS YOU ❤️
Bob, great video. Now I can fix the broken shower arm in our bathroom! Thank you!
Another solution for a common problem situation, very practical advice.
Thanks! Took a couple stops to find the tool in Omaha, but got it! Repair done. Saved me a couple hundred bucks!
Excellent!
Thanks for great video. Very professional as always
Thank you Bob! I was so nervous thinking this would be expensive. Only cost me 23$ extractor set plus new shower arm !
Glad I could help!
Saved us big time! Thanks, Bobsplumbing!
Happy to help!
Thanks for your reply.
Great video!! Thanks!!
Thanks for the information 👍
Thank you so much for this video. I got the Superior Tool off Amazon. It worked like a charm. My shower head was back up in fifteen minutes. You saved me a bunch of money on paying a plumber.
Love it... thank you!
Love your Videos!
Thank you! Good video.
Thank you! This was very helpful
Thanks you Michael for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.
Thank You! very much for the Superior Tool advice. i pried off the half, but the half remained stuck as thick as a finger ring. Really hard to remove, got scared and thinking about precision sawing it in half, and might damage the threads. But with this superior tool and i sprayed it with CRC Freeze off (to make sure), it worked. God bless you Bob!
Excellent! Great Job!
You saved my ass, thanks!! Home Depot also sells Husky extractors, and mine did the trick. Best $13 ever spent! Thanks!!
Thank you! I was installing a new shower head and over tighten and it broke off in my hand. Hopefully its not to tight for this to extract it. Great video!
Thanks Bob. Video very helpful. Lowes had the first plumber tool that worked perfectly.
Thank you nice tools
My husband bought a new mobile home twenty years ago. In 2015 he fell in the bathroom and I am not sure what he did but I've been feeling weakness in the floor and not of the faucets work properly. When he passed away I just continued to ignore the problem. Now I have to find a huge leak and fix the floor from years ago and your videos look like I could really get it done even though I'm clueless and the home is s huge mess. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you! Exactly what I needed to see!
You're welcome!
Thx bob I used a sprinkler extractor on my shower head still worked.
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Ingenious tools.
Awesome video!
Thanks for the visit
Thank you
You're welcome
Good man. Good video.
Appreciate it!
This was a very useful and well put-together video, which may have been capable of solving my problem. Unfortunately the tools in the links weren't available, and I purchased a set of pipe nipple removers at a local hardware store as a replacement, which didn't work very well. After repeated attempts of hammering and turning, I determined that the broken pipe remnant was too corroded to move. I did try the hacksaw method, but couldn't judge how deep to cut without damaging the wall pipe.
What eventually worked was to (1) taking the nub of the broken pipe's thread that was still attached to the wall, (2) taking a very small screwdriver and extending the thread until I could grip it with a pair of needle nose pliers, (3) pull and start unwinding the thread. When the thread broke again, I would simply repeat the process until the entire piece was removed.
I hope that this helps anyone that is stuck in a similar situation.
The set I bought doesn't have a size that will work. Either it doesn't fit inside or it's too loose to "grab" anything. I don't see anything to hold onto of the broken pipe and it isn't close to the end so difficult to get ahold of. I may have to call someone unless a different sized extractor will work.
TY!
Only thing I would suggest in addition to this is spray blaster or some other lubricant and let it take effect. When these break off they are pretty corroded.
Yup, especially if your drop ear is galvanized like mine is.. such a bummer..
Well that's like $200 you just saved me... Thank you!
Glad I could help!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos took my time and had no problems other than getting the thread to pop.
Thank you,,,
I did one you talked about I used the outdoor sprinkler broken riser one piece tool. I had to cut it but it worked. These new tools are trick, that first one looks $$$$$$. but anything to get you out of that behind the tile nightmare.
Agreed , if it gets the job done you win. Besides the customer pays for the tool!
Thx!
Was going to use a screw extractor, but couldn't find one large enough.
I would have had to cut it down in any case (as you mentioned) with a 5" metal cut off wheel (or two!).
Now I know what to look for!
Thanks for checking out the video! Much appreciated.
6 pc nipple extractor set is $11 at Lowes and $13 something at Home Depot.
THANK YOU THANK YOU
You're welcome!
Great Video Bob - 3/4 or 19 mm Socket for use with Superior Extractor
They both work! Regards, Bob.
Thank u very much watched video went to lowes bought everything and did the job at home for less than 30.oo
Glad I could help
Thanks for a great video Bob. Used this to repair a broken shower pipe this morning. Once I had the tool, the work only took a few minutes!
Glad it helped
I used an old Railroad Tie Spike, it fit the thin walled shower pipe perfectly...Tapped it in good & solid, then used a crescent wrench, gave it a quick twist & ya, buddy...
what do you do if you can't turn the arm in the correct orientation pointing down? mine ends up pointing up when hand tighten and I feel trying to tighten it with a wrench any more would break it.
“Yeah, its a good thing I checked if your shower arm was leaking inside the wall.” “It was!”
Awesome tip 👌
Liked and subscribed 👍
Thanks for the sub!
@BobsPlumbingVideos
Yes,Sir, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos 👍
Just had this happen to my son qhen trying to take it out. It works great if it is metal but if it is a plastic shower arm half the time it doesnt come out because it is Basically just stripping out the plastic.
I hate that theyre plastic and break so easily when theyre old
Great video and I think I can use the information to fix my shower, unfortunately the Superior tool isn't available till March sometime. Are there any other extractors that are long like that. My pipe is set back through tile so I can't use the short ones Home depot sell.
Excellent video. Trying to remove the balancing spool housing from a moen shower faucet. Guts came out but the sleeve is stuck in the faucet. Was told by moen to use a 5/8" machine tap. Would rather buy the Superior Tool since I've come across the broken show arm problem in the past. You think the Superior tool would work on my problem? Since it's tapered Is the thickest part of the Superior tool over 5/8"? Appreciate the help!
Thank you Bob for reminding me how to extract broken nipples. It has been over 35 years since I had to remove one. ❤
My Pleasure! Thanks for checking out the video!
With a hacksaw blade, cut notches inside the broken pipe, insert 5/8 spade drill bit and rotate the broken piece out. Free.
I had to use a Dremel to notch it and a 1" spade, but this worked like a charm. I didn't have time to wait to purchase these online and even bought the cheap one from HD that just did not fit/work properly. I had already notched and only had a small pry bar that fit this, never thought to use my spade bits. Just brilliant.
You saved my ass....or at least gave me hope. The thing snapped off and I said to myself, I hope I can find an EZOUT that big - and I wonder if it will bottom out or even reach in there? BTW I made sure to order from your Amzn Store.................CZcams comes thru once again Thanks
Thank you Paul for your support! Happy to help, that's the goal of my channel. Bob
You can't seem to get either of the two products in england have looked everywhere.
What it’s a piece of the copper P pipe stuck in the female end of the pipe going to the main sewer line, will an extracter still work?
Brought the Kobalt Pipe Nipple Extractor Set. None of them bite. 😡😡
What size is the shower head arm 1/2 in?
What about a plastic shower arm? It’s broken and nothing will grip
I would try an 18 or 24 teeth per inch hacksaw blade. Wrap a rag around one end so you can hold on to it, with the teeth facing away from you make a cut through the broken plastic piece. Cut just until you get trough and not damage the fitting. Use a thin blade screwdriver or metal or awl and tap the broken piece out using a hammer. Tap it out gently, no need to go gangbuster on it.
should you prep the connection in the wall with liquid wrench/blast off first?
As a rule, I don't. But it won't hurt
nice video but it looks like that Gooseneck Gripper tool company is out of business and I can't find anywhere to buy it.
Possible, the other will do the job just as well.
Great Video, thanks! Superior link is broken. Also can't find on Superior site. None of items is listed on your Amazon store...I needed up ordering similar product on Amazon. Wanted to support you by buying it through your Amazon store. Sorry!
Thanks , I will check that out! Regards, Bob.
Mr Sesa 7 of 10 times the fitting is buried inside the wall and the tool length becomes a limiting factor. What are the lengths of the Gooseneck and the Superior tools.
The Superior tool will get you in about 2 1/2" the Goose-neck Gripper approx. 3 1/4".
Would you recommend this tool if the shower arm was corroding and a small portion of it broke off in the pipe fitting? Im having a difficult time trying to get this broken part out.
That's the main reason I use them, but sometimes I ultimately end up having to cut and pry the broken piece out of the fitting if it's not buried in the wall. In which case I'll have to open the wall and replace the fitting.
Has anyone tried these 2 after failing with the Husky set from Home Depot? Do these work better?
I'll let you know; I just ordered the Husky set from Home Depot for $9.98.
I used the nipple extractor you recommended and i was able to take out a piece of thread out, but on my second attempt to get the rest of the threads the tool is stuck and I am not able to get it out. Any recommendations other than tearing out the wall. Thanks.
If you rotate clockwise, it should disengage.
What about when the previous owner put an adhesive similar to silicone all in the threads that broke off? The threads are literally glued to the copper pipe in the wall. I have tried both of these and they will not grip the broken threads because of the adhesive. Any ideas?
If the fitting in the wall is not set back to far, I’ve used a fine hacksaw blade (32 teeth per inch). Short back and forth strokes and cut through the broken piece with out damaging the female threads of the fitting. Use a fine blade screwdriver and hammer and collapse the piece inward. Use a long needle nose pliers and twist the broken piece out. If you have to, retap the fitting with a proper size pipe tap.
Thank you so much for asking because I am dealing with this now and I bought all the tools possible and nothing. Im so ready to just tear the whole thing apart and hire a real plumber.
Ya same issue, now the broken nipple is so thin I cannot dig out the threads. I have damaged the female threads. Can I tap it to 3/4” and put a reducer back to 1/2”?
I Brought the same 1 took you showed(1/2)
It used to get stuck but wouldn’t get anything out And Now it dances inside and comes out 😭is very frustrating
😣 Sorry to hear!
We saw this after we replaced the PVC in the wall.... trying to screw the showerhead pipe in and no matter how we start it, it ends up pointing straight up or at the side wall.....how can I get it to end up pointing down. We have been messing with this for hours! The piece that connects the PVC in the wall to the pipe for the shower head does not move so turning that is not an option.
Send me some detailed photos. E-mail to (info@robertsessaplumbing.com)
are there larger extractors of up to 2", what are the brand names, ?
Look at Walton Extractors : www.waltontools.com/products/reps-charts.htm
So I turned the arm and snapped the thing in the wall help
Ouch! one of the two tools featured in the video should be able to remove the broken piece.
im trying to install new taps, Im having a hard time getti g anywhere past 3 turns before it is very tight. almost seems the thread pitch is off. Or is this as far as these tgings go on?
Have you tried running the correct size pipe tap thru the fitting? It may open things up !
thank you, yes I will try that. i am also looking into the appliance itself as it is a chromed piece and the threads are chromed as well. 3 turns in is about a 1\4 inch in...I would feel better to even get 4 turns on. There are two of these on this type of faucet . They are both with the same proble m.
what if my new shower arm does not fit? my old one broke off went to lowe’s and bought a new one. it does not fit in the pipe..
Did you remove the broken piece before trying to screw in the new arm? That should be a 1/2" i.p.s. standard thread
What size extractor is this? Thanks
Standard 1/2" shower arm. thanks, Bob.
What if I am seeing soldered copper inside where it broke? 6:22
That may be a situation where the wall unfortunately may have to be opened to make the repair. If the soldered copper has a threaded male adapter going into the elbow, you might have a shot at removing it???
I am puzzled. At 5:50, I think you say "If you wanna get it off, you gotta turn it to the right"...did you mean left?
To remove the broken piece from the fitting you turn to the left. To remove the broken piece from the tool, you turn right to release it.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Ooh, I completely understand now. thx.
Help! I thought I was doing the right thing with a nipple extractor. Tapped it into the broken pipe turned it out with a ratchet and now I can’t remove the extractor from the pipe. It seems as though the remaining pipe on the outside didn’t break away from the pipe and the extractor just spins inside the pipe and won’t come off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Generally I rotate the extractor clockwise to release it from the broken piece one it's removed.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks Bob, I finally was able to get it out.
And then what...? How do I reattach shower head?
Very interesting tools, Bob. Have you ever used them for anything other than a shower arm?
I have not, they are designed to remove light gauge metals, not pipe. Thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Bob.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos They're such useful tools for that exact purpose that it makes sense just to have one on hand. Take care, Bob. Great video as usual.
Neither of the two tools you show worked for me. I had to cut the wall behind the shower.
I feel your pain, they don’t always work for me either! Regards, Bob
@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks for responding Bob. Both tools just mashed the broken off piece inside the elbow. I'm not sure why neither extracted it. The GooseNeck Gripper isn't as sharp as the Superior Tool, but the GooseNeck went in further and my shower arm elbow is rather deep in the wall.
Where did you get these tools?
Links to both products are down below in the description box.
@@BobsPlumbingVideos oh okay I found the little stubby one at lowes and that one worked great!!! Thank you
Mines fell in the hole
Not Good!
This doesn’t work wasted my money
Sorry to hear
what if the extractor breaks in the pipe then what will i do?
You'll have to open up the wall and perform a little surgery!