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Customers who have purchased nipple and screw extractors have also been:
to pipe taps - to Reed pipe tools - to ABS fittings - to drill-style drain cleaners
to brass pipe nipples - to hot wet taps for PVC pipe - to stainless pipe nipples - to chrome pipe nipples
to pipe repair kit - to flexible tubing - to pipe threading machine - to pipe brackets

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Nipple and Screw Extractors

Every plumber has a pipe wrench, but a plumber's tool box isn't complete without nipple and screw extractors, as well as many other specialty tools. There are different types of pipe nipple extractors and some work better for thinner pipe walls. Have you ever broken your shower arm and tried to remove it, only to find normal pipe extractors would not work? We have one that will! PlumbingSupply.com has an excellent selection of pipe extractors and other plumbing-related tools to help make every job or task easier for you.

Nipple and Screw Extractors

Spiral design, with a left hand tapered flute, allows quick removal of broken nipples or screws. Helps remove broken nipple pieces without thread damage to the pipe fittings. This tool can also help remove screws when the screw heads are no longer accessible with a screwdriver.

Pipe Size	To Remove Bolts & Screws		Price & Quantity
Pipe Size	Drill Size	Bolt/Screw Size	Price & Quantity
--	7/64"	5/32" to 7/32"	$3.29
-	5/32"	7/32" to 9/32"	$3.97
1/8"	1/4"	9/32" to 3/8"	$4.88
1/4"	19/64"	3/8" to 5/8"	$5.47
3/8"	13/32"	5/8" to 7/8"	$8.98
1/2"	17/32"	7/8" to 1-1/8"	$14.97
3/4"	13/16"	1-1/8" to 1-3/8"	$19.93
1"	1-1/16"	1-3/8" to 2"	$29.97

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Internal Nipple Wrench

THIS IS IT! The Internal Nipple Wrench works exceptionally well for removing broken "thin-wall" chrome shower arms from the elbow inside the wall. This wonderful tool could possibly save you costly wall or tile repair. Perfect for the removal of broken nipple threads from all kinds of fittings. Precision machined and hardened, this wrench is designed to internally grip even the smallest area of the nipple. Excellent choice for chrome piping work, since this can be used to loosen or tighten nipples without damaging the exterior finish. Very easy to use. Make sure the adjustment nut is unscrewed allowing the tightening shoes (also known as; teeth) to be inserted into the nipple. Once the shoes are inside, slowly tighten the adjustment screw until snug enough to unscrew the nipple. Use a crescent wrench on the hex barrel to turn the nipple wrench and remove the nipple.

Description	Price & Quantity
1/2" IPS internal wrench	$18.79
3/4" IPS internal wrench	$19.69
1" IPS internal wrench	$21.47

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Internal Pipe Wrenches

Shown: Internal pipe wrench set

Heat treated and cadmium plated for extra durability, this "cam" style internal pipe wrench can remove or insert nipples. The "cam" swivels when turned inside the nipple until it wedges and locks into place inside the nipple. Once it locks into place then you can use a crescent wrench to turn the internal wrench to tighten or loosen the nipple.

Nipple Size	Price & Quantity
3/8"	$4.99
1/2" - Note - may not work for shower arms. We recommend using 1/2" internal nipple wrench	$5.99
3/4"	$7.29
1"	$8.39
Set (all 4)	$21.95

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PO Plug Wrench

This PO Plug Wrench can help you remove PO plugs (lavatory drains with a separate removable rubber pull out plug), some pop-up assemblies, and tub drains.

Part #	Price & Quantity
4555	$8.55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. "Why are shower nipples made thinner than normal brass or galvanized pipe?"
A. They can be made thin for a number of reasons. The manufacturers have to meet certain pressure requirements, but water pressure is only present when the shower is on and water normally flows through them and out through the shower head, not putting any real constant pressure in the shower arm. Shower head shut-off valves are designed to drip some water through them so the hot and cold water will not mix at the shower valve itself, again relieving any real pressure build-up in the shower arm. So manufacturers can meet minimal pressure requirements and save money by using less material.

Q. "Why won't the 'cam style' internal pipe wrench work for shower arms?"
A. The "cam" style internal pipe wrench works by swiveling the cam as it is turned inside the nipple until it wedges the cam and the non-swiveling part of the wrench against the inside of the nipple, locking it into place. Since shower arms are normally made out of a very thin walled brass pipe, they have a larger inside diameter than normal steel or brass pipe. The swiveling cam will not normally be able to reach the inside wall of the pipe enough to wedge itself and grip the internal pipe wall for proper locking action and removal.

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