how to screw in short pipe nipple

[Dmitri]

I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

Thanks.

 

[Red Neckerson]

I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

The best nipple extractor is lowering the room thermostat....

;-]

 

[willshak]

I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

Thanks.

I am not a plumber, so I don't know if such a tool exists. My only
suggestion would be to wrap a piece of rubber around the threads (like a
piece of inner tube) and use the pipe wrench (carefully) on the threads.

 

[somedude]

I am not a plumber, so I don't know if such a tool exists. My only
suggestion would be to wrap a piece of rubber around the threads (like a
piece of inner tube) and use the pipe wrench (carefully) on the threads.

Rubber would probably puncture, but leather has been used that way.
Internal pipe wrench is a better idea.

Never tell your wife you got a nipple extractor, unless you want a
divorce.

 

[Mikepier]

I know there is a tool ( forgot the name) that is used specifically to
remove and install chrome shower goosenecks. It is similiar to an oil
filter wrench only it has cloth to grasp around the pipe so it does not
scratch. You could probably use it in your application so as to not
damage the threads.

 

[Dmitri]

Internal pipe wrench seems like a good idea, also for future use as an
extractor.

Thanks.

 

[zxcvbob]

I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

Thanks.

Internal nipple wrenches work for both extracting and tightening short
pipes.

Bob

 

[Dmitri]

I went ahead and bought one of those cam type internal pipe wrenches as I
might do other similar projects. Works great.

Dmitri

 

[Stormin Mormon]

At a moment like this, I'd suggest to screw the nipple into the shower head.
Teflon tape it. And teflon tape the other end. Use the showerhead to hold
the nipple, crank the showerhead. Say a prayer, and hope for the best.

--

Christopher A. Young
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I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

Thanks.

 

[bumtracks]

<< Are there reverse application tools? >>

I have a cam type internal whatchamacallit that works in either direction. For
a one time project, though, you could use a couple of conduit nuts (the jam nut
priciple) with appropriate wremches. HTH

yep - an electrical locknut & a galv coupling locked on makes a pretty good
close nipple installer when u don't want to bugger the threads

 

[Tekkie]

Red Neckerson posted for all of us....

I need to attach a 2.5 inch straight pipe nipple for a showerhead mount
instead of the gooseneck type and wonder what tools are used for that as
there is no bare pipe left to grab with a pipe wrench and I do not want to
use it on the outside threaded part. I know there are nipple extractors
that grab the inside of the pipe. Are there reverse application tools?

The best nipple extractor is lowering the room thermostat....

;-]

Well, going into AC is one method but my favorite is when they look at at me
and it happens...