so Im replacing my bathroom vanity , and the pipe from the wall is stuck , there is a plastic drain pipe coming from wall and attached to the drain the pipe is another plastic pipe that was connected to the drain , it has a threat on it , but cant remove it with my metal wrench , helppp i dont want to break any pipes so any help would be great...
2007-12-16 15:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
someone may have glued it . the only way to fix that is to cut it off and replace it.
I am assuming you are talking about the nut.
2007-12-16 15:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Robert F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cut it out thats the easiest way. Really! it's plastic. Lowes and home depot have all the parts you need for under 10 bucks. Plus the new vanity and sink might not line up with the old drain anyway. Just start at the wall and re-plumb the whole drain.
2007-12-17 01:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by DR. Plumb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some plumbers will apply PVC glue to the threads when they assemble threaded fittings. DUMB! With this in mind you may want to consider using fittings to connect your vanity without disturbing the threaded parts in question.
If all else fails you can go into the wall and work your way out but this will require quite a bit more work.
2007-12-17 08:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the nut plastic or metal? Try using a large pair of channel locks if that doesn't work cut nut with hack saw.
2007-12-17 06:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try rubbing the joint with pvc cleaner & see if that helps.....but it'll heat up soon after you put it on ,so be rady to try.....if that dosen't work......penetrating oil maybe?
2007-12-16 23:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by standing when 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋