Pipe Nuts

Question: Is there a tool to open faucet pipe connector nuts located under and behind vanity sink bowl? I am trying to replace existing vanity bowl sink from bathroom and when trying to take the faucets out, there are flexible pipes that connect at the bottom of faucets (to bring in cold and hot water). The nuts that connect those pipes to the bottom of faucets are in very tight space (behind and under the vanity sink bowl) and nut is screwed very tight to open by hand. Any ideas or tools to reach and open this nut so that the faucets can be take out and the sink bowl can be removed?

Answer: Yes, there is a tool which consists of a long handle atop of which is wrench type head which will clamp around the nuts you wish to loosen. This is available in any good local hardware store, or chains like Home Depot or Lowes. Some might even rent the tool so you wouldn't have to purchase it.

Question: where to find pvc covers for metal nuts on old pvc furniture.? old covers have broken and fallen off. furniture in great shape but nuts showing on pipe look bad.

Answer: How about painting them with that stuff that they sell to coat tool handles? I think it's vinyl.

Question: I'm trying to remove my sink's trap, but the I can't unscrew the nuts. I feel like I'm going to break the pipe? Help. What should I do?

Answer: warm it up with a torch ( only if its metal) also not to sound foolish but are you turning it the correct direction ? is it a union where it could be reverse thread ? if its to much then call in a pro ,if it breaks off then he or she will be able to fix it sometimes d.i.y.ers need to call in some help ...and thats ok ~!

Question: What would you use to help you secure the end of a perforated strap supporting a piece of pipe? A. Nylon strap. B. Round stove bolt with nut. C. Pipe hook. D. Blind rivet.

Answer: B

Question: How can I remove the pipe under my kitchen sink to clear a clog, it only has one nut to unscrew? I need some help! I am trying to clear a clog but there is only one nut attached to the u-shaped pipe under the sink so when I unscrew it I still can't take the pipe off?

Answer: Did you loosen the nut around the part that attaches to the drain pipe going into the wall? What about the part that attaches to the sink drain itself? Both of those have to be removed. Then the trap (u-shaped tube) will separate from the sink drain and the other end will slide out of the main drain line.

Question: i broke the large nut on my steam radiator, the one that connects it the pipe coming out of the floor? how do i replace this large nut. i noticed that the flared pipe that it is on is threaded and threads into another nut that looks like it screws into the radiator itself which of these to i remove?

Answer: The nut is part of a unoin. the part that it is on is called a spud. the spud is threaded into a reducing bushing. available space will probly dictate that you replace it with a spud. if there is room it could be replaced with a standard union.There is a special spud wrench to remove and install the spud. the fitting will have to come from a supplier that deals with radiators.

Question: i rounded off 2 nuts that holds on the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold i want to save the pipe,exhaust can go?

Answer: Find a 6 point socket that fits tight,metric or impact or?,or a stud remover that will fit around the nut.Heat the nut with an oxy-accetlyene torch untill it's cherry red and the nuts will spin off easily!

Question: What are exhaust system stud nuts? Trying to put my front exhaust pipe back on and trying to figure out the torque specs in my michelle's manual. It say 32 Ft. Lbs. for the Nuts and 49 Ft. Lbs. for the Stud Nuts, but what are Stud Nuts? On the front exhaust pipe on the front connection there is studs sticking out which you guide through holes on the pipe and tighten down with nuts and on the back connection there is bolts that tighten into welding in place nuts. Thank you.

Answer: Same thing, and there is a range that is acceptable. 32-49 lbs is fine. I always tighten them tighter than that. Pick a number beteen 32 & 49 and go with it. Tighter is better.

Question: What's the best tool to remove lug nuts on a car tire? I am a girl who weights 117lbs, and I drive a Mazda Protege. I know how to change my own flat (I seem to get a lot of them) but I can't seem to get the nuts loose on the tire. The pipe trick doesn't always work if the nuts have been tightened at the mechanics'. There's gotta be some chick tool out there to compensate for my lack of upper body strength.

Answer: Universal Telescoping Gorilla Style nice rubber grip and easy to put your 100 lb weight on to free the lug nut. it gives you up to 200% more torque than the standard lug wrench!

Question: If you are using a wrench to loosen a very stubborn nut, you can make the job easier by using a 'cheater pipe'? If you are using a wrench to loosen a very stubborn nut, you can make the job easier by using a 'cheater pipe'. This is a piece of pipe that slides over the handle of the wrench, as shown in figure Q7.2, making it effectively much longer. Explain why this would help you loosen the nut from a physics standpoint.

Answer: You get more torque from the same effort force applied. Torque = force x distance. Longer distance for same force, more torque. It's a great way to shear off bolts and cause huge repair problems, as well!

Question: How do I get the nut to slide down the copper pipe after removing the radiator valve.? It wont come off as coupler type thing stopping it, but wont slide back down the pipe eather. I need to stop it leaking so want to remove it and refit

Answer: use lots of wd40. let stand for 30min.then work it off.

Question: How to put this pipe back under sink (pics)? Hi, the nut that connected this pipe to the underside of my sink totally rotted off and was leaking, so I took the pipe out and got a new nut. The problem is I don;'t know what kind of pipe grease to put on the threads, and shouldn't there be something to connect the bottom part of the pipe? It is just smooth no threads on the bottom, I would think it would leak? http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q83/seanm27/pipes.jpg

Answer: thanks for an excellent picture. it's worth 1000 words! i suggest starting from the next section below the photo. here's what you will need: all you'll need is: "side tapped flanged tailpiece" 1- flanged tailpiece washer 1- 1-1/2" slip joint nut and washers. replace part for part. some cutting of the pipe may be necessary to fit your application.

Question: How to Remove Rusted Bolt / Nut on a Car Exhaust Pipe System? I am trying to install a new exhaust on a car, but the bolts and nuts are very rusted and fused together. What can I do? Below are some pictures of it. http://x78.xanga.com/1dbf446355c31271123970/b216245291.jpg http://xae.xanga.com/d8ff976302232271123968/b216245289.jpg Thanks You!

Answer: Well you can use penetrating oil like WD40 or 3 in one, or cut off all the nuts and bolts with a hacksaw or a dremmel (i would opt for a dremmel) and replace the nuts and bolts at my local parts store (even the u-bolts) make sure when u replace the joints you use a sealant or the exhaust gases will leak causing a loss of performance and or noise....remember to use eye protection

Question: How do you fit a 1/2" bayonet gas fitting to a standard 1/2" copper supply pipe? The bayonet (elbow) fitting is not a normal 1/2" copper connection inasmuch that, whilst it takes a standard 1/2" compression nut, the standard 1/2" copper pipe will not fit into it's end.

Answer: I believe you are allowed to disconnect proprietory fittings of your own appliances. Are you supposed to pay a corgi engineer to install and uninstall a gas cooker every time you want to clean behind your cooker? It sounds to me like you have the old style bayonet pipe to either a pipe without the correct female fitting (they have changed to a crappy screw fit). Or alternatively the connection has been removed and the supply shud have a blank on the end. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/ These guys sell what you need.

Question: External threads of metal pipe (rusty/oxidized) broke off, and now I am unable to screw in new pipe? I was replacing the p-trap under my bathroom sink, and when I removed the nut attached to the wall pipe, it broke off some of the external threading. Now I am unable to screw in my new p-trap. Is there a way to fix this without a plummer. Also there is not enough room to use a rubber coupler I already tried that.

Answer: well, see the problem is, with the first answer, that you have screw threads for removing and repairing. if you jb weld it, then you cant do anything to it later. its permanent. but you really really need to replace the pipe thats rusted. that way you wont have worse damage later. such as wood, ceramic, vinyl, or concrete or whatever you have. replacing it now will cause less money to be spent later. there is rust for a reason. a leak. and a leak will only find a new outlet later. which will be harder to fix due to the jb weld and no im not a plummer tryin to help another plummer make money. i flip houses for profit.

Question: What is that pipe that is right outside my kitchen window near the sink with a cap on it.? Clogged sink and tried to remove the P Trap but the last person that did the plumbing must of glued the nut on. So I cannot remove it unless I cut it. I went outside my house and there is a pipe right below my kitchen window with a cap on it. It's the wall that is behind the kitchen sink. What is that? Can I unclog from that pipe with a snake? Thanks ahead of time.

Answer: Sounds like an air vent, weird place to put one, but I have seen all kinds. Look at the first image link, it shows the basics of how an air vent works. It is needed, or else the drain will gurgle and drain real slow if at all. Look at the second link, that may be the cap you are talking about. If this seems to be your setup, many times you can snake out through the air vent if the clog is beyond the actual trap under the sink. Otherwise just go and purchase a new trap, the complete system is only a couple dollars and it is a good idea to change them out now-and-then anyway. Old traps will clog easier, new PVC will run smoother.