[Shop-talk] removing broken PVC threads

[Brian Kemp]

  Got to your local home center or hardware store and get a nipple 
extractor.

Orbit 1/2 In. & 3/4 In. Plastic Nipple Extractor sku 649119 for $3.97 at 
Home Depot

Lowes has it as part of kit 161869.

Push it in the broken riser and unscrew.  On the really tough ones, push 
down hard, and wiggle it around to get a good bite so it doesn't slip.

Brian


On 9/4/2010 8:44 AM, Ron Horwitz wrote:
> Underground irrigation system has a riser that snapped off.  The main plumbing in the ground is a 1/2" PVC tee with female threads.  A PVC pipe with male threads fit in.  The riser broke clean at the top of the tee fitting.  What is the best way to get the riser threads out of the tee?  Nothing above to grip into.  I guess I could drill it out but am afraid of hurting the tee threads.  Is there some trick I don't know?
>
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