As illustrated in the picture, how can I screw out the remaining part that stuck inside a steel pipe? Any sifu comments will be much appreciated. Thanks!

This post has been edited by bsb85my: Nov 25 2013, 11:53 PM

Call plumber

Thanks for the suggestion. If possible I would like to DIY

Twist it with width-adjustable spanner but do it at your own risk.

use chisel.be gentle with the thread

Do you mean I'll need to scratch the metal out? Both of metals, not PVC

This post has been edited by bsb85my: Nov 25 2013, 02:46 PM

broke inside? probably need remove the tiles to change the whole pipe.

maybe broke due to rust, which also could have permanently stuck in there.

U can try this.

wrap a wood/metal with those plumber tape (white colour ones) and screw into the pipe. then slowly unscrew it.
U might want to add silicone glue to the tape so it might stick to the metal.

p/s: I will not be held responsible if the thing gets stucked.

Well, if that's the case, it would be troublesome.
I tried to scratch using screw driver and what it came out is some metal in sand-form. Probably it's due to long-term water contact.

Thanks for the advice

well you can try wacky ideas.
You can also try using convertor smaller to big. Buy plastic will do



This post has been edited by shinkawa: Nov 25 2013, 02:59 PM

Er...can it fit inside the whole? because the small steel pipe is inside the big one.

yes. there is smaller size than the small pipe steel. measure and go ask shop. they usually got solution

That might work too, even better than my suggestion.

You need to measure the inner ring and get the converter for that size.

Last but not least is to potong the pipe and get a joint (or T-joint) as connector. Atleast u can have 2 faucet instead of 1

try to grab the remaining if u can with a nose plier.

last resort, weld something to it.

I kena before. I used a metal saw blade to saw the inner side of the broken pipe. Saw at 3 different locations. After that use a flat head screw driver to korek it so that it breaks into pieces. If cannot break, saw deeper. Note: do not saw until you spoil the thread of the good pipe.

But even you saw, you will still saw through the thread. Because you'll need to cut the broke pipe until the end. End up the thread will be have 3 lines there. Correct me if i'm wrong.

You don't saw until the thread of the broken pipe. Saw until you can break it into pieces with a flat head screwdriver.
Saw and korek, saw and korek until it breaks.

To extract remaining jammed thread, use below tool.
To order correct size, measure the inner diameter of jammed pipe thread.

Happy DIY!


Image credit: ehardware2u

These extractors are mainly used to remove broken screws. I don't think you can use them on a hollow pipe. Especially the hollow pipe has a big hole.

Do you know that the extractor come with various size?

I've managed to fix the broken pipe by using this method with some nail + hammering. I feel so awesome once I've installed a new water tab. Anyway, I really appreaciate for all of you guys lending me a helping hand with useful suggestions. Thank you very much!!

Glad that you managed to get the broken piece out and installed a new tap.

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