Re: Removing Rusted Pipes/connections

Posted by e-plumber on December 24, 2003 at 07:22:27:
In response to Re: Removing Rusted Pipes/connections
: We are replacing the pipes below our bathroom sink as they've rusted. The connection between the last pipe and the pipe in the wall has rusted so badly we cannot separate them. Any ideas of how we might do this? : Thank you. Reply: If the lavatory drain piping is exposed as on a pedestal or wall hung basin, you're going to want to replace the complete trap and arm entering the wall. If you have galvanized piping, an 18" wrench should unscrew the rusted piece from the wall. Use a new utility trap or the appropriate trap for your situation. Good Luck & Happy Holidays. e-plumber

Posted by e-plumber on December 24, 2003 at 07:22:27:

In response to Re: Removing Rusted Pipes/connections

: We are replacing the pipes below our bathroom sink as they've rusted. The connection between the last pipe and the pipe in the wall has rusted so badly we cannot separate them. Any ideas of how we might do this?

: Thank you.

Reply:
If the lavatory drain piping is exposed as on a pedestal or wall hung basin, you're going to want to replace the complete trap and arm entering the wall. If you have galvanized piping, an 18" wrench should unscrew the rusted piece from the wall. Use a new utility trap or the appropriate trap for your situation.
Good Luck & Happy Holidays. e-plumber

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