Basement remodel.

[Mateo Matrona]

Need advice on tools needed to cut pipe and also thread for standard sink shutoff valve. Posting pictures in a moment. Thanks.

 

[Mateo Matrona]

 

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[Mateo Matrona]

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[Terry]

That's a standard 1/2" galavanized pipe. You can thread on a shutoff, or you can rent a threader and cutter. If you cut and thread, you will need cutter oil too.
Or you might take it back to the next fitting and use a male thread from there.

 

[Mateo Matrona]

So after theading the pipe i could use this as a shut off valve? http://www.lowes.com/pd_272821-143-...L=?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=

 

[Cacher_Chick]

.......... fat fingers

 

[Terry]

Not the compresson style. You would want the IP version. (iron pipe)
You could just unthread those ends and thread on a shutoff now.

 

[Mateo Matrona]

I tried everything and those ends wont budge. Any ideas? PB Blaster?? Heat gun??? I have done alot with PVC but not galavanized pipe.

 

[Cacher_Chick]

You have to use pipe wrenches that are big enough to get some leverage. It's a matter of leverage and muscle, along with a little good technique.

 

[Terry]

A little heat from a torch will expand the brass and allow for easier removal.

 

[Mateo Matrona]

Thanks everyone for the advice. One last question tho. I will be turning left on those ends and right on the upper pipe correct? Thanks in advice. I will be doing this tomorrow evening.

 

[Cacher_Chick]

That would depend on which way you are looking at it. Pipe thread turns the same direction as common bolts and nuts.