Can’t put in shower arm. Old pipe has no thread

Discussion in 'Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice' started by Jeffrey madore, Jul 10, 2021.

  1. Jeffrey madore

    Jeffrey madore New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2021
    Location:
    Michigan
    My wife and I just got a house and we were told it was missing a shower arm. I got one and a new shower head but I can’t get the arm in because the thread is bad and it seems too tight as well. Any advice on how to fix this? I can access the pipes which helps but I’m not sure if I can even get the pipe off. Not fun when you can’t shower!

    F2A393A9-246E-4862-84EA-E48045335190.jpeg
     

    Attached Files:

    Jeffrey madore, Jul 10, 2021
    #1
  2. Terry

    Terry Administrator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Aug 17, 2004
    Occupation:
    Plumber
    Location:
    Bothell, Washington
    You have a standard 1/2" drop ear 90 there for the shower arm.
    Normally you can wrap tape three times around the end and thread it in. I like to have the shower head on while I spin it in because it gives me leverage without using pliers on it. You can also use a screwdriver in the end for leverage.

    [​IMG][​IMG]

    It may be that the old shower arm is broken off inside. If that's the case, you need an easy out to remove it.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Terry, Jul 10, 2021
    #2
  3. Sponsor

    Sponsor Paid Advertisement

     
  4. Jeffrey madore

    Jeffrey madore New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2021
    Location:
    Michigan
    Thank you! I guess I’ll have to replace the piece or get someone in. It’s damaged with no thread. Can’t get it to go in no matter what I try
     

    Attached Files:

    Jeffrey madore, Jul 10, 2021
    #3
Similar Threads: Can’t shower
Forum Title Date
Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Moen shower replacement. Can’t remove handle Nov 13, 2021
Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Moen shower handle, Can’t pull faucet out Dec 29, 2020
Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Can’t couple sch 40 to sch 80 - sand it? Heat it? Oct 6, 2021
Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Can’t get metal plate out of well cover Aug 6, 2020
Plumbing Forum, Professional & DIY Advice Connector for kitchen faucet - can’t release Apr 17, 2020

Share This Page