DURATECH Internal Pipe Wrench Set, Pipe Nipple Extractor Set, 3-Piece, 3/8",1/2" and 3/4" Pipe Capacities, Organizer Pouch Included

I purchased these to pull some 1/2” nipples out of the wall that were not long enough, no other way of getting them out, I tightened them on good. After purchasing a tool from Home Depot that did not work, I came on here and saw these. And let me tell you they worked amazingly! I was getting a little worried, but these things paid for themselves and then some! I would strongly recommend them if you are in a pinch, and they also were extremely helpful in installing the correct size nipples.

I tried several things, but when I got this is worked perfectly and I had the old piece of pipe out in a minute or less.

after trying everything this is the only thing that worked! had a 1/2 NPT pipe for a pot filler that ended up being too short after quartz backsplash was put on and this worked seamlessly. Great quality and highly recommend.

Used a workaround on the 1/2 inch with brass nipple. Bought this to remove 1/2 inch brass stub outs before plastering. Tried all the sizes in galv water pipe nipples and all worked OK, but the 1/2 inch failed on a brass nipple. tried on different 1/2 inch brass nipples from dif mfgrs and none worked. A brass nipple ID is about 1/16 inch larger than the galvanized nipple. However, by using a shim on the long tooth section of the tool, it worked. This set ALMOST matches the OD of a set I have that is 40 years old, but is about 1/32 smaller for the 1/2 inch tool. Other vendor's sets are actually smaller OD and did NOT work at all. Seems to be an issue with 1/2 inch pipes. If the Duratech1/2 inch tool were about 1/32 inch bigger, it probably would work with no shim. These tools definitely seem to be finicky when it comes to the 1/2 inch size and getting the cam action design correct.

Testing on 3/8 and 1/2in nipples, the tools would not fit any brass or copper pipe, and wouldn't fit a few iron ones as well. Even with chamfering the pipe entrance, the tool would not fit. Sometimes the main part of the tool wouldn't go it, and sometimes the main part would and the cam section would not. If your need is for brass and copper pipes, this tool isn't a good fit. And know that it might not work on some iron pipes either.

Easy to use. I was going to have to reverse thread an inside pipe that broke off in order to get a bolt or something to spin it out. I tried making a key out of copper to fit the broken piece, I tried everything; but these pipe wrenches got the corroded inner pipe right out. New shower valves all the way around. I did not get grip, and keep turning. I got grip, and pulsed my strength a little to wiggle it out in different angles. When I went for it about the 3rd-4th time it turned right out. I heard these wrenches have the possibility of breaking or cracking the outer pipe. Luckily it did not for me.

The piece that extends out to grip dislodges incredibly easily making it a sure thing this is not likely to stay in place to allow for the extraction you need.

One trouble that residing way outside the urban footprint presents is, finding a tool or any item that you happen to need exact repairs. When my chrome shower head snapped off inside the galvanized elbow, which happened to be inside the wall...I was in the weeds. No locals, or the nearest town (Sault St Marie) had easy outs. I was making a run down state to the Metropolitan Detroit area so managed to find a Husky short set. 700 miles later, I then promptly proceeded to drop the thing into the wall... %&$$$!!! I found this set for about half of what I had paid for the Husky brand. It arrived within days. The cam design locked it in place (hand tightened) and extracted the broken pipe in under a minute. Excellent design and ease of use, plus a real value. It even has a storage case (not a blister pack on cardboard). Top value and design! Highly recommend this product. 5 Stars ++++