sdjerry
New Member
Ok so I'm attempting to replace my shower arm. I removed the old one which was a 1/2" X 6", I already have the new arm, same exact size.
I can't get the new one all the way into the threads though, so it still leaks a little bit when I test it. I used pipe compound instead of teflon tape on the threads going into the wall. I'm using an 8" pipe wrench to try and tighten it (all I have at the moment), but I get it halfway and that's about it. The wrench is having trouble gripping as well, I tried tape to prevent scratching the arm but I'm sort of messing up there to.
So can anyone help? Do I just need a bigger pipe wrench? And how can I best prevent scratching the arm? Thanks.
I can't get the new one all the way into the threads though, so it still leaks a little bit when I test it. I used pipe compound instead of teflon tape on the threads going into the wall. I'm using an 8" pipe wrench to try and tighten it (all I have at the moment), but I get it halfway and that's about it. The wrench is having trouble gripping as well, I tried tape to prevent scratching the arm but I'm sort of messing up there to.
So can anyone help? Do I just need a bigger pipe wrench? And how can I best prevent scratching the arm? Thanks.