SPUD WRENCH

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so I just "angle cut" the nut with a hacksaw(on one side), then spread-it apart with a flat screwdriver. Remove the nut after spreading it open, then come-on to the tailpiece(or nipple), left in the rad with your pipewrench.

john_181

Can anyone tell me I can purchase a radiator spud wrench to remove radiator valve nipples?

Thanks in advance

Jim Pompetti

Spud wrench

Try the local plumbing supply or cut them out with a saz-all . but be carefull

Canadasteam

spud wrench

you should be able to get one of those at your local ridgid tool distributor.

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You could

try here.

Dave

heatguy

spud wrench

spud wrench is made for installation of spud not removal you will just break spud wrench find something that fits tight inside( so you dont crush pipe)get your pipe wrench and go for it. that dont work sawsall is the way

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heatguy

Really?
Been a staple in my toolbox 20+ years,,,never broke one yet.

Dave

Norm Harvey

Likwise, Ive never broken one and its the same one my father had used for years and years.

I find if anything you shear off the ears inside the fitting before you break the tool.

Jim_64

spud wrench

A. I have broken them off, but if you grab the outside of the valve spud with a pliers and stick the spud wrench in with a pipe wrench on the square part then turn both at once it should come out. As to where to get one all the plumbing supply houses we deal with carry them. My latest one was purchased at the big store with the orange sign. All the ones I have ever used were/are made of cast iron. Are the ones youguys have not broken C/I or steel?

john_181

I found one !!!!!!

The commercial plumbing supply store here (Pittsburgh) has one. The cost is 12.00

Thanks guys!

John

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larry

My spud wrenches(I have about 6) are steel, step type. On one I had to hacksaw the ½" step off to get it in a particular bb style. I always use a large Crescent wrench on the flats, but like Norm, I`ve ripped out a few ears along the way too.
Tried those "internal" wrenches Ridgid and others have,,may as well just use a good cold chisel and pipewrench!

Dave

EMB

Make your own

I'm with heatguy on this. My solution (other than the sawzall) has been to take a piece of 2" x 1/4" x 10" piece of flat steel and machine/cut so you have all the popular sizes covered. You can always grind a little extra on site to ensure the perfect fit. If conditions allow, you can also use some heat.

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EMB

A lotta screwing around for a $12.00 nipple wrench not broken in 20+ years.
Perhaps you and heatguy need a lesson in proper tool usage?
Valve or elbow unions are always brass,,never a prob for myself.

Dave

EMB

Ouch!! Perhaps we do

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EMB

Sorry man, no offence intended,,,I`ve just never broken one!

Dave

Dave Stroman

I think it is safe to say that it is not the wrench that breaks, it is the tabs in the nipple that break. And from my experience, most of the store bought wrenchs don't fit very well. To install the nipples, I make my own with a deep socket and a grinder. I make one for each size and sometimes for each brand of valve I use. To remove them, cut your losses and split the nut off, crank the nipple out with a pipe wrench.

Dave Stroman, Denver

SpeyFitter

removing spud

Split the nut? How?
(I'm currently in a fight with a very stubborn spud, and I have a limited assortment of tools beyond a spud wrench and pipe wrench.)
Thanks,
Josh