Fixing cracked RO DI system

[reefdoc23]

My RO DI had a cracked canister nipple when shipped. BRS shipped me a new piece, but I can't seem to remove the old threaded nipple from the canister cap. Any ideas?

 

[Bryknicks]

Stick a flat head screw driver in the center and tap it with a hammer. IT should grab enough so that you could reverse the threads out. You could also try needle nose pliers while holding them open.

 

[Biglew11]

Go to lowes, home depote, or an auto parts store and get an easy out kit. Basically a revers threaded screw that will unscrew the fitting as you turn the east out.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Hanson-Ex-4-Screw-Extractor-and-1-4-In-Bit-Combo/1003085176

 

[dedragon]

I would let BRS know before you do anything because they might just send you a whole new one in case any worse damage occurs when you try to remove it.

 

[dedragon]

that screw extractor looks very promising

 

[Chrysemys]

Same idea as a easy-out but easier to use for this purpose is a nipple extractor. Designed for plastics and a common tool for irrigation. You will just need to find the correct size. Take the broken off piece to the store with you and get the one which fits in there.

 

[Augus7us]

The unit is brand new and that was broken off in it? If so I'd tell BRS you tried to remove it and you're afraid it will be damaged if you try any further. An easy out is metal and could easily damage the threads. If you do that its toast, unless you want to drill and tap it to another size thread...

 

[Tastee]

I’d also just use an easy out. Given that the nipple already has a centred hole in it there should be little risk damaging the outside thread. You are more likely to cause an issue using a flat bladed screwdriver than you are with an easy out. It should come out very easily.

 

[Gordonm]

Of course it comes out easy. Been there , done it. No special trips to the hardware store. Geezzzzz

 

[reefdoc23]

Used a small knife and it came out pretty easy. Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Old trick I learned at work - Placed a rubberband into hole and a large screwdriver or pliers and turn. The rubberband will provide a super grip and help it thread out