thought it was copper ... intended to use shark bite fitting ... doesn't fit ...didn't know 1/2" brass pipe is not the same size as 1/2" copper. 1/2" sweat valve doesn't work either ... So now what? [not intending to buy or rent threader ... other options/ideas or straight up instructions?] Thanks.
Oops ... mistakenly cut off brass toilet supply line compression fitting ...
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You’ll need to unscrew the nipple you cut off and screw in another one. Then purchase a fip threaded stop.
Without seeing pics…..that’s what I say
Without seeing pics…..that’s what I say
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Yeah, just unscrew that one and get another one the same length plus what you cut off. Use some pipe dope on the threads and install
Get a thread on stop while you’re at the store.
Get a thread on stop while you’re at the store.
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Arctic trouble
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The other end of that is threaded as well get a pipe wrench on whats left of that nipple and twist counterclockwise it should come out without too much trouble. Then follow the advice as given above.
If it were me, I'd be caught trying to braze or weld the two pieces back together but that's just me! 
But for safety, unscrew the other end before you braze it, or you may start a fire!If it were me, I'd be caught trying to braze or weld the two pieces back together but that's just me!
Odd you mention that as the last plumber I had in here replacing the multi-turn stop feeding the entire house with a quarter-turn, set a 2x4 alight with his MAPP gas torch.
I’m glad you not my plumber.If it were me, I'd be caught trying to braze or weld the two pieces back together but that's just me!
Me too! I could never meet your standards but I did save a flush valve flapper from the dust bin with three stainless steel washers! 
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I don’t do most things much different because of cost. Can’t afford to.
Yes I've got too much time on my hands and not enough money being on a fixed income and all. Oh well........ enjoy your week!
I worked with a guy that dropped his propane hand held torch down a wall he was soldering in. We had to knock
out the drywall at the bottom of the wall in a hurry to get to the torch. Luckly no fire but the drywall had to be
replaced.
out the drywall at the bottom of the wall in a hurry to get to the torch. Luckly no fire but the drywall had to be
replaced.
Tom, I bet those were some harrowing moments breaking into that dry wall!
Yes, I could just picture that whole wall caughting on fire. Must not of been enough air down there
to keep it going.
to keep it going.
