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Best way to fix a loose fitting stem?
Similar to a previous poster who dips the tip of the shank in water, I use a Q-tip and enough cotton to fill the end, then put an eye dropper of water in. I've also put them on the top edge of the shower (in the steam, not the water) for slightly loose stems.- concreterocks
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Alcohol and Acrylic Stems
Images for post above... Now that I figured out how to add images. :puffy:- concreterocks
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Alcohol and Acrylic Stems
I recently picked up two estate pipes with clear stems which I don't think had ever been cleaned. After spending hours with 91% isopropyl alcohol and pipe cleaners, I decided it was time to get serious. I soaked a bristled pipe cleaner in alcohol and stuck it in my cordless drill. That did a...- concreterocks
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance