Eyeballs Stuck!!

[hellstorm2004]

Hello Everyone,

I was trying to replace all of my old eyeball fittings. I was able to replace only one. All the others are pretty much jammed in. Any tips on how to remove them? Looked up youtube and all but could not find much info on this.

 

[Texas Splash]

In this case, it might be best to post a pic so we can see how those eyeballs are affixed to the wall. Some have different outer rings/fittings.

 

[pabeader]

I use a rubber strap wrench to loosen the rings on mine when they get too tight. Maybe that would work for you?

 

[banditig]

Have you tried a pipe strap? Be carefull though, I broke one whole fitting once.
http://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-31340-2-Inch-Capacity-Wrench/dp/B0016ZYJWS

 

[hellstorm2004]

I want to remove the whole fitting. Let me go home post lunch and will post a pic. To be honest, all of them are different. Looks like they were replaced at different times, and the previous owner just replaced it with whatever was at hand.

I will have to get one of the strap thingies!

 

[BattleOfYakima]

This thread covers similar situation and the were a lot of suggestions, but kitchen gripper for jars won! Posting a picture will help get even more specific suggestions.

 

[BattleOfYakima]

Were you successful? If not, we can help more

 

[hellstorm2004]

Eeek... due to work pressure, this one is on hold. Will do it this long weekend!

 

[Divin Dave]

Pipe Strap