Removing and connecting galvanized pipe to copper pipe

Removing old galvanized pipe.

[@HiiiGHLIFE1]

We just remodeled our bathroom and the plumber that came did exactly what you're saying not to do... I have pictures, he directly attatched the new copper to galvanized pipes.. What should I do?

[@bosco3892]

If you wanted to add a shutoff valve, could you thread a brass valve directly onto the galvanized pipe?

[@arrowheadtileandstone8973]

Absolutely

[@diehardfan173]

With the proper fitting, of course you can!

[@JirafaBo]

Great explanation. Camera work of a 2 year old. 😂

[@arrowheadtileandstone8973]

@@JirafaBo definitely no arguments with that 😂

[@jacksson9391]

Is the only solution for coupling to galvanized at a threaded point? If crap is too frozen to back off the thread do you just cut & rethread the pipe or is there a sharkbite type fitting for coupling galvanized to copper?

[@arrowheadtileandstone8973]

Have you tried to heating the thread up until it’s red hot and unscrew while hot? That will usually work, if not yes you’ll need to re-thread.

[@arrowheadtileandstone8973]

If you come up with another solution definitely let me know, always willing to learn.

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

@@arrowheadtileandstone8973there is a galvanized “dresser coupling” that compresses onto a straight galvanized pipe with rubber gaskets. Then you can use a short galvanized nipple on the other side and thread brass, then copper onto that.

[@Eastbaypisces]

Do they have tee connections with brass?

[@arrowheadtileandstone8973]

Yes