I have a shaving mirror that threads to the shower pipe like a shower
head. The shower head then threads onto the shaving mirror assembly.

this pic makes things clear
http://picasaweb.google.com/techman41973/UntitledAlbum#5325428747566020722

 Recently the whole mirror assembly started leaking water in different
locations. I would like to remove it. The problem is that is stuck.
I tried different wrenches and even some WD40. It wont come off. I
don't want to apply too much force, as I may damage the shower pipe
itself.
Is there anything else I can try?
Thanks

On Apr 16, 4:08 pm, techman41973  wrote:
> I have a shaving mirror that threads to the shower pipe like a shower
> head. The shower head then threads onto the shaving mirror assembly.
>
> this pic makes things clearhttp://picasaweb.google.com/techman41973/UntitledAlbum#53254287475660...
>
>  Recently the whole mirror assembly started leaking water in different
> locations. I would like to remove it. The problem is that is stuck.
> I tried different wrenches and even some WD40. It wont come off. I
> don't want to apply too much force, as I may damage the shower pipe
> itself.
> Is there anything else I can try?
> Thanks

Maybe put a rag around the arm, and grip it with a pair of channellock
pliers? Then you may be able to get a second wrench around the head
threads. If the arm does move, you may want to take it out anyway to
re-seal the threads inside the wall. Or just get a new arm. They're
pretty cheap. Piece of cake.  HTH.  Tom

On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:20:35 -0700 (PDT), tom <t...@msn.com>
wrote:

>On Apr 16, 4:08 pm, techman41973  wrote:
>> I have a shaving mirror that threads to the shower pipe like a shower
>> head. The shower head then threads onto the shaving mirror assembly.
>>
>> this pic makes things clear

Link fixed: (must be google)

http://picasaweb.google.com/techman41973/UntitledAlbum#53254287475660


>>  Recently the whole mirror assembly started leaking water in different
>> locations. I would like to remove it. The problem is that is stuck.
>> I tried different wrenches and even some WD40. It wont come off. I
>> don't want to apply too much force, as I may damage the shower pipe
>> itself.
>> Is there anything else I can try?
>> Thanks
>
>Maybe put a rag around the arm, and grip it with a pair of channellock
>pliers? Then you may be able to get a second wrench around the head
>threads. If the arm does move, you may want to take it out anyway to
>re-seal the threads inside the wall. Or just get a new arm. They're
>pretty cheap. Piece of cake.  HTH.  Tom

I stopped using rags years ago.  For bath fixtures, using channel
locks I prefer a strap of leather. Even a strip of rubber from an
inner-tube. There is also the option for a strap wrench.

On Apr 16, 5:08 pm, Oren  wrote:
> I stopped using rags years ago.  For bath fixtures, using channel
> locks I prefer a strap of leather. Even a strip of rubber from an
> inner-tube. There is also the option for a strap wrench.

Good thinking. Tom

techman41973 wrote:
> I have a shaving mirror that threads to the shower pipe like a shower
> head. The shower head then threads onto the shaving mirror assembly.
>
> this pic makes things clear
> http://picasaweb.google.com/techman41973/UntitledAlbum#5325428747566020722
>
> Recently the whole mirror assembly started leaking water in different
> locations. I would like to remove it. The problem is that is stuck.
> I tried different wrenches and even some WD40. It wont come off. I
> don't want to apply too much force, as I may damage the shower pipe
> itself.
> Is there anything else I can try?
> Thanks

Slather the thing with substances specially made for loosening stuck pipes.

Hint: When replacing a threaded device, snug it up, then back off a 
quarter-turn. This makes it easier to remove in the future. You may be able 
to tighten the device that slack 1/4 turn to break the corroded weld.