Shortening a shower wall elbow fitting

[vertexape]

Hello, I have to be install a shower elbow, I like the look of this one, but I think the maximum thread length I should screw in is around 40mm (as I'm not sure exactly how many turns it will be towards the end to get it aligned and snug)

is it acceptable to cut down an elbow that has a longer thread than I need?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yes just make sure the cut is square and just file the first thread a bit afterwards to make it easier to thread on

 

[vertexape]

Yes just make sure the cut is square and just file the first thread a bit afterwards to make it easier to thread on

Thanks @ShaunCorbs, I appreciate the advice.

 

[Ben-gee]

If you have a nut with correct thread that will run up/down the elbow’s thread.

Wind the nut fully on, then cut the thread to length and wind the nut off again - this helps maintain the pitch on the thread. Then carefully file as needed.

 

[vertexape]

If you have a nut with correct thread that will run up/down the elbow’s thread.

Wind the nut fully on, then cut the thread to length and wind the nut off again - this helps maintain the pitch on the thread. Then carefully file as needed.

That's a great tip, I'll do that @Ben-gee. Thanks