I have a broken drain plug on my pool filter canister. It sheared off, so that I cannot use the bottom of it to unscrew the rest of the plug. It is hollow and smooth on the inside, threaded on the outside. Is there some kind of tool that can be used to unscrew the remainder of the broken piece? For example, when you break a light bulb, you can use a needle-nose pliers, spread open, to unscrew the metal base of the bulb -- I need something like that, but something that's really designed for that use, that can apply more pressure, to unscrew it from the inside.
Any ideas? I'd love to go to Home Depot and ask for a "widget" of some sort, to save me the repair bill.
2006-09-12 05:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by AZKludgeQueen 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
what you need is called an easy out..go to your local hardware OR auto parts store to get it. you need to get the size to fit inside your plug..you turn it to the left and it will come out...also lubricate the plug threads with 3 in 1 oil to make it easier...good luck
2006-09-12 05:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by navigator j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is PVC pipe, you might want to try this: Get a length of PVC that will fit INSIDE the remaining plug, cement it in place, let dry, then use the extention you have just made to grab ahold of and twist out the sheared off portion.
2006-09-12 05:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
There are bits to grab the inside of the broken off pipe.
Some are square and dig into the wall of the pipe.
2006-09-12 05:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drill 2 holes in it, put in a set of heavy needle nose pliers, and turn.
2006-09-12 05:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by In The Woods 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to drill out the core and remove it.
2006-09-12 05:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋