I'm trying to take out the old bathtub drain and the cross at the bottom is all broken out..There's nothing to grab onto now..Any suggestions?
2007-09-10 12:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by sharky19532004 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I just ordered a internal wrench made by PASCO..I'll post if it works in a few days..Thanks everyone!
2007-09-12 13:29:58 · update #1
It's a pain isn't it...sigh. I want to agree that cutting can be the answer,,,one at least, but you'll have to be careful about cutting into threads, as well as possible damage to the finish of the tub around the drain port.
I'm not a plumber, though I do a lot of it. I want to believe that a plumber will answer this Q with an explanation like "SURE, It's a tool like and EZEE OUT for screws that won't come out the usual way... or like the tool used to extract broken shower spout pipe, broken off inside the wall, inside the fitting.
To analogize what I mean,,,the tool would be an expandable device, perhaps with gripping teeth/grooves/ etc. and a crank down; threaded rod with a "T" handle on it, to extract such as you describe.
Certainly worth the effort to do a bit more research.
Steven Wolf
2007-09-10 13:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DIY doc is right there is a tool and I do have one but used so much I can't remember who made it and the name is wore off. They make several different types of internal wrench type tools though.
I guess If I was in your shoes i would take my time and try to cut a notch deep enough into the side of the drain and take a screw driver and lightly tap on the drain and try to get it to move. Move opposite sides of cut too so to not bind the threads.
I will keep searching for the right name of this tool I have and where you can get one.
2007-09-10 16:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Ray Y 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a reciprocating saw cut thru the side of the "cross used to be connected to
you will have to cut thru in two places about an inch apart
once you have made these cuts you will be able to grab onto the remaining piece twist slightly inward and it will come right out
and if done carefully you can insert the new drain assembly directly back into the same base
be sure to use plumbers putty to seal properly when reconnecting
2007-09-10 12:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by Imagine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a reputable plumbing supply and they should have a tool to remove the strainer. It is a gripping step tool that expands as you apply more pressure. Be careful about cutting it out because if you cut too far you cut the tub then you have some real heartburn.
2007-09-11 09:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand that a drop in is attainable, yet undecided the place to get them. when I had my tub refinished, I asked to business enterprise to interchange the previous drain. rather, they only bumped off the plug (it took a sprint attempt) and placed a drop in drain cover. it extremely is detachable and basic to maintain sparkling and makes the fixture look form new.
2016-10-04 08:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by hoehl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋