How to remove and replace a bath drain

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funbro1

6 жыл бұрын

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@nickcariglia1988 Жыл бұрын

I tried your method trying to remove the drain with needle nose and vice grips, but the cross head inside the drain just snapped off. Maybe too much force on my end. What can I do now to remove the drain?

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had to do this several times…not an easy proposition. What I did was ground a slot in the top of the drain and then I had something I could use a hammer and chisel on to loosen it. Hardest part doing it this was is trying to keep from damaging the tub. Can’t grind too deep and have to be careful using the hammer and chisel. I’m sure there are other ways but this has worked several times for me. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

@terrapreta1 Жыл бұрын

Exact same thing happened to mine.

@terrapreta1 Жыл бұрын

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@farhadr725 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect amount of information without blabing, and wasting time to make longer video. And he actually knows what he's doing. Great video.

@vinniedevito6870 4 жыл бұрын

Well said. Exactly my observation.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@brucewilliamsstudio4932 3 жыл бұрын

I looked at a couple of these videos and this is absolutely the best one! Great job Bob.

@joaquinmeza1690 3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother. I hate that crap.

@jamesng9831 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most straight forward demo without wasting viewers' time. Thanks.

@Mersipher 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed video. You're the only person from 4 videos I watched that showed the rubber washer replacement and the plumbers putty. It's the details that count. Thank you for covering those 101's.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Mersipher 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 - Only one thing next time. Remind people to take out the old one and measure it's internal diameter width and thread type. I just tried to do it from your video to memory. Went to home Depot right after work. Grabbed the basic old school type. Went home took old one out, puttied it, grabbed new to screw in after prep. Nope!!! My dumbass didn't measure. Fucked my whole night up now since my wife is pissed she can't bath. I say that because me second dumb thing was to throws that old shitty rubber gasket away. Do'h!!! Still think your video was great. Cheers

@x31omega 3 жыл бұрын

Yep thats where i went wrong.

@jasonnorton2468 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, my kids bathroom drain broke and after your video, a quick trip to the hardware store ($10) and about 10 minutes I had it fixed! Very much appreciate the video!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was a help, Thanks for watching.

@ahitchcox 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I love it when you get right to the point without wasting time. My drain was really stuck, probably from plumber's putty. I was afraid of breaking my needle-nose pliers, so I'm glad this shows what the tool looks like.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@truenorthernfreedom3104 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just found a puddle in the basement under the tub drain and saw it was leaking where the pipe goes into the tub, I've never tackled a tub drain before, I've done plenty of sink drains and when I didn't see a threaded connection under the tub and I was unsure of how it connects. Now I am wiser from your teachings. I greatly appreciate how clear and calm your explanation was and I look forward to perusing more of your content..

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@KevinPeffley 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! If I’d known how easy it was going to be, I’d have done this job years ago. Thank you so much!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jayclark3592 5 жыл бұрын

The drain started to leak into my downstairs ceiling and I found the rubber gasket was too thin and would spin around. I followed your instructions and used a thicker gasket. The repair worked great! No more leak!! Before your video, my wife was on me to call a plumber. Thanks for your expertise and saving me the cost of plumber.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@michaelriggs4941 3 жыл бұрын

A no-nonsense video that shows the exact steps. You also showed how my messed-up drain was assembled wrong. The rubber washer was in the wrong spot (between the drain assembly and tub not between the tub and drain pipe) and was causing a gap. Great video!

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@askee79 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob. I never comment on vids but this one just saved my bacon. Daughter(16) was cleaning litter boxes and decided to "rinse them out". This was in her bathroom. I was able to get the drain off and cleaned out thanks to your help. I have never taken one of these off before and had no idea but don't want to call a plumber yet. Cheers to you.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Thanks for watching.

@dandravh3326 2 жыл бұрын

This simple to follow tutorial resolved my slow drain issue in less than 10 minutes. Thanks a bunch 🙏🏾

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@mattpete9996 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I discovered the seal was not installed correctly 15 years ago. I’m not handy and this video made my day.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

@ericbatchelder5105 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Like others have mentioned, this was a perfectly balanced presentation of instruction and visual aid.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@roamiblu1833 6 жыл бұрын

Quick and easy. In fact, you showed me what I needed to do in the first 15 seconds! Thank you! Just subscribed! Looking forward to seeing more DIY videos from you.

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Thanks for watching

@tmfeldman3990 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, excellent instructional video. Like someone else already said "this is the only video that got it right" thanks again.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@c.c.harvey6832 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video it helped me out a lot as I live a hour out of town where there is not much hardware stores to go to but you showed me how I could do it by myself with a needle nose pliers and after one full turn and a half it was snug- tight thinking I would have to tear apart the whole wall when it was just a simple fix and thanks to you I don't have to worry about it leaking and how much water damage it could do overtime I'm glad you made this video to help us out. Thank you keep up the good work.😉👍

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@xTheRedShirtX 2 жыл бұрын

He made it seem so easy and didn't have to tell me a life long story about how a drain was made. Nice work.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Arlimisttv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my dude. So many videos that are much longer accomplishing the same that you just said, but you did it much clearer in much less time.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@trschin 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve seen on this subject. Short, precise and to the point! Thank you

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@normakeiller4323 3 жыл бұрын

Camera shot was close up, steady and clear. Bob got right to the point no preamble about why you need to change the drain blah blah blah! I think he’ll be my “go to guy”!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@simonelaguerre4484 3 жыл бұрын

This was the best video because it's the right amount of info that was straight to the point and concise. And I did this replacement all by myself so thanks!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Thanks for watching.

@heatherwerner4530 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the perfect amount of info. The part about the rubber gasket was exactly what I needed. Thank you for giving me the confidence to do it myself!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching.

@ryanjohnstun1416 5 жыл бұрын

Great video it helped a ton and I love the trick with the needle nose pliers! It saved me from having to buy the drain tool

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Thanks for watching

@cullenpassmore1933 2 жыл бұрын

Little videos like this add so much to my life and solve so many problems. It's really Under appreciated. Thank you for the help

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was a help to you. Thanks for watching.

@MitchMoyers 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect... straightforward and helpful. Especially if you don’t have all these specific tools for specific parts. Thanks!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@delta_angel8469 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for this video!!!! You showed me exactly what I needed to do!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@tomclark9142 3 жыл бұрын

Perfectly SUPERB, Bob! You just enhanced my life, sir. Well Done.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Thanks for watching.

@ashleybellasxo 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this content!!! Appreciate the straightforward and focused explanation!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cathyb4479 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the easy instructions and tips,,,I just replace the plumber putty on my drain and the casket was in good shape so i kept it ,,My first plumbing repair,,i did the happy dance when i was done !!!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thanks for watching.

@mrmtruckermax2 2 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect info I was looking for. Very precise and close up on the content. Thank you for this.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@justwam7619 5 жыл бұрын

Easy and to the point with no annoying music and well filmed.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@squibblez2517 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Helped me solve my drainage issues. It was very informative and concise.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

@jeanettebalram5331 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video was exactly what I needed. Clear and concise instructions.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@kokeshi8352 5 жыл бұрын

Bob!!! Thank you. Clear and precise.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@TheConrad10 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - right to the point and nothing but what I wanted to see. Great job

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@nosirrahm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had to sit in the tub and push the wrench with my foot using care to not become the Hulk and push the wrench through the tub wall to loosen the old one. I’m very proud of myself. I’m a YT graduate of plumber school 101. 👩🏽‍🎓

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for watching.

@carolynmeyers6678 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Your video was so very helpful It was easy to follow And you save me money from someone else doing it Again Thank you

@funbro1 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help, Thanks for watching.

@karenkirkpatrick7337 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Concise and to the point. Very informative.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@carsonskjerdal473 2 жыл бұрын

Wow first time doing anything remotely plumbing related. Instructions were perfect! Thanks for making this!

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@jeffthompson1530 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Very helpful and to the point!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@aflan9659 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!! Our T bars just broke and I was clueless on what to do, so this should help me fix it up. Again, thanks!!

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@lross6731 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@nsbaum 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob! Very informational. One follow up question, your shoe looked incredibly clean, what did you use to clean it out?

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t get that much use but a foaming cleaner works well. Thanks for watching.

@WJHandyDad 5 жыл бұрын

that's a great video on replacing the drain plug... please do a follow up one on how to change out the drain itself (the pipe below that you threaded the stopper into)

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

@Krankie_V 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've got a pretty badly corroded drain in one of my bath tubs which I want to replace before the cross in the bottom actually breaks and makes it much more difficult to remove. I may just go looking for that drain tool because it appears to make things so much easier.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

The tool definitely makes it easier. Thanks for watching.

@alexlodi5103 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely succinct, to the point. Top notch. Thank you.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@SteveZ-yd6em 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bob for making my life so much easier!

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@MD-pm6nc 3 жыл бұрын

My new apartment has a terrible maintenance staff and the drain was bad. I have two toddlers that need to take baths and not showers and they’re taking baths tonight from what I leaned here. Thanks bob.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@XPLSV357 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect...just what I was looking to find! Thanks!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

@stanluikart2188 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great demonstration and instructions. You saved me some money.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

I love saving money. Thanks for watching.

@brandonbennett6383 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions!!! Straight to the point...thanks

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@TerriLeeHolm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was super easy and very informative!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@daviddedick14 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is very helpful. (Thought I was going to have to cut a hole in the wall.)

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@carussell1904 3 жыл бұрын

WD40 and a pipe wrench and now my 35yo drain is starting to loosen. Thanks for the great tips and the video.

@carussell1904 3 жыл бұрын

A few notes after an all afternoon project... 1. I spent an hour looking for a replacement gasket and eventually had to buy a new drain assembly just to get the gasket. 2. The newer drains seem thinner compared to the old solid brass one I have so I ended up wire brushing the old one to re-use it. 3. I used pipe tape but left the end threads exposed to get it started straight. 4. I re-did the plumbers putty and ended up with double the amount I used at first. 5. I tightened up the drain right to point that I thought it might strip so it’s really tight. Water test right afterwards worked well.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@user-dg5hi6ij8n 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, Bob.... you saved us lots of time and stress... Thanks soooo much! Lmb

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@randywebb7052 3 жыл бұрын

simple and to the point. thank you very much. and thank you for not blabbing on and on!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@yeet3718 4 жыл бұрын

This was excellent, thank you!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@alidi4144 2 жыл бұрын

Great information and you did not fiddle around like most people and bore me to death was perfect

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t stand waiting through 2 minutes of bologna just to get to the start of a video. Glad it was a help, thanks for watching.

@johnbueno2433 5 жыл бұрын

Just a note I had a little problem with it coming out so I heated it up to break up that Plummer putty. They say to use a blow dryer for a couple min. but I used a pro pane touch for about 45 sec. came out like butter. Thanks for the video.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

I would be weary of using propane doing this but glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching.

@kimberlybaer8614 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had no idea how to do it!

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@robertapetrin4896 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and the trick to get the drain out without that special tool. My only problem was that I wasn't able to get the old rubber gasket out. It was really jammed in there and I may have damaged it while trying to get it out. Is that going to be a problem for me down the road?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend replacing the gasket to avoid possible future issues. Thanks for watching.

@ericbenjamin8452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! Perfect amount of information

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@calvert48 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and description. Thank you for sharing.

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for watching.

@scottmeaden5386 Жыл бұрын

Really good and helpful video, thank you!

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@20o8.s 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this I fixed my drainer Thank you😇😇 Didn’t won’t my mom to find out after work

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, Thanks for watching.

@papapickett7267 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, excellent results.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@JimzAuto 3 жыл бұрын

Screw seemed stuck, couldn’t turn the drain by hand. A pair of pliers and LIGHT counterclockwise force and it began turning! Removed, then could properly access the screw for removal. Thanks for this helpful video.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@DaveOJ 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My stopper had a screw attached that has to be loosened before I could remove the stopper.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

I have seen some like that before. Thanks for viewing

@paulallen5891 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Answered my question about installation. The instructions with the new drain assembly I ordered say to apply thread seal tape to the male threads on the drain assembly. Do you think the thread seal tape is necessary?

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

A little would not hurt but the gasket should do the trick and the tape may make it harder to align the threads causing a cross-thread situation. (No good). Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

@AAA-ob5wq 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation ever! Does the putty need to cure before the tub can be used?

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Nope good to go right away. The washer underneath does all the sealing. Thanks for watching.

@ef2b 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need anything on the threads of the drain assembly like tape or compound?

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

No thread tape is needed, there should be a rubber gasket that goes between the tub and bottom of the drain, that is what does the sealing. Also use some plumbers putty on the top between the drain and tub. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

@chadb7858 2 жыл бұрын

Very awesome video, I'm experiencing that issue now, I'll update on how it goes. The drain is broken however and hard to get out at all

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

It can be difficult but if you have access to below the tub that can make it easier. Thanks for watching.

@dyscea 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thinking about resurfacing the tub and instructions say to remove metal fittings. 👍

@er5490 4 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@kitchenproject1577 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing: now I have no doubts as to what I need to do.

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching.

@jwgmail 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect: good images, concise but complete explanation.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the view.

@scottslaba6364 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. I loosened my tub drain and it turned as if it was unscrewing, but then it would not come out. I don't see any apparent reason whyit shouldn't come out, but wondered if you had any ideas why this would be so and what you might suggest short of calling a professional.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have access the the bottom of the tub drain?

@aliciarosie2203 Жыл бұрын

This video was the most helpful I've found! Thank you so much!! Side question...do you know how to remove the jets? 😊

@funbro1 Жыл бұрын

This tub had no jet’s. Thanks for watching

@ryannelson6390 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well explained.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@j19m12k14d1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video. Thanks

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@meandragon04 Жыл бұрын

My man. Thank you

@kendraasbury1664 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

@alexeilers476 5 жыл бұрын

I've done exactly what you've showed time and time again however I'm still getting a leak any idea what I might be doing wrong?

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Make sure the rubber gasket is between the tub and the waste shoe. Also make sure not to use too much plumbers putty. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

@torontoclister7327 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect tutorial!

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jessicapiechowski2355 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you!! 😊

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

@BrendaEstes 5 жыл бұрын

Best instructions!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@rgelsh1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid, thank you

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@7judas77 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video! Unfortunately, the cross thing is completely broken in mine and I have no idea how to get the ring out without tearing up the fiberglass around it. Any suggestions?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

That type of extraction is much more difficult. many times it requires bending a corner of the drain up (carefully as to not damage the tub) then grabbing the piece that is bent up and twisting. All this assuming you have NO access to the underside of the drain. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

@7judas77 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 thanks for the quick response. I will (carefully) give that a try!

@elleseelove1691 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Where did you purchase your replacement at?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Local hardware/plumbing supply store. Lowe's has them but you need to buy a whole kit and use only the parts you need. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

@hongdo9098 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. It is my big concern.

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@buckmccoy5102 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your assistance.

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Thanks for watching.

@faizanganso8199 4 жыл бұрын

I am a woman watching it. Thank you so much for helping out

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@tommccourt1953 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation thanks!

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@MrB123 10 ай бұрын

What would you recommend doing? If after removing the shoe drain cover, the shoe drain is covered in gunk. I noticed that when you transition between the two shots that it went from being very cranky to spotless. What would you recommend?

@funbro1 10 ай бұрын

I would just use an all purpose cleaner to clean it, or replace the whole thing. Thanks for watching.

@bunmonk1903 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! I can't wait to change my nasty drain

@funbro1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Thanks for watching.

@myrddinbishop Жыл бұрын

Does it matter what kind of drain I buy from the store? Just trying to get an idea what to look for.

@pantera6 4 жыл бұрын

So just to be clear, the washer you put between the tub and drain was from the replacement piece that video shows you taking off the new drain piece?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

I replaced all the old parts of the waste shoe with new ones. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching.

@Devoid584 5 жыл бұрын

Quick and easy vid to follow!

@funbro1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jeffhaze6548 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how to replace the washer. Last video I watched the guy used the washer up against the new drain, then putty and screwed it in...

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was a help. Thanks for watching.

@GingerMom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob! Do you have any tips for getting the new rubber gasket in? I can’t get the pipe to push down at all, even with the overflow cap, screws, etc..removed. The guy at the plumbing store said that would help but it will only move side to side. The gap is only about a millimetre and I need about a centimetre of space. I tried to use a flat head screwdriver but that isn’t working either. I can’t get the gasket in for the life of me. 😭

@funbro1 2 жыл бұрын

You may have to gain access to the drain under the tub. It is possible that there is something built up under the drain keeping it tight up against the tub. Hope this helps, thanks for watching.

@humdec 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. After removing the old drain, the PVC under the tub dropped down far enough so the new drain cant reach it. Any ideas before I make a hole on the wall to push it up?

@funbro1 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no, That is no good. If you cannot reach it from above and you have a finished ceiling below then unfortunately you will need to cut a hole in the ceiling below to get it reattached. The part that concerns me is why it dropped so low? It should be seated up against the bottom of the tub and if it fell down like you described then it is possible that your drain is under stress (someone has pushed it into place to make it fit) or something is loose. Either way it may be a good idea to open it up just to inspect the plumbing. Sometimes I will cut a small hole and use my phone to video the area , that way the hole is not so large and I get a good view of the plumbing. Hope this helps, I wish you the best. Thanks for watching.

@humdec 4 жыл бұрын

@@funbro1 Yes, I too do think something was pushing it up. The old drain was so corroded that I had to use a Drain Extractor, the kind you hammer inside the old drain and then twist with a wrench. The instructions say "tap lightly with a hammer" but it kept coming off. So maybe an unsecured piece of wood was holding it up, then it felt out of place after the hammering, which I had to do almost a dozen times. Anyway, I was able to lift the PVC with my finger and although it would go back down slowly, I tried without the plumbers putty, and it give me enough time to reach the treads with the new drain. I hope now I can do it with the plumbers putty. If I cant, then I'll make a hole. My question now is, if I make that hole on the back wall (plumbing wall) could I see what's going on? I'm just thinking that thru a wall it'd be easier to fix whatever needs to be fixed.