6 Ways To Remove Stuck Bathtub Drain - Rusted, Won't Budge

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jeffostroff

jeffostroff

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This video shows you how to remove stuck tub drains. We have a newer video showing you the correct and incorrect tools to use on a typical tub drain. You should never use needle nose pliers, and we give you a close-up video to explain why: • YOU Are Using Wrong Ba...
Many times, when you are trying to remove a tub drain assembly with a pop-up drain to install a new tub drain stability, you find the old tub drain is stuck and won't budge. We'll teach you how to remove tub drain covers and how to remove tub drain assemblies that are stuck. Stuck tub drain removal is a sticky business!
✅ Stuck tub drains tools used in this bathtub drain removal video:
✅ Pasco 4554 Dumbell Tub Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2W56ekr
✅ RIDGID 14" Heavy-Duty Plumbing Wrench: amzn.to/2T4g5Fd
✅ Channellock 12-Inch Pliers: amzn.to/2MdcnGR
✅ CRAFTSMAN 94 Piece Tool Set: amzn.to/2ASUBUA
✅ Superior Tool Tub Drain Extractor For Stuck Tub Drains: amzn.to/2MovI88
0:00 Introduction to a stuck bathtub drain, reglazing bathtubs
1:50 1) Danco shows using pliers to remove stuck drain
2:40 2) Drain wrench for maximum physical advantage
3:40 3) Plumber's Wrench attached to drain wrench
4:10 4) Tub Drain Extractor to loosen stuck tub drain that won't budge
5:02 5) Heat Gun for heating and expanding tub drain
5:50 6) Plumber's Wrench with ratchet to loosen drain wrench
7:50 Changing the tub drain gasket
8:47 Add plumber's putty to the new tub drain before installing
9:12 Installing the new tub drain flange/shoe
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How to remove tub drain assembly
Is your pop-up tub drain stuck? Does your tub drain get frozen and rusted in place? So, if you wondered how to remove bathtub drain flange assemblies, you are in the right place. whenever you are doing a tub drain repair, we always tell people to use a tub drain wrench, or some other type of tub drain extractor tool. Pliers don't work for removing tub drains, you need special wrenches made just for stuck tub drain removal.
How to remove tub drain stuck to the bathtub
Too many "experts," tell you how to remove bathtub drain flanges during your DIY tub drain install project. They tell you to use pliers, but you quickly find your pliers don't fit into the tub drain cross assembly, and you have no mechanical advantage to turn the pliers to loosen the tub drain flange. The tub drain wrench is the perfect tub drain extractor tool.
How to remove stuck tub drain assembly
If you have a stuck tub drain, the tub drain wrench with a socket wrench and another long plumber wrench should do the trick as we show in this how to remove the bathtub drain flange and tub drain installation video. You just need to create a long moment arm for maximum turning force, that's how to remove tub drains. But using 2 wrenches, each longer than the old screwdriver produces a better gripping surface and longer moment arm for you to force that stuck tub drain to finally loosen up.
Stuck tub drain removal
If you have a stuck tub drain, clear your afternoon schedule because you'll be trying several tub drain extractor tools to loosen that stuck tub drain. You'll need more than just your tub drain wrench to loosen this stuck tub drain.
If you have a stuck tub drain assembly, you just must go old school on a stuck tub drain removal with brute strength, using the techniques we show you to allow your limited strength to be applied in the manner that has the best mechanical advantage for your stuck tub drain removal dilemma. Sometimes the best tub drain extractor tool is not enough, you just need brute force combined with 2 strong moment arms.
how to remove tub drain when tub drain stuck
When you have a tub drain frozen, rusted, or corroded, you must figure out how to remove a stuck tub drain using the most powerful wrenches you must get out of this plumbing repair dilemma and just be done with this tub drain repair already. Now you'll be able to show your friends how to remove stuck tub drains.

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@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
✅ Stuck tub drain tools used in this bathtub drain removal video: ✅ Pasco 4554 Dumbell Tub Drain Wrench: amzn.to/2W56ekr RIDGID 14" Heavy-Duty Plumbing Wrench: amzn.to/2T4g5Fd Channellock 12-Inch Pliers: amzn.to/2MdcnGR CRAFTSMAN 94 Piece Tool Set: amzn.to/2ASUBUA Superior Tool Tub Drain Extractor For Stuck Tub Drains: amzn.to/2MovI88
@rowlandburno1083
@rowlandburno1083 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Jeff, Excellent video. Very helpful and illustrative. I'm having difficulty removing my old drain and these options you show should allow me to successfully remove it. I had a question though on the tub drain. In the video at the 8:10 minute mark, you show the replacement tub drain (Danco mfr) that is still in the package with plastic threads, but the one that was actually installed (@ 8:51 on video) has metal threads. Am I missing something? Reason I'm asking is because I bought this same Danco tub drain that has plastic threads and I want to make sure that there isn't a disadvantage of using that instead of a metal threaded tub drain. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks again
@dickbrennan8775
@dickbrennan8775 4 жыл бұрын
Rowland Burno fishing
@kululv
@kululv 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff I ordered the drain removal tool from amazon with your link. Unfortunately it’s not the same anymore. It doors not have the provision to use a square socket on the inside to turn it.
@cirilo00
@cirilo00 3 жыл бұрын
When said use pliers They talking about needle pliers And use it the other way no the handles😅😅🤦‍♂️
@giacomopennarola
@giacomopennarola 2 жыл бұрын
Un attrezzo che un vero idraulico non usa mai perché per fare questo lavoro è sufficiente un giravite. Questa è solo propaganda per la vendita di un attrezzo inutile e dispendioso.
@kangamaam
@kangamaam 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh it actually worked!! What amazing advice. We ended up using the drain removal tool and a heating gun. We never thought we were going to get that thing out of there.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, and thanks for letting us know too it helps others see that it works.
@Chloe-th2lg
@Chloe-th2lg Жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff Could I use a hairdryer for the heat. If so, for how long. I bought the drain removal tool but it won’t budge. I can’t afford a plumber. Thanks in advance! I will try the hair dryer. There must be a way.
@Designinganewme
@Designinganewme 7 ай бұрын
​@@Chloe-th2lgdid you get it out? Im desperate at this point 😩
@texman1166
@texman1166 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir. Using a pipe wrench along with the drain wrench did it for me. It was pretty tight in there. Worked great.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Helped save another one. Awesome that you were able to get it free using our video!
@PLaTerra
@PLaTerra 2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY- a vid that shows how to properly do this job. I’ve seen so many videos that are so amateur that are so frustrating to watch. Thanks!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@dm285
@dm285 3 ай бұрын
3-2024 - I have similar type old metal tub with similar drain issue. I have had 2 plumbers look at this drain to ask how to remove and replace and both said they didnt know exactly...and neither had any idea about what type of tool might be made, if any, to extract it! One was a 'part time plumber' and other was very young plumber....so thank you for showing us that there is actually an extraction tool and how to do it! I dont know how I got to this site 5 yrs after you made it ha, but it is something I am very happy to learn!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 ай бұрын
I'm glad the video was able to help you out with your drain issue!
@cleancarburetor
@cleancarburetor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Nicely explained!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it!
@JonathanPuddle
@JonathanPuddle 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Was working tonight on an insanely stuck drain. I used the remover along with what felt like almost every other tool I had, broke 2 screwdrivers and nothing would budge it. Had a 2nd man working on it with me. Eventually took to it with a hair dryer and the heat made all the difference. Much appreciated!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Jonathan!
@maverickcheston8874
@maverickcheston8874 2 жыл бұрын
What tool did you use to actually grip or take hold of the drain? My drain doesn't have the bottom 'x' piece to grab hold of and I tried using the round plug wrench that he used in the video but nothing would grab/grip the internal sides of the drain.
@JonathanPuddle
@JonathanPuddle 2 жыл бұрын
@@maverickcheston8874 I used the drain plug remover, as my rub did have the x piece for it to fit into. Sorry, not sure what to suggest if yours doesn't. Hacksaw?
@Designinganewme
@Designinganewme 7 ай бұрын
How did you use the heat? I tried a blow dryer for a few minutes and then the tub tool but it is just not budging AT ALL.
@marth6271
@marth6271 4 жыл бұрын
As a pro amateur, I have used the channel lock style pliers, smaller size, as a drain thingy (told you Im an amateur) removal tool. But encountered the nifty not thrifty drain tool like you show. Its worth the money, even for an ocassional user like me. And again lovely videos you are posting. Thanks.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for watching Martin!
@joesmith5302
@joesmith5302 5 жыл бұрын
Cool! Specialized tools. Always makes the difference. Thx, man.
@ThePowerMoves
@ThePowerMoves 5 жыл бұрын
"It's all a few bucks, why wouldn't you have it". The "Mr. Fix It" mentality, love it! You need a friend like that :D
@BA-gn3qb
@BA-gn3qb 3 жыл бұрын
I poured a large pan of boiling water over my drain before using the tool and a long wrench for torque. Worked great. Also used for the replacement install.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@woodcat7180
@woodcat7180 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the hot water idea. I thought I never get it out with my home made extractor. I was just about to give up and buy the real thing. Saved me $20.
@jimwhitlock2827
@jimwhitlock2827 2 жыл бұрын
This was crystal clear and highly useful! Thanks so much for making this available!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@susandoll3187
@susandoll3187 2 жыл бұрын
I've had luck with vinegar and baking soda, which is used by metal detectorists sometimes to remove rust and corrosion. Maybe use a rubber plug to hold a small pool of solution around the outside of the drain so it has time to work. Or soak a rag in vinegar and let it sit a while. Great video. Very useful.
@kenklaus9997
@kenklaus9997 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for some good tips, Jeff. Sometimes one just has to see the proper usage of tools. As an aside, tho', I have at least three pair of pliers around the house that do not have coatings on them and have worked in the past.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
I might get a small set of needle nose, but I just hate using them for a task they aren't designed for!
@jeffbrown5030
@jeffbrown5030 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for ths tip on the extractor. Didn't have a clue what I was doing 20 Years ago and broke a couple of the cross members. Now I know what to use. Thanks!!!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we have used that extractor a few times, really nice.
@brittanydudek7991
@brittanydudek7991 6 ай бұрын
2:25 The pliers thing has always been mind boggling to me until my BIL(50 year master plumber) showed me the exact tool to use, and truth is, it’s a fantastic trick when you have them. They’re pliers you’ll find in a plumbing department or one of those 3 pair kits for plumbers. They’re adjustable water pump pliers and they have straight arms and fit perfectly in almost any tub drain. However, you’re 100% spot on about potentially ruining a perfectly good pair of pliers because that trick is not designed for stuck or difficult to remove drain assemblies. This is a wonderful video Jeff. You’re efficient, direct, you speak clearly and like a normal human using terms anyone can understand. You give just enough information to answer questions people have without going overboard. I didn’t have to fast forward through any part of this video which is a miracle 😂😂. You definitely gained a new follower today sir!! Keep up the great work and I’m not sure if you have affiliate links but if you do I would definitely use them to make sure you benefit from the purchase ♥️♥️
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 6 ай бұрын
Wow, I'm glad I didn't put you to sleep with this video! 😄 Thank you for the feedback, I'll try to keep things interesting in future videos too. And don't worry, no pliers were harmed in the making of this video!
@deaneng8540
@deaneng8540 5 жыл бұрын
Good video! Thanks.
@EllaWatson
@EllaWatson 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note about the heat gun! I was having a hell of a time and once I heated it up, it moved like butter. Thanks!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to help out.
@brittanyclayton5293
@brittanyclayton5293 4 жыл бұрын
I got that beat. I have a 100 year old tub with the original brass drain that has never been replaced. That's going to be really fun to get out.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Hold my beer!
@johnlennonghost6238
@johnlennonghost6238 3 жыл бұрын
Very good Video!! I appreciate you taking the time to show all of the scenarios of what could go wrong and how to fix it quickly. Thanks for sharing your Talents with us!!!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@tfoen7678
@tfoen7678 3 жыл бұрын
Great video-my folks had this installed into their bathtub. Now they know how to remove it if it needs to be replaced.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help1
@ARBOURLAKERMAN
@ARBOURLAKERMAN 3 жыл бұрын
Good tool to remove the rusted drain and much quicker. Obviously as you showed it, you cannot use the handle of a regular pliers to be inserted inside the rusted drain. Using a long nose plier (if you have one) and insert it into the drain pointing downward (not the handle) and turn it using a plier wrench might work to remove that rusted drain. Thanks for your video.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@awgall
@awgall 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! EXACTLY what I needed to see! Really appreciate your time in making it!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Adam!
@henrygarcia436
@henrygarcia436 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks a bunch, truly
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
Henry awesome I'm so glad we were able to help!
@mburns1679
@mburns1679 2 ай бұрын
glad you had trouble because you can help us who might have this difficulty.
@awilson2525
@awilson2525 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. btw-They make special ceramic based paint(brush on) to touch up that rust. it may not last forever, but it will look a lot better with that new hardware and if sanded a little will stop the rust, unless it's coming from the bottom. also- the pointy end(not the handles) of a big set of needle nose pliers will remove almost any drain. If it is as hard as the one you had here, the a drain wrench is probably necessary. I recommend an impact tool on the drain wrench for removal only. It is a lot easier and impacts are cheap these days.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Normally we have a contractor that comes in in re glazes the tubs for us but this condo was so inexpensive and it just wasn't in the budget to do that normally cost about $200
@jerrybobteasdale
@jerrybobteasdale 3 жыл бұрын
Wink Rust Remover removes rust stains like magic. After the stain is gone, deactivate with baking soda and wash. Then some spot sealer or spot paint layer might be good enough for awhile.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Will look into that next time, but usually these stains are 40 years old.
@woodstover
@woodstover 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff Appliance touchup paint works great.
@onetransam1998
@onetransam1998 Жыл бұрын
goog job, I will use this technique. I just ordered the extractor from Amazon and I will change mine this weekend. Thanks for the tips
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Way to go John!
@timbradeen8459
@timbradeen8459 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. I was going to try and farmer Jerry rig my repair. I'm going to go get the right tools. Thanks again.
@TisiphoneLuv
@TisiphoneLuv 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video...I would love to see a video or review on reglazing the tub. I’ve never had one done and am curious how well it holds up. We usually just end up ripping it out and replacing it but reglazing sounds like a cheaper alternative. Cheers!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
I think I might have enough footage to do one, we have taken some photos over the years and video, maybe enough to make one.
@cauut6152
@cauut6152 3 жыл бұрын
HD should have epoxy appliance paint, sand off any rusty area, spray on, it may not look very good but it will last another 5 yrs.
@krystalwang6877
@krystalwang6877 3 жыл бұрын
For the pliers, they meant to use the sharp end, so that it will fit. Great video thou! Thanks for sharing.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
No they did not. We have the diagram on the instructions, and are in the middle of a new video showing it how wrong and stupid their drawing is.
@jd322764
@jd322764 Жыл бұрын
So, perhaps the diagram on paper is wrong? Have yet to see it. But, the stupidity has to stop somewhere.
@corin164
@corin164 Жыл бұрын
Specifically, a "needle nose" pliers.
@rohin4458
@rohin4458 3 жыл бұрын
I should have seen your video on how to remove an old drain on a bathtub before I went out and purchased some pliers. Even the manufacturer of the new drain told me to use pliers. I know now that I need to buy one of these drain wrenches . Thank you!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@kevinkowalsky5430
@kevinkowalsky5430 2 жыл бұрын
Needle nose pliers. Lol. And no, not the handles.
@keithwhitney7491
@keithwhitney7491 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I had a problem with a drain that was stuck for a fiberglass tub. The handyman refused to put pressure to screw it out because he said he “feared breaking the drain pipe below the tub.” Since our choice is to put the pressure on the reach and extractor tool, I suspect I will try your technique. If it should break, then we will have to remove a fiberglass tub built into the wall and replace it instead of just paying to have the tub re-surfaced (what we are trying to do). You are the only online explanation of the removal process for a “Stcuck Bathtub Drain Flange.”
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Keith, let me know how it goes
@polayer4040
@polayer4040 3 жыл бұрын
"Frog hair more" love it... made me laugh!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Those frog hairs are very scientific measurements
@ScubaCat3
@ScubaCat3 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job. A bigger pipe wrench would have done the trick easily. Or slip a cheater pipe over the end. An 18" pipe wrench usually gets those out like butter.
@KB-pf7fo
@KB-pf7fo 2 жыл бұрын
This video was a godsend!!! Honestly thank you so much for this video. And I can tell you when you are frustrated thanks muchly for the calming voice!!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@mollybraun4658
@mollybraun4658 Жыл бұрын
I agree. I was having the same issues in this video. The heating tool did the trick! Thank you!!!
@vasantsande8644
@vasantsande8644 3 ай бұрын
Tried and gave up. I'm going to try your way. Thanks a million.
@michaelfakhraee6335
@michaelfakhraee6335 3 жыл бұрын
As you said the pliers usually are not strong enough for this job but if you ever want to use it you should not inser the plastic coverd handle into the drain . Instead you should use the work end of the plier . The best plier for this would be a large straight needle nose plier.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, on a loose drain, you will be OK.
@LIBERTY0RDEATH
@LIBERTY0RDEATH 3 жыл бұрын
Needle nose pliers down in the drain with the needle nose going down rubber handles up, and channel locks used for torque works great too, also spray some wd 40 around the drain helps loosen it. That drain definitely looks like a pain to get out.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Needle nose should really only be used when the drain is not stuck. If the drain is stuck the 2 most common complaints we hear is the needle nose pliers break or the needle nose pliers shear through the spokes of the drain, because that is not the appropriate tool.
@netcacique6469
@netcacique6469 3 жыл бұрын
The removal wrench is necessary. It's cheap and does the job right. Thank you for the video.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Eddie!
@DannerPlace
@DannerPlace 5 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you.
@plumbbuild6517
@plumbbuild6517 5 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee makes channel locks that's made for drains
@natalieswango7895
@natalieswango7895 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, I get why having the drain tool is good but you don't use the rubber end of the pliers, you use the plier's head. Then you can use another pair of pliers to turn it. I've done it, it works great. Watching you try to put the rubberized end of the pliers in the drain was crackin' me up!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
It was supposed to crack you up, I was making fun of Danco's instructions for the drain, which shows you doing it that way
@Gomjabbar28
@Gomjabbar28 Жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff so glad to see you were joking LOL i was cracking up
@jamesstewart2543
@jamesstewart2543 Жыл бұрын
I would have spot treated the rust. Dremel down to bare steel then use appropriate paint. No harm and would look a lot better than the rust.
@andreaanthony1094
@andreaanthony1094 5 ай бұрын
My pliers broke in half when I used the head
@parkwaync
@parkwaync 4 жыл бұрын
Super Video - can't wait to attempt this project now - Many Thanks
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, let us know if it helps in your project Wes!
@eh7378
@eh7378 2 жыл бұрын
Mine was the hardest even! Thanks for giving me the motivation to keep trying. I used a torch with locking pliers and a bug hammer then some WD-40 and some sweat and vuala! Thanks again
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Old School! I love it, you against the beast
@edwardmoran1739
@edwardmoran1739 3 жыл бұрын
Ace Hardware has little porcelain appliance paint touch ups with little brushes- all different colors, almond, white, etc.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
That kind of stuff does not work. We usually bring in a contractor who sands down the whole tub, then primes it then sprays on a new ceramic coating guaranteed years, looks like a brand new tub afterwards for $200.
@chrisshelsta2996
@chrisshelsta2996 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff Agree. I tried the touch up stuff once and it came off two weeks later.
@stevenbetassa7329
@stevenbetassa7329 3 жыл бұрын
plumber here for 34 years, and I've this tools many times, usually with my 10" wrench. but Ive had times when it break the inside of the drain, then its time to pull out the smaller recp saw.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Takes a steady hand to get that recip going in that small diameter drain
@cauut6152
@cauut6152 3 жыл бұрын
I tried drain tub wrench w IMPACT DRIVER in reverse replacing the whole 58 room motel in a flash
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
@@cauut6152 taking care of business!
@jeremyjensen6832
@jeremyjensen6832 9 ай бұрын
Thx for making this video!!
@Krosstikable
@Krosstikable 3 жыл бұрын
This helped me tons... thanks so much
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@johnstrohmenger286
@johnstrohmenger286 5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully your kidding. Use the pointy end of the pliers ( needle nose)
@bsc1812
@bsc1812 5 жыл бұрын
I kept thinking....this is a college boy that has never replaced a drain in his life.
@DARTHFEAR0N
@DARTHFEAR0N 5 жыл бұрын
Try needle pliers and let me know how far you get on tough drain 😂😂
@kenliu808
@kenliu808 5 жыл бұрын
Ditto on the plier ends. Posted my comment before seeing yours.
@JAI45624
@JAI45624 4 жыл бұрын
Jesus christ SMH, I'm not even Christian
@twsdlbh
@twsdlbh 4 жыл бұрын
I just used needle nose pliers to do what he couldn't do hahahahahahaha.
@davidmiller2179
@davidmiller2179 4 жыл бұрын
Prior to removal use a heat gun or hair dryer to soften up putty/silicone.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that is a good tip also, did not have a heat gun that day.
@1sornram
@1sornram Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@user-lf7en6rf8m
@user-lf7en6rf8m 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tip thank you 😊
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@randyblackburn9765
@randyblackburn9765 3 жыл бұрын
Wish they were all that easy , I’ve had to cut them out with a reciprocating saw , very carefully .
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, sometimes they can get pretty narly!
@nitdiver5
@nitdiver5 2 жыл бұрын
When the crosshairs break I’ve used a flathead and a hammer and just slowly tapped it out. So far that hasn’t failed.
@randyblackburn9765
@randyblackburn9765 2 жыл бұрын
@@nitdiver5 the main problem is junk pot metal that corporations get away with.I suspect but am not truly sure that politicians get so much money from the corporations that these corporations can get away with selling us junk .
@jayvan4353
@jayvan4353 4 жыл бұрын
There is a gasket on the bottom side of the tub. Removing just the strainer runs the risk of damaging or repositioning that gasket.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you have to make sure it does not slide off, but the new kits come with a replacement gasket, which if the original gasket looks worn, you might consider replacing it with the new one, very easy to slide it under there.
@warskye5686
@warskye5686 Жыл бұрын
Thanks .. My house has two tubs and a shower great tool
@jerrydufresne5173
@jerrydufresne5173 10 ай бұрын
One million views and only 12,000 likes for this video - that's absurd... Your video just saved my life and my sanity. I was able to get mine out using the drain wrench combined with the pipe wrench. Thanks for the advice amigo. 👍
@zoots15
@zoots15 2 жыл бұрын
This happened to me years ago and I broke off the cross bars. Spent over an hour with a hacksaw blade, pliers and screwdriver to get that friggen thing out! 😂😂
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Yes a common failure, I am working on a video for that
@BlackShinobi.
@BlackShinobi. 3 жыл бұрын
What is the little cross thingy that the tool locks into is missing? My top drain is just a hole 😅
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
If that is missing then you need to get something like this: Superior Tool Tub Drain Extractor For Stuck Tub Drains: amzn.to/2MovI88
@Ladybug.83
@Ladybug.83 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching Lyndsay!
@dennisswat5744
@dennisswat5744 2 жыл бұрын
So Awesome. Solved all my questions.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help dennis!
@ohPokey
@ohPokey 4 жыл бұрын
Hammer the extractor into the drain (gently) enough to get a tight fit, then use the ratchet.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yup, that is what we do, it does nto tak emuch to get it to wedge into place.
@Chapol99
@Chapol99 3 жыл бұрын
Might work for some drains, but not a 1 1/2" Wouldn't grab onto the inside of the drain. Onto plan B.
@spemper
@spemper 3 жыл бұрын
they arent necessarily talking about the handle end of the pliers, perhaps they are talking about using long nose pliers with the handles up so you use the handles for what they were designed
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
It was funny because their drawing on the instructions showed the real pliers
@pepeg.luthier566
@pepeg.luthier566 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for watching!
@timearly5241
@timearly5241 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Same issue for me. Subscribed now.
@Peter-td3yk
@Peter-td3yk 5 жыл бұрын
Porcafix repairs porcelian.... just like car chip repair ... since nail polish is enamel paint touch it up with that just mix polish to get exact color.. but they make specific repair fix for porcelain... never see it by drain..
@dniezby
@dniezby 5 жыл бұрын
Yup, I used a little two part mix (reminded me of Tester model paint) you mix the two, then repair your glazed areas. Here it the kit that I used for minor spot repair. amzn.to/2VFi8Ro I haven't used it yet, but I've heard great things about this whole tub refinisher kit. amzn.to/2X4q5Qm
@eddiewike8212
@eddiewike8212 4 жыл бұрын
Dude... Use the OTHER end of the pliers. Large needle nose work great.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Not enough torque and turning power when the drain is stuck, you need a drain wrench and something like a plumbing wrench to grip it perfectly.
@jasondashney
@jasondashney 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff You put the metal ends in and then use a wrench on the pivot of the pliers to get that torque.
@janetteshaffer1700
@janetteshaffer1700 3 жыл бұрын
Tool and heat gun worked! I’d almost given up. Thank you!!!!!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@khoujams
@khoujams 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the tips...
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@kenkthesensai4145
@kenkthesensai4145 4 жыл бұрын
FYI: if you are changing the drain in a tub that has been in use for 25 or more years, you might be better served with the hammer-in drain removal tool. The tee in the drain can become weakened and snap with the torque you apply, leaving you having to buy that tool eventually. It is only 5-8 dollars more and saves a lot of undue headaches.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Yes that is why I always keep one in my tool bag
@Dragnslar2
@Dragnslar2 5 жыл бұрын
The pliers dont fit because you have the rubber coating, regular pliers without the coating fit just fine.
@alharrison1038
@alharrison1038 5 жыл бұрын
Sharon McFarlane dude he was literally trying to show every trick in the book. Do you really think this was the hardest drain he has ever dealt with? Gullible
@civic2980
@civic2980 4 жыл бұрын
@nineball26 crescent wrench, adjustable spanner, if youre on the otherside of the pond.
@j.antonioleyva8365
@j.antonioleyva8365 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, glad to help out!
@bigernmahkracken7960
@bigernmahkracken7960 5 жыл бұрын
Your tools are beautiful.
@bigernmahkracken7960
@bigernmahkracken7960 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips too, looks tits.
@mikerequadt9661
@mikerequadt9661 4 жыл бұрын
You should get yourself a 24" wrench in your arsenal of tools, really makes your life easier.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking that, but then the pipe wrench did its job
@marth6271
@marth6271 4 жыл бұрын
And its’ a ridgid. I remember the miss ridgid tool calenders they used to put out. Always lovely, wholesome looking young ladies.
@jerrybobteasdale
@jerrybobteasdale 3 жыл бұрын
Ridgid Aluminum Pipe Wrench.
@dannyo3317
@dannyo3317 3 жыл бұрын
The 24" Ridgid is nice. That is the size I usually start with, working up to the 60" as needed. Rarely do I ever use the 14" or smaller, even at home. At home all I have is two 24".
@carlschnier4089
@carlschnier4089 3 жыл бұрын
Why not carefully wire brush the rust, spot prime and match with enamel ? It beats a glaze job
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
No it does not! A few people have said match enamel come on! You've never done it, so the real issue is you'll never match the white, and you'll never get enamel to stay and it will still look painted on. We have the whole tub sanded, and all those black circle dots from the rubber shower mat and reglazed and the entire tub looks brand new.
@lisafrankenstein3657
@lisafrankenstein3657 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and you sound like Bukowski, love it
@mrappe51
@mrappe51 Жыл бұрын
The heat did the job for me! My drain wrench does not have a place for the ratchet but I was able to get it loose with a plumbing wrench on the metal sides of the drain wrench. Thanks
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@williamfairchild8119
@williamfairchild8119 3 жыл бұрын
I was almost screaming to use touch up paint on the rust instead of redoing the entire tub. He should at least suggested it
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
It's a difference in philosophy, I simply don't use touch up, it will mever match the tub, and it's garbage. I always reglaze the whole tub and it looks brand new. You'll never sell a condo with a tub that looks 50 years old except for a bright white spot at the bottom that looks obviously painted.
@richardm.9821
@richardm.9821 5 жыл бұрын
Use a frickin' open-end wrench, inserted down into the drain bridging the + inside, then use a screwdriver in the box-end of the wrench as a handle to then unscrew the spud.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
This one was way too stuck for that, we really needed that extra moment arm leverage from the wrenches.
@MattMuckleroy
@MattMuckleroy Жыл бұрын
I like that method with socket and stilson wrench!!
@lightningdriver81
@lightningdriver81 3 жыл бұрын
Nice information, thanks.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@knotkool1
@knotkool1 3 жыл бұрын
did you have to go to walmart and spend $26.49 on a spankin' new ridgid 12" pipewrench?
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
I had that wrench for many years.
@refugee-fq4te
@refugee-fq4te 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeffostroff if you've had that pipe wrench for many years, you've never used it. Way too shiny for any use at all.
@mrbig4532
@mrbig4532 5 жыл бұрын
If u never came across a tub drain that would not spin loose then you are the luckiest plumber in the world. I do all commercial work so doing a waste and overflow is flew and far between but I do a lot of them on the side for my own customers , you are lucky you didn’t spin the trap off of the waste and overflow’s tailpiece using all that torque , if it doesn’t come loose with that drain wrench and channel locks just cut it off with a sawzall from under the tub . I don’t know if there is a access panel behind that wall but there should be if there is another room back behind the bathroom, with a long saw blade cut between the tube and the shoe of the brass drain being careful not to cut the tub but it’s got that rubber gasket in there to give you a nice amount of space not to cut the steel or cast iron tub.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately, we were in a condo, concrete slab below the tub, no access underneath. I was read to use my dremel to slice into the side wall of that flange if it did not come off. Luckily I have never had to do that.
@really2345
@really2345 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Big, Thank you for your warning. My tub drain is stuck.and will not budge. I guess I will have to go under the house and cut the connection, but I am still left with having to get some of the threaded section out of the pipe leading to the trap. I would appreciate your recommendation.
@mrbig4532
@mrbig4532 4 жыл бұрын
The Way of Bonsai if you can get To behind the tub in like an access panel or get under the tub you should be able to carefully cut with a thin sawzall blade the threaded connection that holds your top chrome drain “ the piece You see everyday in the tub “ from the bottom “ shoe” that’s what that’s called , the piece coming from the drain hole in your tub to the tee that picks up the overflow pipe ...cut in between the bottom of your tub and the top of that “shoe “ you should see a black gasket between your tub and that shoe keep your blade close to the shoe and if you can’t watch what you’re cutting the whole time, like your blade isn’t long enough then stop and go buy a longer blade because you don’t want to cut into the tub body so go a little bit stop make sure you’re not cutting on a upward angle and when you get 3/4 of the way though u can get a flat screwdriver and pry the rest of the way until it breaks.Ok so now don’t just try to replace part of the tub drain go buy the whole waste and overflow kit they are cheap, like 75 dollars for a central brass brand and cut everything out including the trap until you have a clean piece of pipe ,when you reconnect they Sell no hub bands that adapt from every type of pipe , if you drain line is going into a Hub on the end of the pipe that’s a little more complicated.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrbig4532 Unfortunately this was in a condo with a cement slab floor beneath it no way to get to it
@neckarsulme
@neckarsulme 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@virginiapereira1041
@virginiapereira1041 22 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. The cross members (thanks for naming them) broke and I thought I was $#!* out of luck. Your video showing what and how to use a tub drain removal tool gave me the idea to use the ball size of a large hammer, along with WD40 worked. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
@brownmilligan1936
@brownmilligan1936 4 жыл бұрын
what a dope
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Don't be so hard on yourself!
@jdord4838
@jdord4838 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, very helpful...Yeshua (Jesus Christ) is the way
@moreno4u
@moreno4u Жыл бұрын
What a great video!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@deteoj
@deteoj 4 жыл бұрын
lots of good tips
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it and thanks for watching
@hueric4849
@hueric4849 3 жыл бұрын
There is a tool called Drain Key. much easier to remove the drain plug.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
We sowed it in this video, the drain wrench
@mrdeanv4414
@mrdeanv4414 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative.... we're doing the exact same thing to our tub
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rmani81
@rmani81 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful. Thank you
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@georgerose1315
@georgerose1315 Жыл бұрын
Thanx 😊
@Chethypoo
@Chethypoo Жыл бұрын
I'm about to try and remove a 60-year-old drain. This video has been very helpful. I might be headed to the store for one of those drain wrenches.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@larrycase2762
@larrycase2762 3 жыл бұрын
I broke a wrench, bent a couple open end wrenches, but I finally had my best results with heating it with a hair dryer. I then used an open end wrench turning it with a crescent wrench.
@stevengao6005
@stevengao6005 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much very helpful.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@huynguyen-gt5um
@huynguyen-gt5um 3 жыл бұрын
Good work sir.
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@kyndred2008
@kyndred2008 2 жыл бұрын
helpfull thank you sir
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@eileenmcintyre8632
@eileenmcintyre8632 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Had a plummer who had no idea how to do this!!
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff Жыл бұрын
Yes, we see that all the time
@ghiagoo
@ghiagoo 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reglazing cost info. Always curious about that
@jeffostroff
@jeffostroff 3 жыл бұрын
Any time!
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