Recently watched a TOH about retrofitting a central vacuum. I was hoping to learn how to send it through the walls… “Fortunately this house has a laundry chute that goes from the basement to the attic”
That tub might've been 70 years old but the grout and caulking was impressively sparkling and professional. That homeowner might just have missed his calling.
Love seeing what they do when plan A fails. I don't know that I've ever gone with a plan A or even a plan B in any project I've done. C would be a good day by my standards.
I laid a major dump in the shower the other day and while I was stomping it down the drain I noticed that my tub drain was a little loose. That was quite a doozy to repair but this video helped me a lot.
Surprisingly well done. Not just "call a plumber, buy an expensive thing" or somehow an outlet magically appears where you need it. More real life stuff is good.
C mon Ryan this old house for the past 30 years has always had the mod perfectly laid out houses where everything is perfectly in place to put together 😂😂
I used a propane torch to loosen the threads on a stubborn tub drain. Worked like a charm. Luckily the tub was metal. Also used a tub drain wrench, which (I’m surprised) THEY DIDN’T use.
I'm guessing in 2012 it was futuristic idea? .....nope it wasn't. It was just not mentioned in this video. For who knows what reason. ATOH "hey you can use a vise grip with a spanner wrench to get drain out, life hack!" Also ATOH "hey, you can't use a vise grip with a spanner for a drain removal, just doesn't work, sorry but that's the truth" smh
I had to pull my tub and toilet to replace the subfloor (rot from behind the toilet). What I did when it came to that drain was to check the diameter and then go to the local restore and pick up a socket that fit down into the drain and then notch it out, so it fit down over the cross and worked very nicely to remove and reinstall the drain.
Just in case some of you may not know but you can have that tub refished to about any color. They can reglaze it, cheaper than tearing it out and replacing it as long as you like the style. Even its chipped they can fix it and make it look brand new
There's always access it's just a question of at what cost. These type of repairs mean cutting open the ceiling below usually. From above, there are special tools shaped like a two pronged fork that would work better. He could also gain way more leverage by using a longer wrench or pipe.
Show us how you’d replace the drain when on a slab and the crossbars in the drain are broken out and it won’t unscrew. And yes, seriously, no drain removal tool? Seriously, I’d REALLY want to see that!
To make the repair you describe, why not open up the adjacent wall and access the open cavity in the slab under the tub drain. Get an oscillating tool to cut the old brass
I use a dremel or multi tool to cut a slot in the flange and hammer/punch to tap it around. Those expanding drain tools never work. The expansion actually increases the friction on the threads. Bad physics.
You did not mention the gasket on the back side of the overflow. This is where a lot of people make a mistake and not use the right one or not line it up right, and it leaks.
One issue I have is that the "toe tapper" and any other in place stopper usually collects hair and restricts flow. I know they are very common for convenience sake. I just redid a bathroom in a new home we bought. I didn't test the drains prior. When we got in and used the new bath I assumed that there had to be a blockage and I would correct that later. Turns out that the plug (once I remembered how to remove it) was the culprit for severely restricting draining. I know convenience is a good thing but when there is a risk of impeding use, I would always recommend some disclaimers. Most people don't like constant maintenance but will be ok putting a plug in every bath.
I’m always happy that it catches the hair there. Much easier to remove a toe tap and get hair out there than it is to run a snake to remove hair from further down the line.
I prefer plugs over toe tappers cause I just remove the plug and put a mesh basket in. Then if someone needs a bath, they remove the basket and insert the plug
We live on fourth floor of a condo they siliconed the tub drain in its been in now 15 years and is rusting out.I cant get it to losten up without cracking the abs plastic shoe.What can i do to get the old silicone to soften up so i can remove it without damaging the abs shoe as removing the full size shower tub is NOT an option thanks.Oh the cross metal in bottom of the drain are broken out as well thanks
@@Rturroo you don’t use a pipe wrench on that Coble drain tub which Rosie was talking about, you use the biggest Phillips screwdriver they can fit into the hole that is in that tub drain range for some good leverage. I’m a plumber and I have one and use it and not ever have I had to use a pipe wrench on it!
I worked in hotels for 20 years. I'm familiar with the toe tap device. We used to install them. They actually work pretty good 80 percent of the time. You have to screw it in. Sometimes the thread rots out and you can't get it out. Then, you have to cut it out.
Your videos are v good showing every single step.There is a better tool for opening tub drain,but sometime that also does not do anything.You have good tricks like cut from bottom.Thank you .
I need to replace a tub drain, but there is no easy access to the pipes below the drain. My landlord is suggesting ripping out and replacing the tub- yikes! Is the solution to open up the first floor ceiling below the tub to get access?
In the middle of a remodel and Just had my whole house replumbed with copper. Walls are up but only the tub, toilet, washing machine and exterior hose bibs are functional. When washer and toilet run, running water in pipes are quiet. It when I use the hoses outside and run a bath, the sound of running water is so loud. Why would that be?
I know….I saw that too. What’s up with that? That connection will leak. Also, doesn’t he go down into the basement and check for leaks?!……duh! Of course you do.
quick question: i used that tool and it worked great but the drain isn't coming up, its just spinning and not rising or unscrewing. any idea what i can do? thanks.
@@harleyhalliburton9997 yup. that's what happened. i snapped the elbow joint. i never even heard a noise. you'll need to access it through the wall or from the floor below to fix it. good luck,
4:22 I cringe at him putting those metal tools on the tub surface. Should have placed a cloth rag or some other protector so that the tub doesn't get scratched by heavy and sharp tools.
This is hilarious to watch as a german. This type of slot screws and the two guys in the bathtub try to unscrew it with a wrench and a plier. Please tell me that there is a tool for that :D But other than that it is entertaining to watch.
I am replacing the bathtub and have the metal copper drain pipes, can I reuse them or I must replace them for pvc ones which I don't know how to transfer from metal to pvc. Anybody please help.
I am replacing the bathtub and have the metal copper drain pipes, can I reuse them or I must replace them for pvc ones which I don't know how to transfer from metal to pvc. Anybody please help.
Same tub, and it is weirdly customized with slanted piping on a concrete slab. I would like to update this part but I’m a chicken & not crazy about the toe tap. I wonder if I look down the drain if I’ll see Tom lol! PS, they have this repair paint available online in case you have any dings.
Does anyone know the brand of that face plate for the trip lever? This is the one I have, and I am looking to replace it with one that matches, instead of having to send my original one for repair to a chromer..
If I opted for just replacing the visible part with the toe touch assembly, would the existing drain pipe stay in place, attached to the bottom of the tub?
You caught that too! Good on ya mate! She's a leaka!. Probably wouldn't leak tho unless it backed up in all actuality since bottom of drain tube was inserted lower than the leak point, but not something should be shown in a how to video. Nice catch!
Oh come on Richard 1:04 what world do you live in? If someones dim enough to get in the tub and it's too full it's going to overflow whether you have an overflow or not. The overflow can't handle that kind of abrupt displacement unless the person is moving in slooooow motion.
Sorry but I've done it by myself by just slightly putting pressure on the compression fittings so they wouldn't drop back into the drain pipe and could still be pulled up from the upper level. The hardest part was going up and down the stairs a half a dozen times. 😉
"For once, a plumbing part that's so jammed up they can't remove it easily for the camera! We'll get to see what real people have to do!" *takes a sawzall to the fitting from underneath Two-story-home owner: :/
I have to do this to my 1963, original, "Regency Blue" bathtub, but the cross in the drain is rusted out and gone. My idea for an attack is to drill two holes in the shoe and then use the tines of a box end wrench to turn the shoe and break the seal. the location of all of this is not conducive for me to use a sawzall... a "Plan C" if anyone needs it
Having the basement underneath was sure handy…
Recently watched a TOH about retrofitting a central vacuum. I was hoping to learn how to send it through the walls… “Fortunately this house has a laundry chute that goes from the basement to the attic”
Crawl spaces suck!
THE HOMES THAT ARE USUALYL 100 YEARS OLD DONT HAVE BASEMENTS LIKE THAT
I love mine 😂
Yeh. Don’t count on it in most situations.
That tub might've been 70 years old but the grout and caulking was impressively sparkling and professional. That homeowner might just have missed his calling.
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this whole video is just the homeowner flexing his tile and caulk skills. LOL
That drain was stuck, classic plumbers lament. Great job 👏
Oh that PVC coupling at the very end that spun when he tightened the shoe end to the waste line. That's gonna leak. Thank God for editing. Lol
Haha, nice catch. 7,59
Swear I was about to comment the same thing lol
Nice catch man👍
Saw that…😂
@@J-Hudd the bottom tail piece has threads that screw into the tee. You typically don’t use a nut and gasket on it. Just tape and/or dope.
Love seeing what they do when plan A fails. I don't know that I've ever gone with a plan A or even a plan B in any project I've done. C would be a good day by my standards.
Ever notice how whatever they are working on has super easy access?
It's almost like they pick jobs where the cameras will fit.
I laid a major dump in the shower the other day and while I was stomping it down the drain I noticed that my tub drain was a little loose.
That was quite a doozy to repair but this video helped me a lot.
🤣
Surprisingly well done. Not just "call a plumber, buy an expensive thing" or somehow an outlet magically appears where you need it. More real life stuff is good.
Just shut up and watch
C mon Ryan this old house for the past 30 years has always had the mod perfectly laid out houses where everything is perfectly in place to put together 😂😂
Just shut up and watch
Richard is Always Awesome
It seems Richard forgot to glue the new PVC adapter to the 2 in. pipe (7:58). It moved when he tightened the compression fitting.
Yep!!! Caught that too
And he never bothered checking the basement for leaks
I was starting to wonder if anybody else caught that lol
@@Ht1976.Maybe they have a bucket 😄
Knock knock who's there ? Dwayne , Dwayne who ? Dwayne the tub I'm dwowning !!! Nice job Richard ! 😊
😂
Man that guy use whole small bucket of that plumber's potty LOL
I want them to show more about 50's/60's ranch houses.
How about putting a drop cloth down, or some sort of protective towel/cardboard for the tub?
That's a good move. Glazing will chip like crazy if a metal tool is dropped on it.
That pepto pink tub needs to be reglazed anyway lol
I used a propane torch to loosen the threads on a stubborn tub drain. Worked like a charm. Luckily the tub was metal. Also used a tub drain wrench, which (I’m surprised) THEY DIDN’T use.
A plumber without a tub drain tool??? GOOD
I'm guessing in 2012 it was futuristic idea? .....nope it wasn't. It was just not mentioned in this video. For who knows what reason. ATOH "hey you can use a vise grip with a spanner wrench to get drain out, life hack!"
Also ATOH "hey, you can't use a vise grip with a spanner for a drain removal, just doesn't work, sorry but that's the truth" smh
He forgot it at the garage. He still got the job done in a clean and professional manner.
like to see how its done on a house bulit on a concrete slab
Richard's brain "hey man, take this tiny screw driver and go upstairs so you can stay out of my way, thanks"
Great video if you have a drain above a basement, any videos without the basement there??
Use a drain extractor to get the stubborn drain unscrewed.
Yeah. Or use drain removal tool if grid still intact in old drain.
I bought a drain socket... thingy at Lowe's and was able to get my 40-year-old drain out with a breaker bar.
I think this was the first real life video I have seen on this channel. Lol
Love the pink tub
Good job social media intern
I had to pull my tub and toilet to replace the subfloor (rot from behind the toilet). What I did when it came to that drain was to check the diameter and then go to the local restore and pick up a socket that fit down into the drain and then notch it out, so it fit down over the cross and worked very nicely to remove and reinstall the drain.
Just in case some of you may not know but you can have that tub refished to about any color. They can reglaze it, cheaper than tearing it out and replacing it as long as you like the style. Even its chipped they can fix it and make it look brand new
What would he do with no access from underneath??
Scream and regret buying that house.
Exactly
There's always access it's just a question of at what cost. These type of repairs mean cutting open the ceiling below usually.
From above, there are special tools shaped like a two pronged fork that would work better. He could also gain way more leverage by using a longer wrench or pipe.
Sometimes you get lucky, and on the other side of the wall you can cut it open, get to work and patch it back up. Doing this myself now
Install the toe touch stopper he demonstrates at 3:15.
Can't believe Richard didn't use that special tool they have for taking out a tub drain..
That tool is called a spud wrench, and believe it or not, they don't always work on those old spuds, I've had to cut many of them out over the years
Yep those wrenches aren’t big enough for my tub and there’s nothing in the shoe to catch.
How convenient that everything is right there in the basement.
Yep. Try this laying on your back in a 100 year old tight crawl space.
I understand that that color pink was prevalent during WWII. It was an attempt to cheer the people up during a war.
yeah..like agent orange...
@@paulp1008 How else do you get a full serving of citrus?
Show us how you’d replace the drain when on a slab and the crossbars in the drain are broken out and it won’t unscrew. And yes, seriously, no drain removal tool? Seriously, I’d REALLY want to see that!
To make the repair you describe, why not open up the adjacent wall and access the open cavity in the slab under the tub drain. Get an oscillating tool to cut the old brass
You need a drain extractor. It is like a really large easyout
I use a dremel or multi tool to cut a slot in the flange and hammer/punch to tap it around. Those expanding drain tools never work. The expansion actually increases the friction on the threads. Bad physics.
Exactly. Use a Dremel with a metal-cutting disk.
should have used the special tool for that drain man! then a nice big pipe wrench
You did not mention the gasket on the back side of the overflow. This is where a lot of people make a mistake and not use the right one or not line it up right, and it leaks.
Good point.
I'm having a similar issue. But the screws that go in that overflow piece have broken off. I think there is access from the basement like on here.
I always watch these videos, try to think about how they'd apply to our slab on grade, and cry a little.
i just got done cutting and busting one of those tub.
What if you don't have access.below and it's stuck in good? Any other tips?
I used an angle grinder to make several notches, then tapped it out with a screwdriver and hammer.
One issue I have is that the "toe tapper" and any other in place stopper usually collects hair and restricts flow. I know they are very common for convenience sake. I just redid a bathroom in a new home we bought. I didn't test the drains prior. When we got in and used the new bath I assumed that there had to be a blockage and I would correct that later. Turns out that the plug (once I remembered how to remove it) was the culprit for severely restricting draining.
I know convenience is a good thing but when there is a risk of impeding use, I would always recommend some disclaimers. Most people don't like constant maintenance but will be ok putting a plug in every bath.
I’m always happy that it catches the hair there. Much easier to remove a toe tap and get hair out there than it is to run a snake to remove hair from further down the line.
I prefer plugs over toe tappers cause I just remove the plug and put a mesh basket in. Then if someone needs a bath, they remove the basket and insert the plug
Y'all don't forget this is a TV show
How nice to use a bermuda coral towel to clean the tub.
We live on fourth floor of a condo they siliconed the tub drain in its been in now 15 years and is rusting out.I cant get it to losten up without cracking the abs plastic shoe.What can i do to get the old silicone to soften up so i can remove it without damaging the abs shoe as removing the full size shower tub is NOT an option thanks.Oh the cross metal in bottom of the drain are broken out as well thanks
That stubby screwdriver he hands him 😂😂😂
Why not use the Kobalt tub drain wrench which is specifically designed for this removal?…
Same issue, the pipe wrench he used has a bigger lever arm for more torque
@@Rturroo you don’t use a pipe wrench on that Coble drain tub which Rosie was talking about, you use the biggest Phillips screwdriver they can fit into the hole that is in that tub drain range for some good leverage. I’m a plumber and I have one and use it and not ever have I had to use a pipe wrench on it!
Can you shorten the brass pipes?
No towel in the tub?
I worked in hotels for 20 years. I'm familiar with the toe tap device. We used to install them. They actually work pretty good 80 percent of the time. You have to screw it in. Sometimes the thread rots out and you can't get it out. Then, you have to cut it out.
Lot more hair down the drain with the toe tap no?
I say keep the title, its the main reason I clicked
Thought I’d see more comments on how weird the home owner was 😂
Your videos are v good showing every single step.There is a better tool for opening tub drain,but sometime that also does not do anything.You have good tricks like cut from bottom.Thank you .
Always check in lower floor too after fixing to make sure no leak.
... nice work .. what about access on a second floor - Thanks!
Super easy if you have a basement. What do you do otherwise?
Buy a home with a basement.
Heads up to pvc folks, twice now, every 10 yrs or so, the pvc pipe below the tub has broken. I will be trying the brass system.
no teflon tape on the tub drain threads? Is that ok?
I need to replace a tub drain, but there is no easy access to the pipes below the drain. My landlord is suggesting ripping out and replacing the tub- yikes! Is the solution to open up the first floor ceiling below the tub to get access?
Thanks for the video.
What would you do if there was no access from below?
In the middle of a remodel and Just had my whole house replumbed with copper. Walls are up but only the tub, toilet, washing machine and exterior hose bibs are functional. When washer and toilet run, running water in pipes are quiet. It when I use the hoses outside and run a bath, the sound of running water is so loud. Why would that be?
I replaced one of those levers with a push pop-up like the one in a bathroom sink! More reliable than one of those levers!
at 8mins as he’s tightening the trap adapter you can see it’s not glued lol
I know….I saw that too.
What’s up with that? That connection will leak.
Also, doesn’t he go down into the basement and check for leaks?!……duh! Of course you do.
Interesting title 😂
My 2nd floor tub drain needs replacing. This is gonna suck! 🙁
quick question: i used that tool and it worked great but the drain isn't coming up, its just spinning and not rising or unscrewing. any idea what i can do? thanks.
Could be that elbow joint under it came loose from the rest of the piping. I'm dealing with that issue right now. Not sure what I'm going to do.
@@harleyhalliburton9997 yup. that's what happened. i snapped the elbow joint. i never even heard a noise. you'll need to access it through the wall or from the floor below to fix it. good luck,
@Tom O'Leary that's what I was afraid of. No easy way to get to it. It's our 2nd floor bathtub that's giving us issues.
So what happens if this same tub is on a second story?
Thought he was about to say owners get to jump in first...as he starts taking his shirt off.. lmaaaoooooo
4:22 I cringe at him putting those metal tools on the tub surface. Should have placed a cloth rag or some other protector so that the tub doesn't get scratched by heavy and sharp tools.
Now imagine trying to do this on a slab with a 12x12" access panel from outside. OMG!
Or a slab with no access below on level grade
This is hilarious to watch as a german. This type of slot screws and the two guys in the bathtub try to unscrew it with a wrench and a plier. Please tell me that there is a tool for that :D But other than that it is entertaining to watch.
I am replacing the bathtub and have the metal copper drain pipes, can I reuse them or I must replace them for pvc ones which I don't know how to transfer from metal to pvc. Anybody please help.
not sure about others, but that older brass fitting seems way more reliable than replacing it with some white plastic.
I am replacing the bathtub and have the metal copper drain pipes, can I reuse them or I must replace them for pvc ones which I don't know how to transfer from metal to pvc. Anybody please help.
Same tub, and it is weirdly customized with slanted piping on a concrete slab. I would like to update this part but I’m a chicken & not crazy about the toe tap. I wonder if I look down the drain if I’ll see Tom lol! PS, they have this repair paint available online in case you have any dings.
If that was my tub, the drain structure would've broke trying to loosen it and I would've had to replace the whole tub.
😂Yea …..if it was me ,the same thing would happen but I would have cut half the floor joist getting it out and I would’ve had to re support my house
My friends replaced their tub with a shower (shame on them), and the workers had to chisel the tub out of the space with a jackhammer.
You must be kidding me right? Who has access to the bottom of this lmao
Why not use the correct wrench for the drain?
Does anyone know the brand of that face plate for the trip lever? This is the one I have, and I am looking to replace it with one that matches, instead of having to send my original one for repair to a chromer..
I have the same tub, but....... no basement. How does that even work??
I am having trouble removing the drain. The t is broken and when I use needle nose pliers it free spins. HELP!
I’ll come and remove it for you. No worries.
Why is that the title 😂
I have no idea.
Put it up to fast
I can't figure out why he didn't have a tub drain tool they're only about 14 or 15 dollars and they work great
Nice!
Why not use a plumbers bar bell?
If I opted for just replacing the visible part with the toe touch assembly, would the existing drain pipe stay in place, attached to the bottom of the tub?
anyone notice that pvc trap adapter turn at the end there, not glued? *shrug*
At 7:58 that whole threaded coupling spun 🤦♂️ but no worries steven lavimoniere will fix that leak momma 👌
She's a leaka!
You caught that too! Good on ya mate! She's a leaka!. Probably wouldn't leak tho unless it backed up in all actuality since bottom of drain tube was inserted lower than the leak point, but not something should be shown in a how to video. Nice catch!
7:58 they did not glue the adapter.
Whole trap adapter spun it wasn’t glued together.
And if you don't have a basement or crawl space...?
Alcohol
At 5:27, Richard's saw hits maybe half an inch above the electrical wire. Close call
So close! Good catch.
yeah, also those metal shavings could have gotten in his eye too....
Oh come on Richard 1:04 what world do you live in? If someones dim enough to get in the tub and it's too full it's going to overflow whether you have an overflow or not. The overflow can't handle that kind of abrupt displacement unless the person is moving in slooooow motion.
I hate the toe touch type , they end up sticking.
The secondary audio on this video is a bit distracting…thanks for the video though!
In the real world they never go this easy
This was anything but easy. Without a buddy it is beyond diffict
Sorry but I've done it by myself by just slightly putting pressure on the compression fittings so they wouldn't drop back into the drain pipe and could still be pulled up from the upper level. The hardest part was going up and down the stairs a half a dozen times. 😉
Wait a second, no gasket behind the overflow plate???
It was on there When he showed it before he installed it… I know I saw it
Not all threads on those replacement drains are the same.
This homeowner has the same voice/disposition as that new boss guy at Ala-hican airlines on F is for family.
A little heavy on the plumber's putty.
The thing that needs replacement here more than anything is the tub itself.
How does he not have a drain wrench?
"For once, a plumbing part that's so jammed up they can't remove it easily for the camera! We'll get to see what real people have to do!"
*takes a sawzall to the fitting from underneath
Two-story-home owner: :/
Didn't go underneath and make sure no leaks.
I have to do this to my 1963, original, "Regency Blue" bathtub, but the cross in the drain is rusted out and gone. My idea for an attack is to drill two holes in the shoe and then use the tines of a box end wrench to turn the shoe and break the seal. the location of all of this is not conducive for me to use a sawzall... a "Plan C" if anyone needs it
Retro seal makes a tub strainer basket that will remove 99% tub strainer