that came out way too easy no broken cross pieces. You win giant hairball award beats the mess in mine. this reminds me i need some new dope mine is at bottom of can and kinda hard. but should i go with blue monster again or megalock.
Pro tip, they make 1.5" extraction sockets for tub drains. Ended up replubing the drain anyway but man that thing was corroded as hell and came out with ease.
@@ThatFixItGuyremoved the old drain easily! Tried installing the new one, the entire drain was turning when I tried to replace the drain! BTW, a jacuzzi tube was installed about 8 years ago! Upon removing the old drain, I did notice that the drain DID NOT have the gasket, the installers put plumbers putty instead! Any ideas on how to fix the problem?
First time I hear of this plumbing dumbell and it could be a life saver, I have a stubborn clog I can't get to by snaking through the overflow valve, now I realize I can just remove the drain and attack it from there, I just ordered this from amazon and should come tomorrow.. I hope it will be the solution to my problem!
This was so easy to follow. We ended up having to replace the pvc pipe too. Still, it only took my daughter and me a couple hours, and that included driving back to the hardware store a couple times. Thank you for this video 😊
Thanks for the great information Brian. Wow that’s a lot of hair, I agree it had to have been there before you got the tubbrella. Take care and have a great weekend 👍
Farm_fab: You are going to have a whole lot of trouble trying to convice a bunch of people that Teflon tape is just a lubricant. I am not one of those you have to convince.
Thank you for the extremely thorough video! I just have to ask though, the top of my drain shoe seemed off center and I then wondered if it had been draining elsewhere? How will I assess that without removing the tub?
Hi thanks for the video I have a question that cross on the bottom off the tub are broken how can I get it out then. I can even find someone to fix my so I'm going to try it myself after I saw your video. Thanks
Once when I came across broken cross bars and before I watched this video, I had to chisel the plastic pieces away with a hammer and flathead screwdriver. In some areas was able to chisel in and somewhat turn part of the old drain. McGuver skills were definitely needed that day. Good luck!
Literally needed this video tonight. Gave my kid a bath and apparently the tub plumbers putty is no long keeping the water out. Started leaking into the basement. This will be tomorrow's project after work....
@ThatFixItGuy fixed the drain today. You were a huge help man. My Dad never really showed me how to do much of anything growing up. Now I'm 43 and rely on TH-cam to walk me through stuff like this.
I clean my drain of that much hair every couple months lol. The cross bar catches it. Thanks for the clear instructions. I’m a retiree updating and renovating.
I have an overflow piece with a chain linkage for draining the tub. Can I disconnect that chain linkage, place a faceplate over the overflow drain, and switch out my drain with one of these toe-tapper types you're using in this video? Thank you! PS - I subscribed and have been binge-watching all of your videos this morning! So helpful!
It all looks great, but I have big problem with removing old flange/rim - it keep spinning. I have managed to spin it with the tool, it kicked off the old silicon from between the rim and bathtub base, but even tho it's spinning quite easily it doesn't go up at all. I tried to spin and pool with pliers, but that doesn't seem to work either. What am I missing here? Are there kinds with no thread? Is this thread broken or unmatched? Maybe I am doing something wrong here? I also don't have access to under the bath tub as I would need to break the tiles (don't ask me - I bought this place like that..)
Screwing the cartridge into the drain, it wouldn't lock. I tried to unscrew it from the drain, it turned and turned. What do I do to get the cartridge stuck in the drain?
The 1966 bathtub is leaking into the basement through the drain. The bottom of the tub is 13 feet above my head in the drive in garage. It is a brass P-trap that connects into a copper drain pipe lateral. What is the most likely source of the leak? The P-trap, or the tub drain? I have never done either and I fear attempting a repair 13 feet above me. But the drip has become a downpour whenever someone is using the shower in the tub.
I don’t understand why many use the washer provided for under the tub. The instructions indicate to use it under the strainer. Anyhow, it worked for you. Thanks for sharing.
Did you get it out? I just did the same thing found a video of a lady using a hammer and pliers. It took a bit of messing around and tried 2 different hammers but got it out
What was the point of the pipe dope on the gasket? Half of it seemed to rub off onto the bottom of the tub in the process of putting it in place. You don't really need to put teflon/pipe dope on these connections... they're drain pipes, so they're not under pressure!
I’m a cautious person and doing new construction Warranty for years have seen so many of these leak. The megalock will fill in the smallest scratches on the tub or the tub shoe. And you are forgetting about all the pounds of pressure when you fill the tub for a bath! That’s a good amount of head pressure. I would do the math, but I have to go read to my kids.
Sooo i went ahead and tried to replace this because my brothers and mine bathroom one was completely worn out. The moment i tried to turn the damn thing it snapped the cross bars, and when i tried to chisel the top it came off with a love tap. Now im waiting for my dad to come home( 😢) because the thread portion of the old one is stuck in there still.
that came out way too easy no broken cross pieces. You win giant hairball award beats the mess in mine. this reminds me i need some new dope mine is at bottom of can and kinda hard. but should i go with blue monster again or megalock.
I’ve never tried the blue monster so I can’t suggest it. I do like their tape. I will have to get a can to try out. Thank you.
Pro tip, they make 1.5" extraction sockets for tub drains. Ended up replubing the drain anyway but man that thing was corroded as hell and came out with ease.
@@ThatFixItGuyremoved the old drain easily! Tried installing the new one, the entire drain was turning when I tried to replace the drain! BTW, a jacuzzi tube was installed about 8 years ago! Upon removing the old drain, I did notice that the drain DID NOT have the gasket, the installers put plumbers putty instead! Any ideas on how to fix the problem?
Thank you for including the tip for pressing down on pipe to loosen space!! I was stumped until I watched your video 🙏
Glad this could help you out.
You're a lifesaver, my man. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
My wife has been wanting to soak in a tub full of hot water , this is the solution. Thank you 😊
I love the realism. yeah, we have hair in our drain too. Wife and daughter both have long hair LOL Nice video. Thanks
Nice fix. I'd be afraid of introducing a leak if I changed mine out. Looking forward to seeing the shower valve replacement!
Thank you David.
What if you can’t get that rubber gasket installed below the drain??
You've helped a lot past few days. Subbed.
Awesome! So glad to hear. Thank you for the Sub!
First time I hear of this plumbing dumbell and it could be a life saver, I have a stubborn clog I can't get to by snaking through the overflow valve, now I realize I can just remove the drain and attack it from there, I just ordered this from amazon and should come tomorrow.. I hope it will be the solution to my problem!
This was so easy to follow. We ended up having to replace the pvc pipe too. Still, it only took my daughter and me a couple hours, and that included driving back to the hardware store a couple times. Thank you for this video 😊
Thanks buddy, not so drains are quite the same, but I got mine off just that quick thanks to you!
cool. Glad this helped you out.
Thank you for the video. I need to change out a tub drain and this helped me know what I need to get and do.
Your welcome. Hope we can help again.
Thanks for the great information Brian. Wow that’s a lot of hair, I agree it had to have been there before you got the tubbrella. Take care and have a great weekend 👍
Thank you Britt. I hope you are having a great weekend as well.
Awesome. Thanks for the video. Now I feel confident replacing mine as well.
Your welcome. You got this!
For those that don't know, Teflon tape isn't a sealer, but a lubricant to allow fittings to be made tighter which helps to prevent leaks.
Right on! It is a super lube in my opinion. Thank you.
It's also a sealer. Try not using it on gas lines😅
It is a sealer. Read the description of Teflon manufacturing.
Farm_fab: You are going to have a whole lot of trouble trying to convice a bunch of people that Teflon tape is just a lubricant. I am not one of those you have to convince.
Excellent job and excellent explication 👍
Thanks for the tips! I like the toe tapper!
Your welcome. We need to get you one in a new tub!
😂 he make it look easy , as a plumber newer home is easier but older home I don’t think so
Great video thanks!
Your welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank , learn something new every day.
Your welcome. I try to as well. Never stop.
the content gods gifted you a cartridge repair video 👍😀
😂 totally. Homeownership is the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you.
@@ThatFixItGuy we're all grateful for people such as yourself who help us through it!
Thank you for the extremely thorough video! I just have to ask though, the top of my drain shoe seemed off center and I then wondered if it had been draining elsewhere? How will I assess that without removing the tub?
If this is the first floor you can cut a hole behind the shower valve close to the floor. If it is the second floor I would cut a hole in the ceiling.
So glad someone put tape and dope on those thread
Very EZ and clear instructions to follow!
Hi thanks for the video I have a question that cross on the bottom off the tub are broken how can I get it out then. I can even find someone to fix my so I'm going to try it myself after I saw your video. Thanks
Once when I came across broken cross bars and before I watched this video, I had to chisel the plastic pieces away with a hammer and flathead screwdriver. In some areas was able to chisel in and somewhat turn part of the old drain. McGuver skills were definitely needed that day. Good luck!
Great presentation. Thanks Again
How long do you need to wait to test it out?
Looking forward that shower cartridge replacement lol😅
😂 me too!
Never thought about putting tape and the goup. I'm going to try it tomorrow when i replace mine. 😢
This method has been good to me for a long time. You got this.
Literally needed this video tonight. Gave my kid a bath and apparently the tub plumbers putty is no long keeping the water out. Started leaking into the basement.
This will be tomorrow's project after work....
So glad this could help you out.
@ThatFixItGuy fixed the drain today. You were a huge help man. My Dad never really showed me how to do much of anything growing up. Now I'm 43 and rely on TH-cam to walk me through stuff like this.
"Oh MAN, what is goin' on THERE!" hahaha Thanks for the video, I enjoyed your humor.
Thank you
You are welcome 👍
Thank you, just what I needed
Brian, i recently got a tool for turning 3/4" pipe from the inside. It was a package deal, and i got several other tools as well.
Sweet. Internal pipe wrenches are awesome. I have something planned for one in the future.
Thanks 😊 ❤
Your welcome.
Good video! 👍🏼
Thank you.
I clean my drain of that much hair every couple months lol. The cross bar catches it. Thanks for the clear instructions. I’m a retiree updating and renovating.
overachiever 🤣😁🤪
GREAT VIDEO! Very informative and easy to follow ~
Great Video!
Megalock is good stuff. I prefer blue monster over that white tape myself.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I have an overflow piece with a chain linkage for draining the tub. Can I disconnect that chain linkage, place a faceplate over the overflow drain, and switch out my drain with one of these toe-tapper types you're using in this video? Thank you! PS - I subscribed and have been binge-watching all of your videos this morning! So helpful!
You totally can.
It all looks great, but I have big problem with removing old flange/rim - it keep spinning. I have managed to spin it with the tool, it kicked off the old silicon from between the rim and bathtub base, but even tho it's spinning quite easily it doesn't go up at all. I tried to spin and pool with pliers, but that doesn't seem to work either. What am I missing here? Are there kinds with no thread? Is this thread broken or unmatched? Maybe I am doing something wrong here? I also don't have access to under the bath tub as I would need to break the tiles (don't ask me - I bought this place like that..)
Screwing the cartridge into the drain, it wouldn't lock. I tried to unscrew it from the drain, it turned and turned. What do I do to get the cartridge stuck in the drain?
The 1966 bathtub is leaking into the basement through the drain. The bottom of the tub is 13 feet above my head in the drive in garage. It is a brass P-trap that connects into a copper drain pipe lateral. What is the most likely source of the leak? The P-trap, or the tub drain? I have never done either and I fear attempting a repair 13 feet above me. But the drip has become a downpour whenever someone is using the shower in the tub.
Can you see up there at all? Does it leak when just the tub is used as well?
I don’t understand why many use the washer provided for under the tub. The instructions indicate to use it under the strainer. Anyhow, it worked for you. Thanks for sharing.
I have never seen those instructions. It would leak everytime without that gasket.
Awesome video brother. I actually need to do this job in my tub what’s the best way to do it if the cross bars are broken. Please help 😂😂
Did you get it out? I just did the same thing found a video of a lady using a hammer and pliers. It took a bit of messing around and tried 2 different hammers but got it out
Link for the plumbing dumbell?
Plumbing Dumbell Wrench link: amzn.to/2XCpdbS
GTRAT!! Looks do-able BUT HOW MUCH. for all those parts and glue??
EXACTLY 😂 u gotta spend a good amount of money first to get all the parts needed in order to get the job done
BEWARE:
Sometime the pipe under the bathtub BREAKS when you try to remove the tub drain!!!!!!!!
Does it need the white piece with it too? 😳
The hair catcher? Or the Teflon tape?
What was the point of the pipe dope on the gasket? Half of it seemed to rub off onto the bottom of the tub in the process of putting it in place. You don't really need to put teflon/pipe dope on these connections... they're drain pipes, so they're not under pressure!
I’m a cautious person and doing new construction Warranty for years have seen so many of these leak. The megalock will fill in the smallest scratches on the tub or the tub shoe. And you are forgetting about all the pounds of pressure when you fill the tub for a bath! That’s a good amount of head pressure. I would do the math, but I have to go read to my kids.
What about the hair catcher? Cant use it anymore.
MY TUB SHOE DOES NOT HAVE THOSE CROSS LINES IN IT. HOW DO I GET IT OUT?
They make extraction tools for that purpose.
Works real great until all the rotten brass crossarms break off.
that is true. It all falls apart at some point.
Facts😂
I’m in this situation how have you approached it in the past?
@@brianandreasen2200 tub extraction tool, basically a big Ez-out for a drain.
Yeah I fear that in my ancient tub.
why does he sound like phil spencer?
The Microsoft guy? 😂
NEEDLE NOSES WLDVE EXTRACTED THAT DRAIN WIT EASE🙅🏾♂️🧢
It doesn't always come out easy if it hasn't been changed in 10+ years or if the cross bars are brittle and breaking.
Do one with brass waste and overflow lol
first
If your not first your last!
Hairy and the Hendersons..
I broke my drain pipe doing this and now I'm getting ghosted by every shit brained plumber in my town.
Sooo i went ahead and tried to replace this because my brothers and mine bathroom one was completely worn out. The moment i tried to turn the damn thing it snapped the cross bars, and when i tried to chisel the top it came off with a love tap. Now im waiting for my dad to come home( 😢) because the thread portion of the old one is stuck in there still.
Oh boy, are YOU ever in trouble. LOL