Thank you so much for this video!!! I am a single mom, and I replaced my broken pop up drain for $16.67 thanks to your help. I was sure I was going to have to call in some muscle, but your WD-40 trick worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!!
He installed it incorrectly. He left the black rubber gasket underneath the drain spud . It should’ve been removed and he should’ve used plumbers putty . Also at the end of the project you should’ve removed the lever and plunger mechanism from the overflow. This is the problem with TH-cam, everyone has an opinion/ way to do things unfortunately not always the correct one
This was EXACTLY what I needed. Super-easy fix for my rusted out drain and the DIY tool was perfect! I'm a 56 year old female with artritic hands and this was a snap. Thank you
Thank you so very much for this video. The plumber tool would not work for my tub, as there was a post in the center taller than the allowance in the tool. So, your pliers trick worked for me. And, I could not have done it without the WD-40 tip (used twice - 30 min each time, was able to turn once after first application and was able to finish after second application) as it was STUCK ! All fixed now - because of you! Thanks!
OK! This video helped me a lot. Thank you. I have to share something more though. I changed my old drain to ABS from brass. When I used the pliers, I broke the first needlenose pair. Then I sprayed rustcheck in and around the drain and left it overnight. It loosened it and I thought that I was unscrewing the drain with another pair of pliers but it turned out that the whole thing was turning underneath too. I decided to use the grinder to cut the whole thing off from underneath. That was the best thing that I could do. After that, Astalavista and I started to install my ABS kit. I was glad that I hadn't damaged the old washer when I found out that the new drain was leaking and I added it to the drain inside the bath because the washer in the kit had to go under the bath. That old washer stopped the leak. Don't get discouraged and have fun! :) Notes: The extractor tool is not even available at our local hardware stores and I would have to order it online which would take a few weeks before receiving it. Also, this is our Makita grinder: www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=tool&id=219&catid=3
Thanks Great video! Our drain was clogged with coconut oil but we had no clue on how to remove the inner drain to snake it. Your video saved us lots of time and money on unnecessary chemical liquids & tools. We only needed the needle nose pliers which we had handy in our kitchen drawer.
Thank you very much! It worked after watching 2 minutes into your video. When my other attempts with the drain removal tool failed, I was about to go Medieval.
Needle nose & adjustable pliers worked a treat, and saved me some money. I didn't use the rubber gasket, opted for a bead of plumber's putty instead. Rubber has a tendency to rot and harsh cleaning chemicals would probably accelerate that. Thanks!
It's funny that I was wondering how to remove the tub drain because we had water leaking below. I watched another You Tube video and they suggest using a barbell drain tool which I thought was cool but not for a 1 time use. Your method with the needle nose pliers and channel locks was even better since I have both already. The added induction for the WD40 was great. Long story short, the job is done and my better half is happy and I get to clean up the repair area below. Thanks for the posting and keep up the good work. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay cheerful.
As an automotive mechanic who is getting into the house do it yourselfer I say thanks you tube.moving out of my apartment and the stopper is broken (gotta fix it) definitely this reassures me that what I was about to do will work.
This was awesome - thanks for sharing! I Had to take the drain out because the center hole was stripped and I couldn't put in a new pop up stopper in. The threads were mangled from the top. Took out the drain, screwed the stopper in from the back to fix the threads, replaced the drain, and was able to put the stopper in!
Very useful video, probably the most useful DIY video on TH-cam! Everyone has a tub drain, and sooner or later, it will get clogged up with hair or need to be replaced. Mine is clogged up and I did not want to invest in a tool for a one time use. Many thanks for an excellent video, clearly showing how its done. With no music, hurrah!
Thank you, thank you! WD-40 and duct tape fix the world lol. My bathtub is from 1968 and I could not get the darn thing out but I am going to try this tomorrow. I already have these tools and I won’t have to buy some expensive gadgets another TH-camr had. Thank you.
Oh, and my pliers are fine! I was already trying them before I saw your video. I just hadn't figured out the adjustable wrench extra torque part! Thank you!!!
Great video, useful advice! I found the use of Americas cure-all (aka WD-40) letting it soak for 5 minutes and using a set of needle nose vice grips was all that was needed. the key is to the WD-40 soak into the rusted threading and with a smooth and steady turn of the pliers it came right out! thanks for posting!
Thanks for this, your method worked well for me. Course, it likely helped that I ran the hot water for about five minutes to help lessen the old plumbers putty.
Thank you! This helped me remove a bunch of hair that was clogging my drain, just about 2 inches below. I tried using my drain snake and was getting nothing, so this was a big help!
Thank you! Most diy vids don't tell you they've previously loosened it. (Most of the time the part they're changing is clearly brand new) That spray tip worked beautifully. I used Release All which is a mineral oil spray. I had vice grips instead of channel lock pliers and it worked like a charm! Now to get the tub out of the tiny bathroom! 😆
100% accurate in your assessment. Ive been able to achieve success in multiple DIY plumbing jobs infinity more difficult than the one shown in this video...however, i have never been able to remove that old pesky drain. I just bought some penatrating oil called Liquid Wrench 🔧 and Im gonna give it a try.
Thanks mate..... This was freaking brilliant.... Two broke girls trying to fix our bath... Looked even worse then yours.... Your use of the needle pliers and the wrench was awesome. We didn't have wd-40 so we used bike spray.... Cost us $20 to buy the new drain and stopper and a bottle of CLR and vinegar. DOne!!! Pristine bathtub.
I have an access panel to the back of the bath tub however I wanted to make sure I was going to remove this correctly and not break anything lol. Thank you for the help
Very clever and a great way to save the expense of a drain remover tool. Some of those run $60 and up, and for a one time use, it was way out of my budget. Anyhow, this method didn't work for me as the crossbar in my drain was so corroded from hard water that it totally broke off when my son tried to remove it. So now what? I'm a 76 yr old woman left with a mess, and don't laugh.... I installed a new vanity and toilet all by myself, plumbing and all! Anyhow, I messed with every method I saw on youtube and nothing worked, so I put my brain to use. I used a thin screwdriver to get under the flange and lifted it up from the plumber's putty. Some have done that and then can grab the lip of the flange and unscrew it that way. No such luck for this poor old soul! The whole flange broke off and now I was left with the remainder of the drain screwed to the wall down inside. However, I could see that it was only about a half inch in length, maybe 3/4 of an inch. Well, off to Lowes where they had another tool to try. One end was too small, and the other end was too big! I tried duct tape on the smaller end, which was a good 1/4 " too small...... that didn't work! I tried the crow bar method and everything else I've seen on youtube and nothing worked for me, so the only thing left was my own ingenuity. I took a very thin paring knife and worked it into the copper piece left screwed into the drain and VERY carefully worked it down the side of the drain the half inch or more, and yes, I used a hammer to work it down there, but very carefully. I couldn't tell for sure if the pipe it is inserted into was copper or brass, so I didn't want to puncture the other pipe. Once I loosened it about a 16th of an inch away from the threaded wall in one spot, I then inserted a small thin 3" screwdriver. I worked that back and forth, carefully, pulling the drain away from the threaded pipe, until before I knew it, the whole ring just fell off! Voila! Three days of frustration and running back and forth to get plumbing supplies, and all it took was a kitchen knife. Of course, this would only work because I had gotten the flange off the tub and apart from the insert! If nothing else works for you, perhaps you might try my ole kitchen knife method! LOL Now to add the plumber's putty to the new flange and get it all screwed in well. I was just so excited about getting the drain out, that I had to take a little break before finishing up the job! BTW, I also installed a new diverter and a new tub spout. A good day's work for an old woman, huh? LOL
Brava!!! Great job, especially as a senior!!!! Very useful to learn from your experience, in case this happens to me too. I'm glad you posted this info, its very helpful!
Thank you for explaining what you went through so some of us youngsters maybe won't have to. Who enjoys riding around for a part that can't help? I'm taking out a inserted tub that leaves you no room to stand in. I can't tell you how many times I nearly broke my neck trying to keep on my feet. I want to know who designs all this garbage!
I use that same method! I did learn the hard way about the rubber gasket that comes with the waste plug. That rubber gasket installs on the underside of the tub. Use plumber's putty to go around the waste plug on the top side.
Thanks for posting your D.I.Y. Extraction Tool. I had to get my ass behind it, damned-near bent the needle-nose pliers. But I was really able to crank down on it & it worked without using WD-40!
thanks for sharing your knowledge! mine was actually too stuck and corroded to use this method since I started breaking the cross members (33 year old tub!), but I got one of those drain tools and it worked.
This was super helpful. Refinishing our cast iron tub, and buying a tool for the job is out of budget, since we would use it once. Great way to utilize tools we already own.
Damn people always complain, obviously you can damage your needle nose pliers if you twist too hard, but he's showing you how HE did it, you can use other tools to grip and twist, figure it out! anyways it helped me out thanks!
Glad this worked for others but on a 30+ year old tub this broke my pliers. Tried again using a wrench and it broke one of the drain crossbars. $10 Drain wrench tool got it off immediately.
+Asia @Me I write patents for a living so technical instructions are second nature. However, I found speaking coherently to be much more difficult than writing.
this worked for one of my drains!! Had watched a ton of videos making a godawful mess of their drains. Me and a friend watched this video, went straight to the master bath, and the drain came out in 1 min flat. Granted, if it is not really stuck in there, it is a little easier to remove as we discovered. We did try this in the guest bathroom, and it did not work because the drain is really tight on there. So we looking for a plan B. I am hoping I do not have to be the EZ tool for something that will be a one time use. And I would prefer no to tear up my drain.
This little th-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
10 yrs later and I’m another fan. Unfortunately the spokes in my drain were broken. I knew I needed some sort of leverage and what worked for me was the head of my small rubber mallet. It fit with some space around and then I pulled back and was able to get it started unscrewing. My drain was old enough that it snapped, but I got the remainder out w pliers. Was scary for a moment!
What! No visegrips? Where's the blood and chipped porcelain like in most of my projects? The WD tip is a good one, plus I didn't know about the pop up drain option so a trip to HD is imminent. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the great video. Saved me from calling the Roto Rooter, who most times end up sitting in their van and let time pass by so they could hand an exorbitant invoice .
Found an equal (or better) free solution. Use a regular open end wrench or combination wrench. About 17mm. Should span 2 if the "splines" perfectly. Combo wrench works best as you can just put a strong piece of metal through the hole and turn. This is a solid solution when the hardware store is closed.
I'm about to try this, but not sure what I'm doing. My tub is like yours. So, does this replace the need to use the little flip up knob on the tub wall right up under the faucet? TFS
Thank you so much for this video!!! I am a single mom, and I replaced my broken pop up drain for $16.67 thanks to your help. I was sure I was going to have to call in some muscle, but your WD-40 trick worked like a charm! Thank you so much!!!
Your welcome. Your comment made my day!
He installed it incorrectly. He left the black rubber gasket underneath the drain spud . It should’ve been removed and he should’ve used plumbers putty . Also at the end of the project you should’ve removed the lever and plunger mechanism from the overflow. This is the problem with TH-cam, everyone has an opinion/ way to do things unfortunately not always the correct one
It's gonna leak. Washer goes between tube and drain
my sister managed to get the snake stuck in the drain. thanks to you i was able to grab my big pliers and unscrew it. this is forever knowledge!
THE BEST hack I found on TH-cam!! Totally worked easily, with no slippage or damage of the tools.
Thank you Thank you Thank you 🙌🙌
This was EXACTLY what I needed. Super-easy fix for my rusted out drain and the DIY tool was perfect! I'm a 56 year old female with artritic hands and this was a snap. Thank you
Sandra and I'm 67 with RA and this was ingenious for me also.
Thank you so very much for this video. The plumber tool would not work for my tub, as there was a post in the center taller than the allowance in the tool. So, your pliers trick worked for me. And, I could not have done it without the WD-40 tip (used twice - 30 min each time, was able to turn once after first application and was able to finish after second application) as it was STUCK ! All fixed now - because of you! Thanks!
OK! This video helped me a lot. Thank you. I have to share something more though. I changed my old drain to ABS from brass. When I used the pliers, I broke the first needlenose pair. Then I sprayed rustcheck in and around the drain and left it overnight. It loosened it and I thought that I was unscrewing the drain with another pair of pliers but it turned out that the whole thing was turning underneath too. I decided to use the grinder to cut the whole thing off from underneath. That was the best thing that I could do. After that, Astalavista and I started to install my ABS kit. I was glad that I hadn't damaged the old washer when I found out that the new drain was leaking and I added it to the drain inside the bath because the washer in the kit had to go under the bath. That old washer stopped the leak. Don't get discouraged and have fun! :)
Notes: The extractor tool is not even available at our local hardware stores and I would have to order it online which would take a few weeks before receiving it.
Also, this is our Makita grinder: www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=tool&id=219&catid=3
Thanks Great video! Our drain was clogged with coconut oil but we had no clue on how to remove the inner drain to snake it. Your video saved us lots of time and money on unnecessary chemical liquids & tools. We only needed the needle nose pliers which we had handy in our kitchen drawer.
Thank you very much! It worked after watching 2 minutes into your video. When my other attempts with the drain removal tool failed, I was about to go Medieval.
Needle nose & adjustable pliers worked a treat, and saved me some money. I didn't use the rubber gasket, opted for a bead of plumber's putty instead. Rubber has a tendency to rot and harsh cleaning chemicals would probably accelerate that. Thanks!
It's funny that I was wondering how to remove the tub drain because we had water leaking below. I watched another You Tube video and they suggest using a barbell drain tool which I thought was cool but not for a 1 time use. Your method with the needle nose pliers and channel locks was even better since I have both already. The added induction for the WD40 was great. Long story short, the job is done and my better half is happy and I get to clean up the repair area below. Thanks for the posting and keep up the good work.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay cheerful.
Sir...wherever you are right now, GOD BLESS YOU!!!
I had water in between my tub liner and tub. This worked magically. As soon as it started coming loose, the water all drained out!!! Thanks so much!
Man, this has really saved me, my adjustable so didn't fit my shower - but using the handles down on the long nose worked a treat, thank you so much
As an automotive mechanic who is getting into the house do it yourselfer I say thanks you tube.moving out of my apartment and the stopper is broken (gotta fix it) definitely this reassures me that what I was about to do will work.
This was awesome - thanks for sharing! I Had to take the drain out because the center hole was stripped and I couldn't put in a new pop up stopper in. The threads were mangled from the top. Took out the drain, screwed the stopper in from the back to fix the threads, replaced the drain, and was able to put the stopper in!
Very useful video, probably the most useful DIY video on TH-cam! Everyone has a tub drain, and sooner or later, it will get clogged up with hair or need to be replaced. Mine is clogged up and I did not want to invest in a tool for a one time use. Many thanks for an excellent video, clearly showing how its done. With no music, hurrah!
Your welcome. I had no idea how many people would benefit from this video when it was made.
Thank you, thank you! WD-40 and duct tape fix the world lol.
My bathtub is from 1968 and I could not get the darn thing out but I am going to try this tomorrow. I already have these tools and I won’t have to buy some expensive gadgets another TH-camr had. Thank you.
Brilliant! Saved us a trip to the hardware store. By the time I got upstairs, my husband already had the drain flange out. Thanks!
Oh, and my pliers are fine! I was already trying them before I saw your video. I just hadn't figured out the adjustable wrench extra torque part! Thank you!!!
This method is the only one that worked for me and I didnt even ruin my needle nose! Thanks!!
Brilliant! I had to switch out a newer drain. No special one-use tool required. This worked perfectly. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for the help no plumber need today!! Thank Goodness for the internet!
Great video, useful advice! I found the use of Americas cure-all (aka WD-40) letting it soak for 5 minutes and using a set of needle nose vice grips was all that was needed. the key is to the WD-40 soak into the rusted threading and with a smooth and steady turn of the pliers it came right out! thanks for posting!
thank you!! I spent 30 mins using a hammer and flat head screw driver trying to get around the edges but this is so much quicker 🙌🏽
Thanks for this, your method worked well for me. Course, it likely helped that I ran the hot water for about five minutes to help lessen the old plumbers putty.
Good idea!
Dude, excellent video. Love your improvised tool. I was going to buy a "drain-removing tool". I'll try your method first. Thanks again.
Thanks a lot! Doing a bathtub replacement now I didn't have the key to get the drain flange out. Worked like a charm!
YES! Your trick saved me a trip to Home Depot! It worked. Thank you so much.
Thank you! This helped me remove a bunch of hair that was clogging my drain, just about 2 inches below. I tried using my drain snake and was getting nothing, so this was a big help!
Exactly what I was hoping to find to remove the drain for the tub. It worked out perfectly. Thanks for the tip.
Thank you! Most diy vids don't tell you they've previously loosened it. (Most of the time the part they're changing is clearly brand new) That spray tip worked beautifully. I used Release All which is a mineral oil spray. I had vice grips instead of channel lock pliers and it worked like a charm! Now to get the tub out of the tiny bathroom! 😆
100% accurate in your assessment.
Ive been able to achieve success in multiple DIY plumbing jobs infinity more difficult than the one shown in this video...however, i have never been able to remove that old pesky drain. I just bought some penatrating oil called Liquid Wrench 🔧 and Im gonna give it a try.
saved me $12 on that tool they sell for this very purpose. Thank you kind sir
12 dollars is a bargain compared to what I have seen.
Awesome I’m more impressed with his expressions then the install. Great job amigo
omg! This was so helpful!!! I wanted to do this last year but couldn't remove old drain!! THANK YOU!!!
WORKED LIKE A CHARM AND SAVED ME FROM BUYING A DRAIN WRENCH! TYVM
Thanks mate..... This was freaking brilliant.... Two broke girls trying to fix our bath... Looked even worse then yours.... Your use of the needle pliers and the wrench was awesome. We didn't have wd-40 so we used bike spray.... Cost us $20 to buy the new drain and stopper and a bottle of CLR and vinegar. DOne!!! Pristine bathtub.
I love your ingenuity. I don't have one of those drain keys but this worked like a charm. Thank you for sharing.
I have an access panel to the back of the bath tub however I wanted to make sure I was going to remove this correctly and not break anything lol. Thank you for the help
Very clever and a great way to save the expense of a drain remover tool. Some of those run $60 and up, and for a one time use, it was way out of my budget. Anyhow, this method didn't work for me as the crossbar in my drain was so corroded from hard water that it totally broke off when my son tried to remove it. So now what? I'm a 76 yr old woman left with a mess, and don't laugh.... I installed a new vanity and toilet all by myself, plumbing and all! Anyhow, I messed with every method I saw on youtube and nothing worked, so I put my brain to use. I used a thin screwdriver to get under the flange and lifted it up from the plumber's putty. Some have done that and then can grab the lip of the flange and unscrew it that way. No such luck for this poor old soul! The whole flange broke off and now I was left with the remainder of the drain screwed to the wall down inside. However, I could see that it was only about a half inch in length, maybe 3/4 of an inch. Well, off to Lowes where they had another tool to try. One end was too small, and the other end was too big! I tried duct tape on the smaller end, which was a good 1/4 " too small...... that didn't work! I tried the crow bar method and everything else I've seen on youtube and nothing worked for me, so the only thing left was my own ingenuity. I took a very thin paring knife and worked it into the copper piece left screwed into the drain and VERY carefully worked it down the side of the drain the half inch or more, and yes, I used a hammer to work it down there, but very carefully. I couldn't tell for sure if the pipe it is inserted into was copper or brass, so I didn't want to puncture the other pipe. Once I loosened it about a 16th of an inch away from the threaded wall in one spot, I then inserted a small thin 3" screwdriver. I worked that back and forth, carefully, pulling the drain away from the threaded pipe, until before I knew it, the whole ring just fell off! Voila! Three days of frustration and running back and forth to get plumbing supplies, and all it took was a kitchen knife. Of course, this would only work because I had gotten the flange off the tub and apart from the insert! If nothing else works for you, perhaps you might try my ole kitchen knife method! LOL Now to add the plumber's putty to the new flange and get it all screwed in well. I was just so excited about getting the drain out, that I had to take a little break before finishing up the job! BTW, I also installed a new diverter and a new tub spout. A good day's work for an old woman, huh? LOL
Brava!!! Great job, especially as a senior!!!! Very useful to learn from your experience, in case this happens to me too. I'm glad you posted this info, its very helpful!
PERFECT THANK YOU
Thank you for explaining what you went through so some of us youngsters maybe won't have to. Who enjoys riding around for a part that can't help? I'm taking out a inserted tub that leaves you no room to stand in. I can't tell you how many times I nearly broke my neck trying to keep on my feet. I want to know who designs all this garbage!
Thanks. Tried that today w/ WD40 and getting into sufficient position to maximize the twist and got out a drain that must've been there for decades.
Thank u! I couldn't fit the snake down my bathtub. Just got the drain out thanks to ur video
You, Sir, saved me a trip to the hardware store....THANK YOU!
Dude you are the man. You just saved me so much of a headache with this video.
THANK YOU!!!! It worked like a charm on a 15 year old drain.
I use that same method!
I did learn the hard way about the rubber gasket that comes with the waste plug. That rubber gasket installs on the underside of the tub. Use plumber's putty to go around the waste plug on the top side.
Loved your needle nose plier solution, made quick quick work of replacing my old drain, thanks!!
Thanks for posting your D.I.Y. Extraction Tool. I had to get my ass behind it, damned-near bent the needle-nose pliers. But I was really able to crank down on it & it worked without using WD-40!
Worked great, thanks for sharing!
*And if you don't have WD-40 on hand, just put a little bit of soap around the edges.
Wow, your method worked perfect for me. Much appreciated. Didn't damage my needle nose pliers
Omg thanks so much this was super helpful and was easy to do!!! You are a lifesaver!
Exactly what I needed to see, and it worked perfectly for me too, using tools I already had. Thank you for the video.
Dad? My Dad is Doug Cannon although you look nothing like him
thanks for sharing your knowledge! mine was actually too stuck and corroded to use this method since I started breaking the cross members (33 year old tub!), but I got one of those drain tools and it worked.
This was super helpful. Refinishing our cast iron tub, and buying a tool for the job is out of budget, since we would use it once. Great way to utilize tools we already own.
Damn people always complain, obviously you can damage your needle nose pliers if you twist too hard, but he's showing you how HE did it, you can use other tools to grip and twist, figure it out! anyways it helped me out thanks!
The tool cost about $40. So even if you damage your needle nose pliers it is still cheaper using his method.
Needle nose pliers are $5 at the local hardware store. People need to stop being bitches
@@ZimZam131 $40??? Maybe if you're buying the extractor tool but the simple tub drain dumbell wrench is less than $10 amzn.to/2KDIsuj
Thank you so much for your video. It was exactly what I needed to tackle a new type of job successfully.
Thanks for the video,it helped me out ,had to replace drain stopper,thanks great info.
THEM THAR NOODLE NOSE PLIERS DO COME IN HANDY !
The magic of creativity and minimalistic mindset.
Perfect solution - saved me lots of time. Thanks for sharing.
Worked like a charm. Didn't want to go buy a tool we'd only use once! Thanks for the tip!
Your welcome!
Glad this worked for others but on a 30+ year old tub this broke my pliers. Tried again using a wrench and it broke one of the drain crossbars. $10 Drain wrench tool got it off immediately.
You made that very simple and easy to follow thank you very much!
+Asia @Me I write patents for a living so technical instructions are second nature. However, I found speaking coherently to be much more difficult than writing.
will a snake (for clugs) fit in that existing collar or do i need to remove it?
Great video!
Thanks that was super easy. I used liquid wrench. Love that stuff when things are rusted on.
this worked for one of my drains!! Had watched a ton of videos making a godawful mess of their drains. Me and a friend watched this video, went straight to the master bath, and the drain came out in 1 min flat. Granted, if it is not really stuck in there, it is a little easier to remove as we discovered. We did try this in the guest bathroom, and it did not work because the drain is really tight on there. So we looking for a plan B. I am hoping I do not have to be the EZ tool for something that will be a one time use. And I would prefer no to tear up my drain.
I snapped off a crossmember trying it with the channel locks. Looks like I'll be getting the drain removing tool.
Thanks for the tip I've done the same thing. And it works flawlessly
Your tool worked like a charm. Thank you for sharing!
Worked like a charm! Thanks dude, you saved the day!
ya that did the trick. Saved me from having to buy a drain removal tool. thnx man 👍
Thank you so much. This helped me unclog my bathtub. God bless you.
Love the DIY extraction tool - you get the McGuyver Award
This little th-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
Thanks for sharing your method! Things like this are the life skills everyone should have but don't because it is not a common sense thing.
Great trick, but you forgot the plumbers putty to keep the water from escaping into whatever’s underneath your tub.
10 yrs later and I’m another fan. Unfortunately the spokes in my drain were broken. I knew I needed some sort of leverage and what worked for me was the head of my small rubber mallet. It fit with some space around and then I pulled back and was able to get it started unscrewing.
My drain was old enough that it snapped, but I got the remainder out w pliers. Was scary for a moment!
Good job buddy. Reminds me of the books for “dummies”, of which I’m guilty of buying them.
Thank you! You just saved me a ton of money on a remodel Woot Wooot!
You just saved me a hundred bucks! Thanks man!!
What! No visegrips? Where's the blood and chipped porcelain like in most of my projects? The WD tip is a good one, plus I didn't know about the pop up drain option so a trip to HD is imminent. Thanks for the video.
Why wouldn't you need to use plumbers putty to seal that outer edge area before putting the new drain in?
Thanks man you saved me a 100$ and a day
You’re a god! Thank you from a single lady!!!!!!😊
Replacing a tub but wasn't sure how to get the drain out...thank you!
thank you it worked great. applied the WD40 day before and it came right out.
Reminds me of John wayne gacy tub.good video John
You're a LIFE SAVER. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks dude worked killer no trip to Home Depot 👍
Awesome job buddy! It work perfect. Thank you
Thank you so much for the great video. Saved me from calling the Roto Rooter, who most times end up sitting in their van and let time pass by so they could hand an exorbitant invoice .
Worked for me...except I used regular pliers and a hammer to get the right amount of torque. Silicone lubricant spray helped and I took my time.
Great idea. Worked just fine.15min to replace t he drain.
What a great method! Thanks a bunch for sharing this tip!!!
How did the new drain fair long term considering you did not use plumbers putty?
The home was used as a rental for several years and sold about 4 1/2 years after the video was taken. No problems with leaks during that time.
Thanks for the removal tip. Worked like a charm.
I'd also recommend replacing the rubber ring and using plumbers putty...
Thanks for the tools info! mines gogga be stuck,im sure. probably over 50 yo! Wish me luck! !
Now what stops the hair from going down since you removed the screen?
Found an equal (or better) free solution. Use a regular open end wrench or combination wrench. About 17mm. Should span 2 if the "splines" perfectly. Combo wrench works best as you can just put a strong piece of metal through the hole and turn. This is a solid solution when the hardware store is closed.
You should post a video!
I'm about to try this, but not sure what I'm doing. My tub is like yours. So, does this replace the need to use the little flip up knob on the tub wall right up under the faucet? TFS