The removal of a tub drain is essential if you’re planning on removing and replacing your bathtub. It’s also required if the drain fitting has been badly corrosion-prone or leaks, and has replacement. Drain fittings are like piece with an flange or lip at the top, and an body that has threads on the exterior. It is inserted in the elbow also known as a shoe of a length of pipe which extends to the side of the tub. It then connects to the drain pipe.
In the drain fittings of most homes are two steel crossbars which create the shape of an “X” to keep the fall of large objects into the drain. Crossbars are what makes it possible to pull out the drain by using the use of pliers or a plug wrench.
The plug wrench can be described as a tiny wrench made from the steel or cast iron, which is milled to accommodate the crossbars of two or more dimensions of drains. If you plan on getting rid of your tub drain frequently it is worth to buy this item for a low cost. Additionally, since the head is fitted to the cross of the drain it is less likely of a snag and breaking the cross.
If you don’t have an extension wrench for a plug The best alternative is an assortment of locks with a needle. The pliers must be small enough that they can reach deep into the drain as well as through the cross. After the locking pliers have been secured, you can use the standard pliers to rotate the locking pliers to let the drain loosen.
If your drain isn’t equipped with crossbars, then you’ll need to make use of a device called bathtub drain extractor. It is a conical form and helical knurls which grip the wall of the metal that is within the fitting for drains. The extractor is turned by the help of a wrench that can be adjusted.
Eliminate from the Tub Stopper as well as the Screen
Take off the stopper for draining and screen in order to get access to your tub’s drain. If your tub is fitted with screen, just pry under the screen with the help of a small screwdriver that can take it off. Tubs with screens generally come with a plunger or bucket stopper that prevents the flow of water in your drainpipe.
If the tub is not equipped with a screen, it will likely include a stopper in the opening for drains. The procedure to take it out depends on the stopper’s design. Stoppers that are opened to close with the help of moving the stopper typically unbolt out of the drainage or they are secured by an elongated screwscrew. Stoppers operated by an overflow lever drain plate might include a rocker arm made of metal that extends across the horizontal part of tub drainage pipe. Remove the stopper with care and rocker arm out of the drain.
Take the drain out using an Adapter Wrench
The end of the wrench through the opening in your drain, so that the wrench’s tines will fit over the crossbars on the drain. The majority of plug wrenches come with multiple sizes of head. Use the one that provides the best fitting.
Make the wrench turn counterclockwise using a large and adjustable wrench or tongue and groove pliers to release the drain. Unthread the drain completely by hand after it has become sufficient loose.
Disconnect the Drain Using Locking Pliers
Install a pair of needle-nose locking pliers into the drain opening as deep as the jaws can go. Be sure that the jaws are opposite side of the crossbars in the middle and an “X.” Secure the locking pliers with pliers until they’re tightly gripped to the crossbars.
Grab the locking pliers using a standard set of pliers, grasping as low as you can on the locking pliers to ensure they do not hinder the locking action. Make the pliers turn counterclockwise. Take your time and move slowly.
After a few turns the drain in the tub will be loose enough that you are able to put aside the second set of pliers . You can then rotate the locking pliers with your hand.
Cleanse the Drain Opening
Make use of a flathead screwdriver, or a putty knife along with an abrasive to take off an old piece from plumbing putty from the drain’s opening. Be careful do not let it fall down the drain since it will never break down, and could cause a blockage.