![]() ![]() If the popup is frozen then you will need to use a small vice grip to remove it. Standard popups screw into place and can be removed by turning them counter clockwise. The first thing that you want to do when you are thinking about replacing your bathtub drain is inspect the popup and see if you can remove it by hand. Paper towles Replacing your bathtub drain You will need the following tools and parts to replace your bathtub drainĪ replacement Drain (same kind or maybe upgrade)Ī Bathtub Drain Wrench if you cant use pliers Parts and Tools Needed to Replace your Bathtub Drain This washer comes with the part but it is not used on top of the tub where the drain you are replacing comes into contact with the tub it is used below the tub to seal the pipe. You will need some plumbers putty that is not included with the drain and you may need to replace a large rubber washer that sits between the bottom of the tub and the drain pipe. This is important if you have a fiberglass tub because you don’t want to slip with a ratchet and slam your tool into the side of the tub or you will be replacing it.įinally you need to make sure that the new drain is sealed so it won’t leak. The second hardest part is getting a tool that will let you tighten and loosen the drain without taring everything up. It really is not difficult you just have to remember that you turn Clockwise to Tighten and Counter Clockwise to Loosen the drain just like any bolt. The main thing about this job is understanding how the drain is removed. Unfortunately the job was too big for him that was pretty funny to watch. well he was moving out anyway and maybe he was just trying to make everything work before he left. The problem many people have is when the drain gets corroded and they can’t get it unscrewed but I have seen some youtube videos of people going crazy on these things only to end up calling in a plumber. Eventually every bathtub is going to need some repairs and for some reason replacing the drain and popup seems to be one of the hardest jobs for people to accomplish. ![]()
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