broken tub drain

11-15-2012, 02:44 PM	#1
biggscoo Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	broken tub drain Got a drain w ith broken crossbars. Do i sawzall it out?

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11-15-2012, 03:00 PM	#2
DannyT Member   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groveport, Ohio Posts: 1,579	broken tub drain that's usually what i had to do once the center broke out. i would cit a slit in an easy to get to spot mostly through then stick a screwdriver in the slot and the strainer would usually snap the rest of the way. depends on if it's cast or stamped.

11-15-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,642	broken tub drain Moved to Plumbing forum.

11-16-2012, 07:54 PM	#4
Tub Refinisher Barry   Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Carrollton, TX (Dallas suburb) Posts: 33	broken tub drain Careful not to cut into the tub. You may have better luck with a hacksaw blade. Cut a slit in it then insert a cold chisel in the slip and rap it in the direction you would to unscrew it (counterclockwise) and it should loosen up. You could start with some WD-40 or penetrating oil. Barry

11-16-2012, 10:58 PM	#5
jaydevries Member   Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 1,002	broken tub drain they make spread device to remove drain lowes sells one http://www.lowes.com/pd_272239-943-0...t_avg_rating|1 __________________ be careful my advice only comes from general knowledge i know about the 4 rules it takes to plumb and they are 1 poop needs to flow down hill. 2 hot on left cold on right 3 i get a pay check on Mondays 4 do not chew finger nails at or after work.

11-16-2012, 11:01 PM	#6
jaydevries Member   Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 1,002	broken tub drain never used the lowes one but i use this one all the time http://www.rectorseal.com/Golden-Ext...Drain-Tool.php __________________ be careful my advice only comes from general knowledge i know about the 4 rules it takes to plumb and they are 1 poop needs to flow down hill. 2 hot on left cold on right 3 i get a pay check on Mondays 4 do not chew finger nails at or after work.

11-16-2012, 11:02 PM	#7
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,179	broken tub drain Sure there's not a nut under the tub holding it in place?

11-17-2012, 04:30 PM	#8
DidIDoThat Plumber   Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 73	broken tub drain Quote: Originally Posted by joecaption Sure there's not a nut under the tub holding it in place? Its not a "nut" but you do have a female thread on the drain. If you bugger up the female thread your looking at replacing the waste and overflow. This is what is under the tub. Attached Thumbnails