how do i replace my tubdrain and seal

speedyreedy

how do i replace my tub drain and seal when i'm missing the crossbar for the dumb-bell to lock into ?

joecaption

Internal pipe extractor.
Any Lowes, Home Depot, plumbing supply will have them.

ben's plumbing

sometimes they can be cut from bottom..if you have access....

jaydevries

try one of these
http://www.rectorseal.com/Golden-Ext...Drain-Tool.php
or
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Internal...h/EN/index.htm
or
http://www.lowes.com/pd_272239-943-0...7C1&facetInfo=

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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.

DK75

This same thing happened to me and I don't have access underneath....unless I cut into the ceiling from below.

I had a wrench similar to the popular plumbers style channel locks. This one however had jaws with sharp edges on the opposite side of the jaw/teeth .......not rounded.

I was able to wedge the pliers head into the drain opening and open the jaws enough while turning to get enough of a bite on the drain to unthread. It wasn't easy and took many tries and some effort.

Otherwise I have heard of cutting a notch into the top diameter and using a screwdriver or prybar and trying to knock it counter clockwise. Not my first choice but something to consider.


Or there are the tools already mentioned which look like they would work awesome.