EASY Plumbing Tools for Removing Bathtub Drains

[@fredericksweet]

or if all else fails the dremel is your best friend.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

For sure. That is another great option!

[@wyndward]

Um... so do you have a video on how to fix it if the drain snaps off similar to what happened in this video?

[@susanseymour641]

Thanks for the tips Brian! Another tool to add to my growing collection!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thanks for watching.

[@jasonzupke1474]

I just removed the most stubburn 1-3/8 drain. Tried a couple tools and methods. Finally got it with a Blow torch for about 20 seconds, then turned it with that 1-1/2” extraction tool and a breaker bar.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Right on. That is awesome. I will add heat next time ones stuck. I just bought a new tool to review that looks like it could be the best on the market. A review will be coming soon.

[@jasonzupke1474]

@@ThatFixItGuy Yesterday I tried that new 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 extraction tool by Superior, and it did not work for me at all. It wasn’t even close to working in my situation. When using a blow torch make sure nothing is plastic that could melt. I’m assuming the heat makes the metal softer so the teeth can bite better. I’m going to try this method on another 1-3/8 drain soon. I will let you know how it works.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

@@jasonzupke1474 right on. Or look for a tub tornado. Have not used it yet, but the tool looks like it will remove anything. I will try to do a tool review on it soon. It’s a beast.

[@jasonzupke1474]

@@ThatFixItGuy Can you send a link please? Please test it out on an actual stuck drain. Looking forward to hearing about it.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

@@jasonzupke1474 sorry I’m looking for it on the internet. I can’t find it. I found it at a supply house.

[@saltspringrailway3683]

Heating it for a couple of minutes with a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the seal makes extraction much easier apparently.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I always forget about the heat gun, but you are right it may have helped. Thank you for your comment.

[@jasonzupke1474]

I clarify that. I used a blow torch for like 20 seconds and it softened the metal for a better bite.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

@@jasonzupke1474 right on.

[@honglanle6714]

This video is useful. Thank you

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I’m glad it helped! Thank you for watching and I hope we can help again.

[@anthonymarrone7444]

I used that tool and it started to turn around and around but it never came out it just kept turning interning interning I wonder if the grooves are stripped

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I have had mixed reviews on this tool. It has always worked for me, but I have only had to use it a handful of times. Did you get it to work?

[@stevesproul3744]

Great information brother

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thanks bro.

[@Sertao2013]

If the crosspieces are still good needle nose pliers works good to remove and replace the drain cap .

[@ThatFixItGuy]

So true. I am about to test a new product soon. That looks like it will be the best tub drain remover ever.

[@jeffflowers729]

just tried that and the cross pieces disintegrated lol

[@hornyconvict]

Half the time the cross hairs are totally gone tho

[@gcos325]

The Tub Drain Extractor tool does not work. It's teeth did not bite and it slipped every time. The brass coloured coating even flaked off. A waste of time and money. The metal teeth in the extractor tool need to be harder than the tub drain it needs to cut into.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Did you tap the extractor down in the drain? Sometimes it needs a little help getting down in there. How did you end up getting it out?

[@tommyowen529]

I agree. Bought one today, the teeth won’t grab, at all. I started with light hammer whacks then full on angry whacks, still wouldn’t grab. Gonna try some friction tape but I doubt it works.

[@nicgiangreco21]

@@tommyowen529 did the friction tape work? Same issue. The teeth didn’t grab

[@jasonzupke1474]

I broke it loose with a blow torch first, then the 1-1/2 “ extractor started turning it.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Suck to see that this did not work for so many people. I saw a new tool the other day and bought it. Way different and looks like it will get any drain out.

[@jboogie380]

Mine still has the middle part stick out can I still use the wrench

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yes you should be able to use the dumbbell wrench to remove it.

[@krazykurt8836]

What happens when it just continues to spin and not come out?

[@elliottryan13]

My extraction tool is slightly too big (universal 1.5"). If I try to hammer it into the drain Heman style will it crack the tub?

[@ar4561]

Did u get it out? I have the same issue

[@jboy856]

im a olumber you can hammer it in

[@toddlane4261]

It should be noted that, much to my surprise, a standard socket wrench alone probably won't fit the drain extractor. So, if you are like me and have various screwdrivers, pliers and mid-size wrenches, but not a large assortment of tools, you may not have what is necessary.

[@jeffflowers729]

I watched your other video about "easy" drain removal. My cross members disintegrated. I was about to comment and then saw this video in the sidebar. I'm afraid of it being stuck and twisting whatever pipe fixture its screwed into underneath. It's a mobile home with little to no access underneath without removing the vapor barrier and insulation if something breaks like it did on you :(

[@manyo9049]

Where’s part 2?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Like Rambo part 2? You need an extraction?

[@dancar02]

This is the tool I need to remove the drain. Where did you buy the Tub Drain Extractor? Thank you.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I got it at Home Depot. I also put a link in the description box for one. You could also try a dumbbell if the cross is still in the tub drain.

[@dancar02]

Thanks.

[@liledfreemon4673]

Thanks cause my cross bar thing broke when my spouse dropped a huge shampoo bottle on it

[@patrickgalla7588]

😉👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you!

[@fassst]

This tool does not work.

[@mistersmithers6488]

Anti climactic

[@artkyger3425]

Right on, excellent video brother. Remember F___ J__ B____