Replacing an extremely corroded tub drain

Replacing this extremely corroded oil rubbed bronze tub drain trim.
#plumbing #plumber #repair #tub #bathroom #fyp #plumbinglife #tradesman

[@ccadama]

Thanks for the video. Like you, I had to replace a tub spud that was badly corroded and the crossbars were broken off, maybe by the owner. Getting the spud off with a extractor wasn't as bad as I thought it would be (long breaker bar helped). I also didn't replace that washer between the trap and tub since it was really wedged in and I used plumber's putty, pipe dope, and tape. No leaks.

[@jimnelsen2064]

I cant believe how many levels of lucky you made it through on that project.

[@JustinD912]

Those drains make me pucker up every time

[@cwcole]

A water softener is definitely a smart investment. Solved a lot of our plumbing issues.

[@pauleskridge7209]

This just opened my eyes to a repair I thought would require removal of the entire tub. Thanks for this vid. I need that tool lol

[@MPD-ih6sm]

What worked for me was to take a hard chisel and create notches at an angle on the edge of the drain. Then with the removal tool and a breaker bar, tap the top of the tool with a hammer while giving constant pressure to the tool counter clockwise, the drain came loose.

[@ricardoa.m1322]

Oh my goodness 😂what the hell!! That's what you called bad? The waters they aren't just bad they are really awful looks like you found the water heater on the seaside of the ocean 😂😂😂. Great and spot on job as usual lucky them they got you to sort all that issues. Greetings from UK

[@Verbalbullshit]

Thanks for the video, helped me fix mine tonight!

[@tech5298]

Me: What does it mean when a guy post a video like this? It makes it look easy? Me too: Um, I think that means the guy is good.

[@InsaneWatermelon666]

Nah it's just easy for us plumbers lol

[@NotMe-ej9yz]

I mean this shit ain't rocket surgery so if you've got two functioning hands and a couple braincells still firing in there then you should be able to do most of this kinda stuff

[@Kurogane_666]

We had a in tub in drain stopper it broke years ago and it corroded out we have a well water hard water and now I know how to replace it thank you

[@lambchop206]

thank you for showing me how to take out the drain trim.

[@jakeblue6008]

Plumbers putty for the win. Silicon is for the weak

[@conqwiztadore2213]

Except when the manufacturer asks For silicone. Azzh4t

[@raybunting7398]

Great job

[@frankcastillo8609]

Slick fix

[@IVIoNtoNI]

Beautiful

[@valyatimtsenko]

Nice work

[@tenthdimension9836]

I never take the original gasket out. I just slide it off to the side and let it fall into the cavity then slide the new one in. No muss no fuss. I also use pipe dope between the gasket and the tub. Especially on fiberglass because they can be so rough you end up with a leak.

[@michaelcatalanottohandyman]

Well done

[@poofybread2576]

ey boi Oops wrong channel

[@theplumbersplunger]

😂

[@theplumbersplunger]

@@stuemler 💯

[@datboi__]

Silicone or plumber's putty? (What's better)

[@fliprodriguez5250]

Easiest $150 he ever made

[@Frank289100]

YOU GOT THE TRIM OUT EASY BECAUSE IT'S PVC. IF THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN OLD BRASS YOU WOULD HAVE NEEDED TO CUT IT OUT WITH A SAWZALL.

[@tacklebox6239]

Hey Skippy, pro dope isn’t rated for pvc. You’re weakening the plastic by using that.

[@12yearssober]

So you just left the old rubber seal underneath the drain?

[@theplumbersplunger]

Less than 3 years old but yes, had to reuse it. It was wedged in there and the pvc was at an angle. Couldn’t get it out. I warranty my work for 2 years though. I let the customer know and offered to cut open the wall behind the tub to be able to replace it. They decided to leave it.

[@jrad6028]

Loosen the overflow it should have play. Was it on the 2nd story?

[@theplumbersplunger]

@@jrad6028 No play, tried that. It’s like the pvc was set too high and they just set the tub on it anyways. In a bad bind. It’s on a concrete slab. 1st floor

[@aaronstehle3835]

Who makes those tub drain threads?

[@mx-lj4qq]

Nice orange gloves

[@geoffwoodgate7450]

Not chrome plated?

[@AGreedyTree]

Mine was worse than that. I ended up having to replace the threaded part of the PVC beneath the drain. Luckily, my house is on pier and beam. I just got tired of looking at that old ugly drain.

[@skip1860]

Post and beam

[@Ismokecr8ck]

Putty > silicone

[@theplumbersplunger]

Every day 🤘🏼

[@Ismokecr8ck]

@@theplumbersplunger current apprentice going for my tradesmen and I inspire to do work like this shits beautiful

[@garykrell2058]

Silicone

[@Ismokecr8ck]

@@garykrell2058 just making it harder for the next guy honestly in my opinion but hey if it holds it holds right

[@garykrell2058]

@@Ismokecr8ck I haven't had a leak when I've used it you can get apart don't ever use dap that stuff you have to blast loose

[@gerald7044]

Don't water softeners cause premature wear to water heaters? I'm so confused.

[@scottapt5291]

Keep your annode changed every 3 years.

[@datboired832]

What area are you in?

[@heribertocandelaria2140]

Difficult, especially when you have to cut out the shoe.

[@spark967]

Yes ma’am it’s all finished…that will be $250 😂

[@scottapt5291]

What's your point? It is most likely more.

[@lovetheNorml]

Always do the drain before taking the over flow off..

[@lesliechung79]

3 years old 😂 make them cheap & stack them deep!!! Scotty Kilmer

[@dandylandpuffplaysminecraf8744]

No treatment plant?

[@macthemec]

Thats electrolysis , not hard water, that house has bugger issues

[@westoneaves7761]

Tub shoe tub shoe tub shoe. 😂

[@R06NS]

Dude you beat me to it. I was about to say how the FU*K did you get that off with just the tool😂 I usually have to go find my specialty tub shoe remover for this shit. The $25 one at lowes has probably saved me so many times.

[@InsaneWatermelon666]

I bought one recently but haven't had to use it yet 🤫

[@R06NS]

@@InsaneWatermelon666 🥲 I’m jealous

[@R06NS]

@@InsaneWatermelon666 I literally had to use it twice just today alone😂 I wish I could make this up. It was like the customers read my comment

[@InsaneWatermelon666]

@@R06NS I jinxed myself the day I posted this I had to use it

[@R06NS]

@@InsaneWatermelon666 I feel this deeply

[@nouseforaname]

Proceeds to put black fittings on again. Same time next year then!

[@theplumbersplunger]

*oil rubbed bronze. And shouldn’t happen again since water quality issue was fixed

[@vincentlamb3436]

Ill rub putty into the fine threads on stainless sink tailpieces. Pipe dope and putty makes the money, silicone smells funny 👌

[@brutalassassin442]

Never use those inserts always use something to size

[@isaiahj5324]

Need the name of that tool ASAP!

[@skip1860]

Spud wrench

[@conqwiztadore2213]

Hardwater doesn't corrode plumbing it makes them cake up with mineral deposit. What kind of cr4ck are you on? 🧠