This is the exact video I needed, I have a drain that's 50 years old that won't move, it lost its cross member and seems to have rusted into place. I have tried using the hammer and pliers method, the "drain removal tool" that home depot sells, and using just a hammer. but nothing has worked. I will try this today or tomorrow and report back! How long do you use the heat gun for and what temperature do you use? I tried up to 360 but it didn't help, the drain was a little warm but not hot.
Fingers crossed this helps you get that drain out! Let me know how it goes. I used a Wagner heat gun at the 750°F setting and heated the drain and the surrounding area of the bathtub for about 2 minutes. After that, I was finally able to move it from its place. In my case, it was a metal bathtub. If the drain remains stuck after heating, consider applying a penetrating lubricant like WD-40 around the drain's edges and allowing it to sit for several hours before attempting removal again.
@@MrStukov So far nothing, I heated up for 10 mins at 650, and started knocking. What's happening is the gouge is getting deeper, but the drain isn't spinning. I have a small 1 mm wide GAP under the left side of the drain flange, I ran a utility knife in there and pulling out some brown powder/gunk, I think water has been seeping in and rusting it up. I'm going to try to get some WD-40 and let it seep there it see if it helps loosen things up. Once you heated up the drain for 2 minutes, how long did it take for the drain to start finally moving? I went it at for about 2 minutes of straight hammering about 3 different times and i just ended up making a deeper gouge and revealing the brass under the stainless steel finish.
@@MrStukov I did it!!!! I used the hot air gun at 750 for a ltitle longer, and then took a utility knife that fit in under the flange and started scraping some light brown sandy residue out, I kept going until the notch started to move. I thought I was imagining it, but then it stated finally moving. I had to cut another notch once it was behind the faucet, but its FINALLY FREE after hours! Thank you so much for this video, I must have watched 15 different videos and thought something was wrong with my tub/drain. Subscribed!
In a standard bathtub drain installation, a rubber gasket is positioned between the drain shoe and the underside of the tub to ensure a watertight seal. On the tub's interior surface, plumber's putty is typically applied between the drain flange and the tub to prevent leaks. However, silicone sealant can be used as a substitute for plumber's putty in this area, especially when working with materials like acrylic or fiberglass, where putty may not be suitable.
This is the exact video I needed, I have a drain that's 50 years old that won't move, it lost its cross member and seems to have rusted into place. I have tried using the hammer and pliers method, the "drain removal tool" that home depot sells, and using just a hammer. but nothing has worked. I will try this today or tomorrow and report back!
How long do you use the heat gun for and what temperature do you use? I tried up to 360 but it didn't help, the drain was a little warm but not hot.
Fingers crossed this helps you get that drain out! Let me know how it goes.
I used a Wagner heat gun at the 750°F setting and heated the drain and the surrounding area of the bathtub for about 2 minutes. After that, I was finally able to move it from its place. In my case, it was a metal bathtub.
If the drain remains stuck after heating, consider applying a penetrating lubricant like WD-40 around the drain's edges and allowing it to sit for several hours before attempting removal again.
@@MrStukov So far nothing, I heated up for 10 mins at 650, and started knocking. What's happening is the gouge is getting deeper, but the drain isn't spinning. I have a small 1 mm wide GAP under the left side of the drain flange, I ran a utility knife in there and pulling out some brown powder/gunk, I think water has been seeping in and rusting it up. I'm going to try to get some WD-40 and let it seep there it see if it helps loosen things up.
Once you heated up the drain for 2 minutes, how long did it take for the drain to start finally moving? I went it at for about 2 minutes of straight hammering about 3 different times and i just ended up making a deeper gouge and revealing the brass under the stainless steel finish.
@@MrStukov I did it!!!! I used the hot air gun at 750 for a ltitle longer, and then took a utility knife that fit in under the flange and started scraping some light brown sandy residue out, I kept going until the notch started to move. I thought I was imagining it, but then it stated finally moving. I had to cut another notch once it was behind the faucet, but its FINALLY FREE after hours! Thank you so much for this video, I must have watched 15 different videos and thought something was wrong with my tub/drain.
Subscribed!
@@MrStukov I DID IT!!!
@@edgarbaez516 You deserve a beer after that battle! 🍻 Those old, rusted drains are no joke, and you definitely earned the win here.
Lets see where you placed that rubber gasket. Could silicone be used in that gap?
In a standard bathtub drain installation, a rubber gasket is positioned between the drain shoe and the underside of the tub to ensure a watertight seal. On the tub's interior surface, plumber's putty is typically applied between the drain flange and the tub to prevent leaks. However, silicone sealant can be used as a substitute for plumber's putty in this area, especially when working with materials like acrylic or fiberglass, where putty may not be suitable.
@@MrStukov thanks
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