fixing drain in tub

[CasioTech]

I know that I need pliers handles down and then use them as a wrench... Is there any advice? I changed the one in my kitchen sink as well and that was pretty easy... I know that the bath tub can be tricky.

 

[CasioTech]

bump

 

[IronWing]

Isn't the drain supposed to leak?


Anyway, where specifically is it leaking? Do you have teflon plumbers tape handy?

 

[NoShangriLa]

Not much different than kitchen sink, however it can be difficult to take the flange off the tub. Try using a pair of pliers to take it off, other wise a basin/strainer wrench might be a requirement (a piece of pipe with 4 cut slots with drill holes for screw drive leverage will do it in a pinch). Dill and use a chisel/screw drive to hammer it out if rust seize the flange in place. Plumbers puddy or silicone caulking often is use between the flange & tub for a better seal.

 

[CasioTech]

Originally posted by: NoShangriLa

Not much different than kitchen sink, however it can be difficult to take the flange off the tub. Try using a pair of pliers to take it off, other wise a basin/strainer wrench might be a requirement (a piece of pipe with 4 cut slots with drill holes for screw drive leverage will do it in a pinch). Dill and use a chisel/screw drive to hammer it out if rust seize the flange in place. Plumbers puddy or silicone caulking often is use between the flange & tub for a better seal.

wait.. In the crosshairs of the tub drain, I bought a washer I think it's the problem. I know to silicone everything as I did in the kitchen, but when I try to unscrew the drain it won't budge... I am afraid if I do it too hard I will crack something..

 

[NoShangriLa]

Originally posted by: CasioTech

Originally posted by: NoShangriLa

Not much different than kitchen sink, however it can be difficult to take the flange off the tub. Try using a pair of pliers to take it off, other wise a basin/strainer wrench might be a requirement (a piece of pipe with 4 cut slots with drill holes for screw driver leverage will do it in a pinch). Dill and use a chisel/screw driver to hammer it out if rust seize the flange in place. Plumbers puddy or silicone caulking often is use between the flange & tub for a better seal.

wait.. In the crosshairs of the tub drain, I bought a washer I think it's the problem. I know to silicone everything as I did in the kitchen, but when I try to unscrew the drain it won't budge... I am afraid if I do it too hard I will crack something..

As indicated above, tub flange tend to seize due to built up & rust, therefore harsher method may required. Try to break the seize wit a hammer & screw driver/chisel/counter sink punch then use a basin wrench to remove it.