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mr leak (CA)
Have a tiled in bath tub on second floor which owners want upgraded from chrome 1980's to brush nickel but having an issue with removing the chrome threaded drain.
Have the necessary tool to insert into webbing but with conserdable force no progress
Sprayed with BP Blaster solvent overnight but concern is that the sealer for the original install years ago likely prevents the solvent from penetrating wher it is useful
Thoughts ?It is an expensive porcelin tub ? heat ? more force ? Open up wall for new tub spout and sawzall at bottom drain ?
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packy (MA)
very carefully cut 2 slots with an oscillating tool with a metal cuttin blade. cut straight down the inside where the webbing is. extend the cuts from the vertical to the horizontal.
now, a couple of well placed taps with a screwdriver and it will spin out easily.
P/S, we used to use a sawzall for this but and oscillating tool is less likely to slip and cause damage.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Watco makes cover plates that go over the existing waste and overflow so that the colors can be changed easily.
Depending upon the brand of the existing waste, they may or may not work for you.
If not you can always slice and peel the old drain.
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