Snaking a tub drain with no overflow and non removable strainer

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Snaking a tub drain with no overflow and non removable strainer

Author: kruss (TN)

So this tub has a non removable strainer/ pop up assembly (got the pop up out but not the bottom assembly,) and no overflow. It's a super old tub. The auger won't fit into the spaces between the cross bars in the drain, and I can't find a way to remove the pop-up assembly. Also, I can't get to the bottom of the tub without tearing up the ceiling downstairs. Any ideas how to get this unclogged without saws-alling the drain? It is fully clogged and all the conventional methods haven't worked so far.

Thanks

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Re: Snaking a tub drain with no overflow and non removable strainer
Author: m & m (MD) Outside of cutting into the drain, you might find out if the tub drain has its own vent. If so, that presents a possibility.
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Re: Snaking a tub drain with no overflow and non removable strainer
Author: george 7941 (Canada) You could try cutting the head off of a 1/4 in cable.
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Thanks!
Author: kruss (TN) Of course! I didn't even think about that. I'll try it and see what it does Thanks! Edited 1 times.
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Re: Snaking a tub drain with no overflow and non removable strainer
Author: steve (CA) What's behind the wall, on the drain end of the tub? Maybe cutting a hole in the wall could give access and is easier to patch? Any chance you have a drum trap?
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