I had a horrible time removing the drain popup flange on a double sink yesterday while changing bathroom faucets. Both were old and crusty. I tried to use a screwdriver to hold the flange in place while I used a pipe wrench to the bottom but couldn't break it loose.

Eventually, back and forth twisting broke off the flange and I was able to proceed with the work. But it took a lot of my time.

Are there any good methods to remove these easier next time or a special tool I can buy? I saw the bathtub drain remover but not sure if its the correct size.

sometimes you just have to cut the pop up off with a Sawzall from undereath.

You could use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel as an internal pipe cutter.

my 'go to' tool for things like this has been my oscillating tool.

Ah, yes, thanks all! I have a both tools. I will pack both next time in anticipation.

'Just wondering if there was a special tool to grab and hold from the top. I guess not.

I saw a youtube on a fella who used a rachet wrapped in rubber to wedged into the flange to twist it out. But I still don't think it would have worked on my flanges that were rusted solid.



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Nice tools. But they all seem like they are for bathtub drains???

nope

tools are for BOTH

i usually use a pair of channel lock handles jammed into the drain with a LARGE screwdriver for torque


yeah, my channel locks are REALLY REALLY 'beat up'

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