How can I remove a tub drain that is really stuck?

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How can I remove a tub drain that is really stuck?


Hi Ed,
The drain's made of chrome over brass so it can't rust but over time the brass corrodes and makes it hard to remove. You can purchase a tub drain removal tool from any plumbing wholesale house but we Just take a 1 1/4" piece of copper pipe and saw a cross about 1/4 or5/16ths in the end. That will fit right over the tub drain and all you need is a 14" pipe wrench and a little muscle. Cheers, Tom