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    TulsaDave Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 30, 2005, 10:28 AM
    Removing old pop-up flange
    I'm replacing the pop-up assemblies on our lavatory sinks, since I'm also putting in new faucets. The flange for the sink drain is rusted very thoroughly to the pop-up pipe. :confused:

    Is there a secret to getting the old flange loose or is it time to take a hacksaw and just cut the pipe from beneath the sink?

    Tulsa Dave
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    May 30, 2005, 10:08 PM
    You may have some trouble there.
    If you have loosened the hold down nut underneath and the flange won't unscrew you can tighten the nut back up and with a tiny tim blade (and not the frame or handle that usually holds it) you can cut through the flange (considering it is a male pattern flange) and with a screw driver just pry it out of there. That is usually a lot easier than trying to cut through the entire assembly because you don't have a lot of room and the brass at that point is a lot heavier. Good luck.
    Darrel
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