Replacing my tub... The drain line feeds into a 4 inch or so line that is the toilet drain. The tub drain looks like it is 2 inches or so. The 2" line broke right about at the point where it fits into the 4" piece... I'm guessing it was glued... Is it possible to get the remaining piece out so I can put a new 2" in the fitting?

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Originally Posted by JK2000

Replacing my tub... The drain line feeds into a 4 inch or so line that is the toilet drain. The tub drain looks like it is 2 inches or so. The 2" line broke right about at the point where it fits into the 4" piece... I'm guessing it was glued... Is it possible to get the remaining piece out so I can put a new 2" in the fitting?

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Upon further reading here... looks like the fitting is a wye? It's black PVC pipe... The tub drain pipe broke right at the point where it goes into the wye...

Hi Jk2000

They make a tool that would allow you to salvage the fitting if you really decide that is the way you want to go... called a pipe fitting removal tool (RAMBIT is one type... see images)... can only be found at a local plumbing supply store.

However, since you only have ABS plastic (black plastic) in place I would just cut the old wye and toilet flange out and install a new wye and toilet elbow/flange. I promise that in the long run this is cheaper and faster for you.

Glad to discuss more if you want, OK?

Mark

Thanks a lot Mark... I'll probably get a plumber to come out if that's the best route.

Not to hard a job if you have basic hand tools, JK...

If you think you'd like to try the repair just let us know and we'll see if we can walk through it with you, OK?

Mark