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    mnlreid Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 13, 2007, 07:06 AM
    disassemble bath tub drain
    I have a cross metal piece near the top of the drain and I have hair buildup between the cross and the trap. Is the top of the drain a threaded piece? If so , what tool do I use to take it apart? I can't fit a bent wire down through the X. Hope this is clear.
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    Mar 13, 2007, 07:15 AM
    "I have a cross metal piece near the top of the drain and I have hair buildup between the cross and the trap. Is the top of the drain a threaded piece? If so , what tool do I use to take it apart?"

    They make a tub drain removal tool, (see image) to take the tub drain out and yes, it's threaded. Good luck, Tom
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    Mar 13, 2007, 10:26 PM
    Do not remove the tub drain basket. It may leak or be broken doing this. Use a wet vac on the crosshair part and bend a small hook on the coathanger to dig it out.
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