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    Jul 27, 2008, 03:49 PM
    Removal of drain lead
    Attempting to remove fiberglass shower pan. Lead around drain pipe holding it in place. Is there a way to heat/melt the lead to make removal easier?
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    Jul 27, 2008, 09:09 PM
    Drill lead with largest, small drill bit you can. Drill holes through lead to oakum, after having drilled out enough of the lead to create a small gap in lead pick/pull out remainder with screwdriver and pliers.
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    Jul 30, 2008, 10:43 PM
    Harold,

    Thanks for the answer, will give it a run.

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