Bathtub Drain and Overflow Plate Removal and Replacement (Complete Guide)
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2021
- Learn how you can remove and replace your bathtub drain and overflow plate!
00:24 TOOLS:
Drain Plug & Overflow Kit - amzn.to/3vZyRkl
Drain Wrench - amzn.to/2RyLEuZ
1" Wrench - amzn.to/3y0XIpM
Channel Locks (optional) - amzn.to/3fjRd91
Plummer Putty - amzn.to/33pyZNA
Philips Screwdriver - amzn.to/3hdpzx0
Flat Head Screwdriver - amzn.to/2RAjTlU
Pick (optional) - amzn.to/3nZM8q4
01:40 THE FIX - Learn the exact techniques you will need to complete this project!
Check out my website at mcfixit.us
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
#mcfixit #houserepair #fix #repair #replace #drain #tubdrain #overflow
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Excellent video! My son pulled off my overflow part somehow and I now know how to replace it! Thanks for the new video! The instruction is phenomenal!!!! Sub for life here
Thanks! I’m so glad it was helpful. The overflow cover is cheaper if you just buy it by itself. Good luck on your project!
Thanks for showing me where that seal goes! It helped out a lot. I think I would have easily installed it wrong and not even known until I had a big problem on my hands. Thank you!
Yeah, it’s easy to mess that up and then you have a leak problem to deal with. Doing it right the first time is crucial. Good luck on your project!
Thanks. Just bought the drain wrench but wasn't sure the best way to use it. Also like the pop up replacement drain you chose. And I wasn't aware the gasket behind overflow cover was missing when I replaced it! So one more trip to Loew's to finish this drain project. Thanks again.
Oh, I hate multiple trips but it’s better to do it right then have a possible leak in the future. Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting
Very complete and straightforward explanation... Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the clear instructions and tips to make this project a success for me! It really helped.
Thank you!
Great fix! I need to get one of those drain tools bc my drain looks the same!
Yes, it will help a lot! I would not suggest sticking something random in there and trying to get it out. I had to put some muscle into getting it done. The right tools often make the job easier and it gets done right the first time! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for showing me exactly how to do this!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
This is such an informational video! Keep up the great work
Thank you! Good luck on your project!
Just what i needed. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day.
You are welcome. Hope it’s helpful!
Suppppppper helpful video!!! Thank you for posting!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Very useful video, Thank you!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching!
Great instructions 👍
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much, I'd had to order the special tool, we just gave up my son and Dad they were huffing and puffing and nothing 😂 it's really hard to get out, excellent video ❤❤❤ .
The tool does make it much easier! Thanks for watching and commenting
Great Work..
Thank you!
Fantastic vid
Thank you. I hope it helped you solve your problem!
Hey there! Awesome vid! The old drain looked like it had putty all the way down the threads. Is that an optional seal tactic... just adding more putty to the threads themselves?
You could do that, but if you have a good seal on top it will work. Also, some of that might be from when the contractors built the house and put the putty on it initially and it squeezing down on there as they tightened it.
I have a comment about the Overflow in the tub. The Overflow drain was not aligned right with the tub you should have opened the access panel and loosened the overflow nuts to realign the Overflow pipe. After seeing you poking the gasket like that I believe you'll probably will have a leak you should have replaced the gasket then you would have done a perfect job. That's my tech tip for the day.
I’ll have to check that out! I’m away from my house for a few days but when I get back I’ll look into that. We don’t use the tub ever so it’s not had any issues to date. Thanks for the tips and look forward to checking that out. Have a great day
Good handy information.... keep it up.... I wait for your return response.
Thank you! Already done! Thanks again!
It all looks great, but I have big problem with removing old flange/rim - it keep spinning. I have managed to spin it with the tool, it kicked off the old silicon from between the rim and bathtub base, but even tho it's spinning quite easily it doesn't go up at all. I tried to spin and pool with pliers, but that doesn't seem to work either. What am I missing here? Are there kinds with no thread? Is this thread broken or unmatched? Maybe I am doing something wrong here? I also don't have access to under the bath tub as I would need to break the tiles (don't ask me - I bought this place like that..)
If you watch the danco video, the seal goes to the top of the tub, you da man!
Thanks! Best of luck on your project!
@@MCFIXIT thanks!
How do u keep the pipe under the drain from coming off
thank you!!
Thank you for watching! Hope this helped!!!
Heyyyy you have awesome skills
Thanks! I appreciate it!
$300 dollars is what they wanted to charge to have that done. And hell no I didn’t…. I can do myself after watching this…thanks!!!
How’d it go?
@@MCFIXIT haven’t gotten the parts yet but will let ya know when I do get to it…
Best of luck on your repair when you get to it
My drainage white tube is a bit lower that than and it won’t connect to a standard basket..would I need to get an extended one? Like a 2”?
Yes, you would need an extension.
@@MCFIXIT thank you! Is it the basket extension that I would need or can I get one that would connect first into the tubing?
I have a few comments. #1 if your plumber's putty is a little dried up like that roll it around in your hands and the heat from your hands will return it back to its normal state don't add water to the plumbers putty. #2 you should have added more plumbers putty to the tub drain. #3 you should have put some pipe dope on the threads before screwing it into the pipe. And I am a professional plumber that's my tech tip for the day
Great tips! Thanks for adding to the conversation! I appreciate you watching and commenting
Does anyone know why the drain requires so much mechanism? I feel like the drain could just be a covering to the drain pipe. Why are there so many screws and devices in there that need to be removed?
Great question! That’s how all of the drain cover I’ve used are. Once you’ve done it once it gets easier the next time. But all of them seem to be a little different with the same design,
@@MCFIXIT thanks for your reply. My drain is basically some kind of pipe sticking out of the pipe and water can barely get down around it. I bought the tool but it doesn’t fit. I think I will have to call a plumber to avoid disaster.
Can anyone explain how this specific type of drain cap/stopper works? I believe mine may be dysfunctional but I've been looking online for hours for the correct model/solution but it's pretty hard to understand any of it when I don't even know how it actually functions in the first place. Mine hasn't worked since we moved into our house, it won't stay up so to drain the tub we have to put something under it to hold it open- and I was hoping to find a video explaining why it isn't working when every other video seems to show the same pieces and all? I believe its the same as this one, maybe a bit older, but I don't know if there's supposed to be a notch that holds it or if it has something to do with the underpart. If anyone has any answers it would be appreciated. Thanks.
The drain assembly turns into the pvc pipe that’s threaded below it. It seals down the tub with the drain top when turning it into the pipe. Each drain rice valve works a bit differently. Some pop by pushing down and others turn one way to open and another to close it. If you turn it too much then it should come off.
I used the drain removal tool and the drain came loose but only came up about 1/4". It wobbles and turns but won't come out?? It's in a mobile home and I have no access to the j pipe drain. Any suggestions?
Maybe try tightening it back down a bit and then loosen it up again! You may need to do it a few times. Then hopefully it loosens up and you are able to get it fully out.
Question:
Mine is only able to be hand screwed in 1-2 turns then I have to use a wrench to get it the rest of the way in…
Once it hits the bottom, it is not flush and there is a clear gap on the side closest to the cover plate. I’ve tried multiple times.
How can I get it to screw in even/flush??
The first thing I'd check is to make sure it is not cross threaded. It should be more than a turn or two before having to use a wrench. I'd back it off and try again.
Was it on seated on there even before you took it off?
@@MCFIXIT thanks for the reply. The old one was on flush before this new one.
I’ve tried backing it off over and over and can only get it to screw in 1 turn by hand before I have to use a tool. I’m worried this may mean I just don’t have the right size threading…
Which is weird because they looks the same when I hold it up to the old one.
@@markusaurelius4015 Did you fix it ok now ? You might have cross threaded or wrong size possibly.
@@jamescc2010 it is fixed! Yeah I was really worried I cross threaded it too because it screwed in wrong after several tries. I was prepared to cut an access hole into the ceiling in the basement and replace the drain shoe completely.
Then my dad came over to give it a try and screwed it in flush the first try!!! We have no idea what he did differently but at least it’s in and working now!
tried to change a drain but end up making the pipe come loose so trying to fix that now any tips it a very small hole to fix the pipe
Which pipe came lose?
The foot one I think it call
Groovy
Thank you!
What is the piece called that you screw into to hold the overflow cover? I have nothing to screw into just an empty pipe.
This project had a female threaded pvc pipe that the part screws in to. That’s what holds the whole thing together.
@MC FIX IT if I just knew the name of the piece I could probably just glue it in, I just can't figure out how to find that piece.
Exactly lol could've just said "I don't know"
FYI u were using the channel locks backwards, the way u had them on the tool is the way u tighten RH threads...
Yep. I did notice when I was editing. Thanks for pointing that out :)
@@MCFIXIT Fine business, keep up the good work!
The channel locks go the way you're tightening or loosening
Learn how you can remove and replace your bathtub drain and overflow plate!
00:24 TOOLS:
Drain Plug & Overflow Kit - amzn.to/3vZyRkl
Drain Wrench - amzn.to/2RyLEuZ
1" Wrench - amzn.to/3y0XIpM
Channel Locks (optional) - amzn.to/3fjRd91
Plummer Putty - amzn.to/33pyZNA
Philips Screwdriver - amzn.to/3hdpzx0
Flat Head Screwdriver - amzn.to/2RAjTlU
Pick (optional) - amzn.to/3nZM8q4
01:40 THE FIX - Learn the exact techniques you will need to complete this project!
Check out my website at mcfixit.us
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT.
#mcfixit #houserepair #fix #repair #replace #drain #tubdrain #overflow
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* 256GB Flash Drive - amzn.to/33pAueG
* Vlogging Frame - amzn.to/33tajE0
* GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter - amzn.to/2RCURCu
* Youmic Lavalier Lapel Mic - amzn.to/2R55sWX
* Boom Stand (tripod) - amzn.to/3bdkQaw
* 5/8” to 1/4” adapter (boom to blogging frame- amzn.to/3txrVsM
* Portable Battery Powerbank- amzn.to/3vJQc0q
* 6ft USB to USB-C (powerbank to GoPro)- amzn.to/3uAS5MH
How much is a stopper tool
They are about $10-15. Most tool stores carry them. There’s also a link to amazon in my description. Hope that helps!
You guys better teflon tape and dope them threads. Trust me.
Thanks for the tip!
IF YOU FLIP OVER THE PLIERS IT WOULD HELP TWISTING.
You used your pliers backwards. You pull with the top of the pliers opposite of the direction your turning your object.
Yeah, I noticed that when editing, but it got the job done. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope your project was a success!
I cannot do the drain myself. I have arthritis.
Sorry, hopefully you can get someone to assist you!
You are using the wrench and the channel locks backwards.
Bath tub drain just keeps spinning for me. Won’t come out
How many revolutions have you made trying to get it out? Some of them have lots of threads.
@@MCFIXIT i think it is totally jacked up, ive made over 50 revolutions. The elbow at the bottom of the drain also spins with it so i stopped and have a plumber coming out today.
Sounds like your plumbing was not installed properly. My guess if it’s PVC is that it was not glued properly if it’s spinning. How’s the project end up? Did the plumber fix it?
Use a screwdriver instead of a wrench at about 6:00.
That's a great idea!
@@MCFIXIT Thanks for your video, it simplified my problem that I was trying to make difficult!
Not good you should have replaced the overflow seal too,,.and it’s cheep,,.
That is definitely an option here! Thanks for pointing that out!
He sounds over weight 😕I hope he makes some healthy changes in his diet so he can live a full and healthy life. He sounds like a nice enough bloke. What to see the best for em
Thanks for your care of my health. What you might be hearing my season allergies.