Better quality drain assembly - metal Tub drain remover (see picture) Pipe cutter or hack saw Many people think that it is hard to replace a clawfoot tub drain. The good thing about retrofitting a clawfoot tub is that you can actually replace the tub's drain, restoring its functionality. There are many times where the piping has become rusty and the pipes are clogged up and old. Follow these steps to replace and old, rusty clawfoot tub drain. In order to avoid a major water leak, you need to shut off the main water supply. It is usually located where the water pipes enter the home. You might also find this valve in the basement. Test that the water is turned off before moving on to the next step. In order to disconnect the water supply from the clawfoot bathtub, you will need the help of an adjustable wrench. Remove the pipes from the nut connections. Remove the pipes that connect your bathtub to the floor. This plate is attached with screws or nuts. Use a screwdriver to safely remove it.

The overflow plate inside the tub is attached to the pipes on the back of the clawfoot bath tub. A tee is used to connect an elbow to the rest of the drain. It needs to be removed with a wrench. There are many times when the putty is very hard, causing problems when trying to remove pipes or nuts. It also makes it harder to install new nuts or pipes into the bath tub. To remove the old putty, you can use thinner, or you can scrape it carefully with a utility knife. Look under the tub and attach the tee to the drain and the overflow pipe using a wrench. These 2 parts must be attached to the drain pipe that is protruding out from the floor. You can attach it by using the adjustable wrench. Take the tube drain hole and attach the strainer. Use and adjustable wrench to attach it, and put putty on both ends to help the connection stay strong and avoid leaks. There should be a plate that needs to be placed from inside the tub to the drain. Take this plate and attach it to the overflow pipe with the adjustable wrench.

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#545,020 in Home and Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home and Kitchen) #141 in Home & Kitchen > Bath > Bathroom Accessories > Bathtub Accessories > Drain StoppersOnly problem was ten foot ceilings, upright tubing too short, but, we fixed that Worked perfectly, plumbers installed with no modifications. Plumber in stalled looks very niceWD-40 won't do the trick, but a few of choice tools—or a plumbing pro—can Q: I would like to remove my old tub drain, but it won't budge. I imagine it's supposed to unscrew, so I tried squirting it with WD-40 and tapping it lightly, to no avail. What should I try next? —Don Justin, Crystal Lake, Ill. A: Richard Trethewey replies: WD-40 isn't going to help you. A tub drain is threaded into a horizontal pipe called a waste shoe, and sealed under its flange with a foam washer or plumber's putty. This seal is what's preventing the lubricant from reaching the drain's threads. Plumbers have specialized tub-drain removers and pop-up plug wrenches for this purpose, but you can make your own drain remover with a pair of slip-joint pliers and a beefy screwdriver.

Slide the pliers' handles down the drain, past the X-shaped metal arms or crosshairs inside, then put a screwdriver between the handles and use it like a lever to unscrew the drain. At first you'll need a bit of muscle to break the putty's grip, but once you do, the drain usually comes out easily. If the crosshairs are broken or missing, you'll need a tool called a drain key, which can be tightened against the inside of the drain. One caution: If you somehow damage the waste shoe, it'll be a real nuisance getting everything back together. So if your goal is to remove the tub, then go for it. But if you just want to replace the drain, call a plumber.Shop 4 Classics offers many different types of clawfoot tub drains. The following clawfoot tub drain selection tips are provided as a service from Shop 4 Classics. We hope you will find this information helpful in your selection of a claw foot tub drain. The clawfoot tub drain is also often called a waste and overflow. Although waste and overflow may be more technically correct, the term clawfoot tub drain is preferred by most people.

Clawfoot tub drains have a waste tube that connects to the drain hole in the low point of the tub and an overflow tube drilled through the wall of the tub. The overflow hole is above the drain hole, usually a few inches from the rim of the bathtub. The waste allows the tub to be emptied. The overflow prevents overfilling the tub and flooding the home. The waste and overflow holes are usually drilled at the end of traditional and slipper freestanding bathtubs. If the tub is a double-ended clawfoot tub, the holes will likely be in the center of the tub instead. See Clawfoot Bathtub Tips for more information about clawfoot tubs. How is a drain for a clawfoot tub different than a drain for a built-in tub? Built-in tubs conceal the drain tubing so only the overflow escutcheon and drain stopper are finished. Clawfoot tub drain tubing is exposed so the entire drain is finished. Typically, customers choose a clawfoot tub drain finish to match the clawfoot tub faucet. See Finish Tips for more information about finishes.

How do I know what size of clawfoot tub drain to choose? Clawfoot tub drains are designed to be fitted to the tub. The drain tube (part F) and overflow tube (part K) are extra long so that they can be cut to shorter lengths to adjust to most any clawfoot tub. Despite offering the same basic function, there are a variety of clawfoot tub drain options. The clawfoot tub drain with a rubber stopper is the most traditional drain for a clawfoot tub. It includes a rubber stopper at the end of a chain. The chain is anchored to the overflow strainer which allows the stopper to be pulled out of the drain without reaching back into the bathwater. Lift & turn style clawfoot tub drain has a stopper that twists up to open the drain or down to seal the drain. The lift & turn drain eliminates the disorderly rubber stopper at the end of a chain. A toe tap clawfoot tub drain has a stopper that pops up and down with the touch of a toe. Like the lift & turn drain, the toe tap drain eliminates the chain and rubber stopper.

A tower drain has tall overflow tube with a pull up knob at the top. Similar to a pop-up knob on a lavatory faucet, the pull up knob opens the drain stopper. Tower drains are especially popular in applications where the tub is centered in a room. They also can provide stability for bracing a freestanding clawfoot tub faucet. Shown clockwise from top: overflow strainer, toe tap stopper, lift & turn stopper, and rubber stopper. All clawfoot tub drains serve the same function but all clawfoot tub drains are not the same. If you know the manufacturer and model number of your drain, it will be easier to purchase parts. Without this information, you may be better served to simply replace the drain. Drains from one manufacturer may assemble differently than clawfoot tub drains from another. The original clawfoot tub drains used 1 3/8" diameter tubing but modern clawfoot tub drains are 1 1/2" diameter tubing. Some manufacturers of antique reproduction clawfoot tub drains use modern standards while others replicate the original specifications.