Popup Drain December 06, 2025, 05:56:55 pm This is big. Changed out the little strainer in the bathroom sink for a popup. Told you it was BIG! Couldn't get my 10" pipe wrench in there so I made it a 5. jor
Re: Popup Drain Reply #1 – December 06, 2025, 06:26:31 pm Hi Jor, what? didn't like that wrench? Many times I've needed two big time monkey wrenches. Basin wrenches are handy, I've only got one of those. https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-31175-Adjustable-Wrench-Silver/dp/B0009W6THM/ref=sr_1_38?crid=S1XUH5H073WB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sfelWshUe6vkuzlur2E8-TcTriZh24QBwpnV7EflQJdAsd1N6AldcmS-hyuwg8MZAxMOQ1tR7xEwKHoSkEUmyMUNEkaZsVgU8m_Rr1932hj-VV-8FQW0milsSpNZm7P9KAR8vlmZaor_bEaHAtsnjc3I64l5nDDF5t8ROZtFENp-2y3OgH-GiNlHONkODnm-uQNnVUxllru0KRyjSTrknrMESTOY96_a62DVV3UM0TK26z7oEdrQ7PysFpyOKrI9i_I1pIyrmKl7C1XEmZ-iUx4lf6q0LcwKCBr3gxQmMDk.w8N_J-ua9_iegYXhlqtOMWVbz2F4iB-rsO7kFqF_EF0&dib_tag=se&keywords=plumbing+basin+wrench&qid=1765063073&sprefix=%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-38 Rigid is a good brand. RonB As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Popup Drain Reply #2 – December 07, 2025, 12:27:12 am Quote from: HiLola - December 07, 2025, 12:23:40 amJor, still functional, just add a pipe for the handle. 👍 That being said, they do make smaller pipe wrenches! 😉PANSHIYON Small Pipe Wrench, 6 Inch Straight Adjustable Mini Pipe Wrench.... As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Popup Drain Reply #3 – December 07, 2025, 02:59:50 am To remove difficult drains, you need a special tool to deal with the old three-side drain holes, along with a lot of leverage.Sink drain removal tools | FlickrLarry
Re: Popup Drain Reply #4 – December 07, 2025, 10:34:12 am QuoteBasin wrenches are handyQuotethey do make smaller pipe wrenches!Quoteyou need a special tool to deal with the old three-side drain holesI didn't have any trouble getting the old one out as I had replaced it a couple of years ago. The problem was tightening the nut on the popup. Big ole brass nut. Tried my basin wrench, too small. Tried my little pipe wrench, too small. The sawzall on the 10 incher did the trick. And now I've got a "new" tool! jor
Re: Popup Drain Reply #5 – December 07, 2025, 10:55:13 pm Actually, two new tools. Although the second one is not quite as useful.
Re: Popup Drain Reply #7 – December 08, 2025, 09:06:17 am QuoteReplacement ?For many years I refused to buy any tools from Harbor Freight. But I gotta say that they sell some quality stuff now. I guess they always have if you were careful in what you bought. e.g., I've got an HF pneumatic bottle jack one of the kids gave me maybe 25 years ago that is still going strong. They seem to have three different quality levels with high end tools like Icon and Earthquake. Anyhow, I'm onboard now and you can't beat a good pipe wrench for five bucks!jor 2 Likes
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