How to remove this drain stopper?
Posted Jun 23, 2022, 2:22 AM UTC
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ah the water is obscuring the giant flat head screw in the center. but I can't get it to turn with a regular large flat head screwdriver.... I'm at a loss honestly.
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Why won't it turn with your flat head is the groove to shallow is the flat head your using to big or dull?
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Feels shallow and the screw feels stuck. It feels like I need a wider flat hat than I have on hand if that makes sense.
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I recently had this exact problem. I found a youtube video suggesting an impact driver. Luckily I have one. It worked instantly. With just a regular size flathead bit.
I discovered a bunch of gross hair down under there. I'm not replacing the stupid thing until I leave my rental. Now I just use a hair trap in the drain, and a rubber stopper for baths.
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An impact driver is THE solution here. Had the same thing recently.
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There is a tool for that project at home depot we’re you can learn to remove! Just ask questions. You may want to hire plumber!!! Ray
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Looks like a pop-up.
There's a plastic bolt down the middle, extra wide standard screwdriver (butter knife works too).
Looks like you got some buildup of crap, hit it with wd40 or lubricant first.
How would I apply it? Like around the edge of the screw? Wait and then try?
Yeah, just shoot it around the edge, let it sit for a few minutes and hopefully it's nice & loose