Date:         Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:09:48 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sink P-trap replacement
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I haven't tackled the Westy sink but I made a drain tool for use on a
bathtub that had "Crosshairs" by notching a piece of pipe that inserted
from above.  I could then keep it from turning with a small pipe wrench.

Mike



Gerald Masar wrote:
> Try sticking a screwdriver (or two) down the drain from above, so that it engages the
> crossbars, and maybe keep it from turning.
> Jerry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Channell, Ralph" <rchannel@LAFSD.K12.CA.US>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 9:05 AM
> Subject: Sink P-trap replacement
>
>
>
>>Hi.
>>I'm trying to replace the P-trap under the sink. Is there a special
>>tool for this? I am turning the old P-trap with pliers, but it just
>>spins the sink drain around and won't unscrew. My knuckles and nerves
>>are getting crunched. Any suggestions?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Ralph
>>90 Westy
>>"KampnKing"
>>
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