The bathtub plug is stuck tightly, how to remove a plug stuck in the drain from the bathtub

A stopper, plug or plug in the bathroom (as this product is called by different users) is needed in the bathroom. Without it, it is impossible to draw a bath, soak in the fragrant foam or rinse the laundry. If for some reason this part is missing in the house, it can be replaced with improvised means or made with your own hands. Tips and recommendations from home craftsmen will help solve the problem of plugging a bathtub instead of a stopper.

Choice

Varieties

What types of traffic jams are there??

Traditionally, this is a simple plug in the shape of a truncated cone, made of plastic, brass or rubber.

Brass plugs were used to complete cast iron bathtub fittings that were produced more than three decades ago. Nowadays they are found only in apartments of old houses, in which the plumbing has not changed during the entire period of their operation.

A metal chain (brass or stainless steel) is attached to its eye, with which you can remove the cork without getting your hands wet. However, some fittings (the so-called set of drain fittings for a bathtub) are somewhat more complicated:

Trim - the machine allows you to open and close the drain by simply pressing it with your hand or foot;

Release of automatic strapping.

Semi-automatic piping makes it possible to open and close the outlet from the bathtub by turning the decorative handle on the overflow.

Comparison

Which harness is more convenient and reliable??

In terms of convenience, in my opinion, the leader is the semi-automatic harness. Automatic plugs are less convenient, if only because the drain cannot be opened without getting your hand or foot wet. This is especially inconvenient when the bathtub is full of hot or ice water.

In terms of reliability, an equally undisputed leader is a harness with a separate plug on a chain. It is reliable precisely because it is extremely simple in design. Both competing solutions have their own vulnerabilities:

For a semi-automatic plug, this is a cable connecting it to the handle on the overflow. After some time of use (usually 2-3 years), it begins to jam;
For an automatic plug, the cause of failure is a breakdown of its fixation mechanism. It is not sold separately from the harness, which makes the maintainability of the entire structure zero.

The price of a plastic harness with a separate plug usually does not exceed 350 - 400 rubles. Metal strapping - a semi-automatic machine will cost the buyer at least 1,500.

Inexpensive and extremely reliable design.

Which material is better - plastic or rubber??

Rubber. It is extremely rare for a plastic plug to seal the outlet completely hermetically. In addition, the rubber plug is easy to remove from the outlet if it gets stuck, but in the case of a plastic plug, removal sometimes results in a serious problem.

Our choice is a rubber stopper.

Prevention measures

We must take care in advance to avoid ending up in such a situation. For this:

Provide spare keys for all doors with tags indicating which door they open, put them in a box or bag and put them in some secluded place that cannot be locked with a key (mezzanine in the hallway, top shelf in the closet, closet in the hallway).
Install locks in the apartment that provide the possibility of emergency opening from the outside (usually with a pin or plate).
If locking on the doors is needed only from pets or against drafts, then it is advisable to limit yourself to installing conventional latch handles. On installed handle locks, the twist latch can be disabled. To do this, you need to unscrew the handle with the lock and shorten or remove the plate connecting the lock to the latch.

Problems

How to remove a plug from a bathtub if it is tightly stuck in the outlet?

It all depends on its material and design.

The easiest way to do this is with a rubber plug: you just need to pick it up by the edge with a flat-head screwdriver.

This also applies to a metal plug with a rubber shell.

You can try to remove the plastic plug with the same screwdriver, alternately prying it from different sides.

If this does not help, a corkscrew for wine bottles can often save the situation: it is screwed into the cork, after which it is removed with some effort. Of course, after this you will need to go to the store to get a replacement for the damaged part.

Finally, if the corkscrew turns out to be powerless, you have to take radical measures: the cork is drilled in the middle and removed with pliers.

The biggest problem that can cause the owner is a brass plug stuck in the outlet of an old bathtub. Especially if the eye for the chain, which can be caught with pliers, is broken off. Sometimes it is possible to grab its edge with a gas wrench. If the key slips, you have to disassemble the outlet and knock out the plug from below, which is extremely inconvenient due to the tightness under the bathtub.

The worst case scenario is dismantling the cast iron outlet. In this case, it is easier to change the entire harness.

As a rule, cast iron trims are equipped with brass plugs. Here are some recommendations for dismantling them:

First, disconnect the outlet from the tubular siphon by unscrewing the union nut on the connection. This can be done with a gas wrench No. 3 - No. 4;
Try to unscrew the outlet by inserting open pliers into its grille. If necessary, use any lever inserted between their handles;
If the outlet does not work, heat it from below with a hair dryer or blowtorch. Thermal expansion will do its job, and the thread will move.

If the semi-automatic piping drive or the piping latch breaks down, the plug will also remain in the outlet. You can try to swing it with a plunger and pry it off with a pair of screwdrivers or knives.

How to make a new cork with your own hands?

If for some reason you don’t feel like checking out local plumbing stores, but have a tube of silicone sealant on hand, the instructions will be quite simple:

Glue a paper mold for casting in the shape of a truncated cone with a glued bottom, the size corresponding to the outlet grille;
Place a rope with a loop at the end or a chain into it;
Fill the mold with sealant. After it dries, you will receive an original and durable cork.

Any object can be cast from sealant. You just need to make a mold.

How to plug a bathtub if there is no plug for it?

If your bathtub outlet has a stainless mesh that protects the drain from hair and other debris, place a plastic bag under it. It will ensure the release is tight, and the mesh will prevent it from floating up.

The photo shows an improvised plug made from a mesh for release and a plastic bag.

How to replace the plug in the bathroom if a mesh or other suitable weight is not at hand?

Here are some of the most obvious solutions:

Wrinkle a dish sponge, place it in a plastic bag and plug the outlet;
Fill the same bag with some water, tie it and place it on the grate in the bathtub outlet;
Cover the outlet with a plastic cup or a wet rag folded several times.

The outlet grate can be plugged with any suitable object, as long as it does not allow water to pass through.

What can you do if the interior door slams and you can’t open it using the handle?

At first glance, a comical situation - the lock inside the apartment latches and does not open - can turn out to be a serious problem if there is a small child left in the room or access to the bathroom is blocked. There are several ways to open an interior door if it slams shut.

Indoor doors are not subject to such strict requirements as entrance doors. However, they are also equipped with locks and latches. First of all, this is the door to the toilet and bathroom. Often, locks are installed at the entrance to the bedroom, office, kitchen and balcony, especially if there are small children or animals in the house. And although such locks are not as complex as those at the entrance to an apartment, opening them without a key can be difficult. But before you knock down the door, you should try to unlock the lock.

How to remove a plug from a bathroom with a modern mechanism?

Situation: there is a stopper in the bathroom, which is raised/lowered using a toggle switch (twist) under the faucet. The toggle switch (twist) stopped functioning when the plug was in the down position (plugged). It is not possible to pick up the plug. Any ideas?

Same story, traffic jam and

Same story, the cork and the wheel do not function together, so I tied a rope to the cork and usually pulled it. But today everything went a little wrong and the plug along with the rope was sucked into the drain and a vacuum was formed. I tried to pry it off with a knife, a spatula, even a pill blister - it was no use. I don't have a plunger

Thank you very much for

Thank you very much for the tips. I was so angry, I took a bath, everything was fine, but I couldn’t unscrew the plug. A small suction cup helped, it’s good that I found it in the kitchen! The cork came out like a cute little thing!

A toy with a suction cup helped!)

What can you use for a bath instead of a cork?

So, you decided to take a bath and discovered that the drain plug was missing. To cope with this annoying situation, use the means at hand. So, you may find it useful:

Plastic bag. It must be clean. You need to put a small piece of fabric in the bag. Please note that the size of the fabric should only be slightly larger than the diameter of the water drain hole. The flap must be folded several times and placed inside polyethylene. The bag should be tightly tied and placed in the drain. When you start drawing water, the improvised plug will be sucked in and the water will not flow out.
Foil. A piece of foil needs to be folded several times and plugged into the drain.
Cup. You will need a plastic cup as the glass product may break. The glass must be installed in the hole, placing it upside down.
Styrofoam. You should cut a piece exactly the size of the drain.
Sock. The fastest and easiest way. Take one or more socks, scrunch them up, and plug the drain. You can also pour a small amount of sand into a sock and wrap it in plastic.
Sponge for washing dishes. Fold it so that it fits into the drain, then wrap it in cellophane - the plug is ready.
Newspaper, paper sheet. The option is fast, but short-lived. You will need newspaper or sheets of paper. Fold them tightly several times and place them in the water outlet.

What and how to make a bath stopper from

You can make more than just a temporary plug with your own hands. To do this, you do not need to purchase special materials; everything you need can be found at home or in the country. What can you use?

You can use the following:

Tree. Simple, but not very reliable material. Without special impregnation, the wood will begin to swell.
Silicone. This is a more reliable option, since silicone is not afraid of contact with liquids.
Rubber. The most suitable option is that the material is flexible and does not deteriorate when exposed to water. You can use regular bottle caps.
Flip-flop. A great option is to make a plug for the drain hole from an old slipper.
Kids toys. Toys in the shape of a small ball are suitable.

Making a drain plug:

Wooden. Measure the diameter of the hole for draining the water, then transfer the resulting measurement to a wooden block. Carefully cut out the cylinder and sand it using sandpaper. You can make a hole in the upper part and insert a chain or any strong cord into it. To ensure that the resulting plug serves you for a long time, cover it with several layers of special hydrophilic impregnation.
Rubber plug. To make it, you will need several wine corks, which should be fastened together. There should be no gaps between the plugs. Otherwise, the product will begin to leak liquid.
From a slipper. A rather labor-intensive option, because you will need to carefully cut a piece of the required diameter from the shoe. After which the circle should be sanded with sandpaper.
Children's ball. The toy must be cut into two halves, a chain and a strong cord must be inserted. Then fill the product with silicone.
Plastic bag. Instead of a ball, you can take a clean bag. It should also be filled with silicone, giving it the required shape. When the material is completely dry, remove it from the bag.

Important! Choose mounting silicone that is harmless to the human body.

Using these simple methods, you can make a drain plug at home. You just need to find the necessary materials and spend a little time.

Help the girl settle scores with the drain plug

Dear forum users, who understands this matter, help me figure it out. I had a Wecost shower stall installed, with this drain plug installed in the bottom (see photo). When you press it, it closes; when you press it again, it opens. My problem is that the water drains through this plug very slowly, and it turns out that all the dirt remains in the pan.

I would like to remove this plug altogether and use a regular one with a chain. How does the plug that is currently installed work? How to dismantle it? The craftsmen who installed the booth are already gone; they can no longer be called. You need to come up with something yourself.

Of course, one can assume that in general the drainage is not organized correctly, and therefore there is no proper drainage speed, but you don’t want to immediately think about sad things. Maybe removing the plug will help at least a little. I thought I could just twist it and it would come out, but it didn’t work.

Perhaps the problem is in the design of the siphon, which is why the water does not drain well. And as you can see in the photo, the plug is normally open, the water should drain normally

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Lucy wrote: just twist it and it will come out

you just need to take it out. there is a threaded pin and a wheel... unscrew the pin more... but in general I agree

maximys78 wrote: And from the photo the plug is normally open

change the siphon, it's not the traffic jam, I recommend installing Wirquin, they have a model with accelerated drainage called turbiyon. On Chinese cabins, the siphons are poor everywhere, I installed no matter how many times I installed them, I immediately recommended replacing them, and those who didn’t agree in the store agreed immediately when checking the cabin’s tightness.

Richy, thanks for the tip! If you have to change the siphon, then only with a Wirquin turbiyon!

Well, for now, I still need to remove this plug without breaking anything, and try to drain the water without it.

But, alas, sansei, I didn’t understand you clearly: “you just need to take it out. there is a threaded pin and a wheel... unscrew the larger pin...” You said that I can take it out? Taking it out means just pressing “open”? If so, then the plug does not open enough to see the pin with the wheel! And then turn the pin exactly?

Or maybe there are schematics for this device somewhere? I'm so stupid.

I apologize, it’s not quite the right train of thought, you want to pull out the plug so that the water drains better, but since the problem is not in it but in the siphon, by pulling it out you will not achieve anything, and there will be no plug. What's the point of pulling it out?

Richy, I’m not 100% sure that it’s just a matter of drainage, so I want to start by trying to do hara-kiri to the plug. Since I hope to make the hara-kiri cork myself, it will be free for me. And if this doesn’t help, then you’ll have to look for a plumber. And this will be another mess, we’ll have to take off the “skirt” at the stall, and the stall is squeezed right up to the walls of the bathroom, the “skirt” is squeezed on the sides by the walls, and in front by the washbasin on the cabinet, so it’s not a fact that we’ll remove anything at all without breaking! Secondly, the plumber will most likely be crooked, he may not only install the drain crookedly, but also what was loosened, and will leak from everywhere. This is not the first time for me to experience this, I don’t want to repeat it, as, for example, two plumbers installed one toilet for me for a month, but they didn’t install it, in fact, others came and did it. And now this toilet is swinging on its flimsy bolts in the floor, waiting for it to fall off.

So today it’s easier for me to experiment with cork, and then introduce more hemorrhagic options.

Best answers

Ekaterina Blokhina:

My ring disappeared in the same way... The house has some kind of complex plumbing structure and even a specialist in such matters could not do anything... It was a great pity. But maybe you'll be lucky!!!

Lena Ivanova:

You can unscrew the pipes and get them out

Skorpi:

Call a plumber!

Svetlana:

Call a plumber and don't use the water yet! All is not lost yet!!

User deleted:

Unscrew the siphon and take it out.

Irina ):

If it is gold, then it is now in the pipe (elbow), gold is heavy and sinks immediately. You can get it. My ring was lying there for almost a year, the plumber took it out)))

Totally Stupid Bitch:

unscrew the pipe from below and look there)

Olga:

There should be a glass (plumbing fixture) under the bath; it unwinds; if the earring is heavy, it will be in the glass

Lana Curtis:

Maybe it wasn't washed down the drain? That happened to me. I decided to clean the chain with tooth powder. It flew away instantly, though into the sink. I can imagine your condition. For me, time stopped for a second. I found a wire in the toolbox, bent it with a hook... I got it. Maybe you should try this too? But what if?

Grandfather:

I've already had enough. Suck it out of the drain with a long hose, otherwise the water there is not pleasant. Even better is a vacuum cleaner. If the earring does not retract. A small wire hook. Good luck.

endets:

Throw the second one in there so it won’t be offensive and call the plumbers to fix the pipes.

Olga Laguta:

My ring got lost and they couldn’t find it: (((

Mari:

A friend of mine had a chain fall into the sink drain pipe, so she quickly turned off her water, then called a plumber, etc., the design of the sink was simple, you just had to unscrew the drain pipe and found a chain.

Alyonka ^^:

It was like this... I couldn’t get it

Bath stoppers: what are they and how to choose?

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Currently, among the large number of products, it can be quite difficult to choose something good and of high quality. And even such a simple accessory as a bathroom stopper also requires a careful approach when choosing.

In specialized stores you can find any option: from a simple rubber plug to a semi-automatic one. In addition, this simple thing can give the interior a touch of romance and comfort. Manufacturers offer rubber and silicone plugs in the form of algae, flowers, rubber toys, and so on.

Open the door without tools

In such a situation, when there is nothing suitable at hand to help you get out of the room, you can try to open the door by force. If it opens outward, then put your shoulder to the area near the opening, rest your feet, for more pressure, but at the same time hold on to the jamb with your hands, otherwise, if the door is opened sharply, there is a risk of injury. It is advisable to place something soft under the shoulder, any folded fabric.

You can try to disassemble the door by removing the trim.

If the door has decorative glass inserts, then you can simply remove them by first removing the retaining beads. If it is impossible to remove them, then simply break the glass, while observing the necessary safety measures.

Varieties and their descriptions

Simple

The simplest and most cost-effective solution is a classic plug on a chain. Such products were made from rubber back in Soviet times, but then they were devoid of originality and were produced in the form of cork.

Today, manufacturers offer such options from rubber, silicone and plastic. The design of the cork is extremely simple, so it lasts for several decades. But experts recommend choosing rubber and silicone varieties for a number of reasons:

they are more durable, do not break, do not crack;
such a plug is easier to remove from the drain hole if it gets stuck;
a rubber or silicone plug closes the hole more tightly and water does not pass through it;
it is not afraid of temperature changes, it is easy to use - by installing a rubber plug, you can safely enjoy a hot bath.

Experts do not recommend purchasing plastic plugs due to their fragility and fragility. Under the influence of hot water, the plastic is deformed, which means the seal of the part is broken. In addition, if it gets stuck in the hole, it will not be easy to get it out - you will have to disassemble the drain.

Despite the simplicity of the design, today you can choose many creative and beautiful plugs, adding a touch of humor, romance and comfort to your bathroom interior.

Variety of colors. Choose accessories of any color: classic white or black, bright pink, blue, green. The main thing is that you like it and fit the overall style of the room.
Variety of shapes. There are plugs in the form of animals, fish, figures of men, algae, and flowers. There are works of art: prototypes of Greek statues, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and the Egyptian pyramids.
With toys on a chain: ducks, boats, fish, dogs. This option will especially delight children.
High-tech plugs . They are equipped with a thermometer that changes color when the water temperature changes.