Jones Stephens Extract-a-Drain Tub Drain Removal Tool

I wasn't able to remove my drain using this tool.First, they didn't scrimp on quality - this thing is a real chunk of metal, and appears to be well made. I was impressed (although the packaging is simple in the extreme).However, when I tried to use it to extract a 60 year old brass drain from a cast iron bathtub, I failed. The teeth gripped, the tool expanded... and expanded... and expanded. The drain never turned, and I finally decided I must be stretching the drain itself.Ultimately I had to work around it, and this tool served no purpose for my job. I wonder if my drain was a combination of soft and stuck that exceeded the tool's capability.

The tool helped me accomplish the task at hand. However, the instruction manual indicated it had flats on the top part of the tool. It did not have flats, so it was a bit more difficult to pull it out of the tub when it was tightened down completely.

I used it on two tubs and on the first it was too big to fit in the drain opening but the other it worked fine because the opening was larger. Unfortunatly, I thought it was more universal for all tub drains.

It does work as intended, but the amount of force needed is astronomical. Tip for anyone trying to use this: Put it in the drain as instructed but if you cant get enough force with your arms, sit in the tub and push on the wrench with both feet. It will eventually loosen up and come out.

just didnt know it existed. it works well and it is the least expensive tool for the job.dont waste yo9ur money on those 2 ended aluminun tools with no moving parts.if the drain is rusted or corroded at all you will be stuck and have to order something in an emergency.if yo0u only use it once, you could resell it or something, you will save a plumber bill.

Good tool,but if your drain is more than 10 years old more often than not it will snap off,than the easy fix turns into a major project..

Does not fit vanity pop ups.

This was the third drain tool I used, and the last. The plumber that built my house used pipe dope on the treads of the old drain, I used a 2 foot cheater pipe along with my wrench to break it free and had to use the wrench to the last 1/2 turn. The nice thing about this tool is the harder you turn it, the tighter it grabs. I will be keeping this in my plumbing tool kit from now on.

If you can get this to grip your drain, do not tighten the big nut too much or the metal part of the drain will make the it jamb inside of the pipe under the tub. Best to try unscrewing the drain by putting a smaller wrench (15mm?) on the centre bolt and/or tapping ccw on the flat rim with a cold chisel. I didn't do this and the result was a much bigger job - needed to drill out the extractor, remove the pipe below the tub (removed p-trap and attached overflow pipe), and hacksaw through the abs tub "shoe" (it was under considerable tension from over tightening).Also, Do NOT insert the extractor more than 1/4" into the drain or extractor will making the metal drain even tighter inside the abs "shoe" connector.The description of any of the extractors listed on Amazon should include a diagram with measurements. I originally order the 1.5" Superior tapered, non-expanding extractor. This would not even enter the drain hole. I returned it and got the Plumb-Best. This need to modify it to grip inside my drain (measured 1.45" inside). The abs pipe was 1.5", but the drain is just under that.

I bought "this product" and the competitors "SuperiorTool". Both are well made but my tub flange would not come out with either; the threads were corroded that bad. In the end I cut the flange out with a Dremel tool and a diamond tipped circular blade. If your flange is 20 years old, don't bother, cut it. If your flange is 10 years old these tools would work fine; probably..lol. To use the Extract-A-Drain properly, use a 1/2 rachet drive, 16" 1/2 extension, 1.5" "deep" socket. This tool did not slip when tightened but it could do damage on the plumbing if your tub flange was as seized as mine (too much pulling pressure). The competitors "Superior Tool" slipped but probably a good thing because any more pressure would damage things. By the way, good luck, your going to need it.

This tool worked for me, and saved me from having to call a plumber to extract my 1"5/8 tub drain (the cross at the bottom was broken). Though I must add, as several others have noted, that it was not easy to extract the drain (unlike the videos on YouTube). I had to use an 18" plumber's wrench. At first, the jaws were just tight enough to not be able to easily remove the tool anymore, but slipping nonetheless. By jolting the wrench repeatedly (counterclockwise), the tool wound up being slightly askew. I hammered the jutting out part (with a screwdriver) and this seemed to make things tighter. With a few more jolts on the wrench, the drain finally started to loosen. That was a relief !Extracting the tool from the drain was a bit of a challenge also, but a combination of tapping on the drive screw and turning the hex nut clockwise while grasping the drain (on the thread) with large pliers worked in my case. The instructions are worth reading.

I had a drain problem for more then a year where it was broken and my kids were putting things down the drain and sadly I would always find myself fishing things out of the pipe like Lego. I never done anything about until I was tipped off my a licensed plumber that I could buy this item, To replace the drain! so if your having these issues in your household this is the tool to have.You may think why would you buy this tool if you using it once, well if you have hardwater the elements in the water will eat at the metal of the drain again so you will be using it again at some point, plus your friend or family member maybe looking for a fix and you can be the person that saves the day.

I was a little worried when I ordered this for fear it would not be the right size.So many reviewers have said they didn't fit their 1-1/2 inch or 1-3/8 drains.But because nobody cared to mention the actual diameters of this things steps, I wasn't sure it would work for my 1-5/8's drain.Turns out it fits perfectly and did an amazing job getting the drain out.In my drain, the upper part fits into the drain all the way up to the big washer near the top. So lots of area to grip.So this should not be sold as a 1-3/8ths to 1-1/2 remover.When I measured the steps the smallest one is 1-3/8ths across. And that's it bringing it down with the washer off and the whole assembly at the smallest most compressed size.The upper part is 1-5/8ths across at the smallest compressed size.So it can't really be used for a 1-1/2 in opening properly.However, I am glad I took a chance, it works perfect for me.