plumbing tool question

[lardy1]

I am asking for help from those wiser than myself. I'm reusing this commercial cast iron sink and pedestal in my basement project. I want to totally disassemble it so I can thoroughly clean everything and replace the seal between the sink and the pedestal. According to some schematics I have. the drain goes through the sink and a washer then threads into the pedestal. I tried some hack ways with pliers in the hole and turning it with a bar but I'm afraid I'll bend or break the lugs which are threaded and hold a chrome strainer over the drain.

As far as I can tell it's a two inch pipe thread and not much to grab on to. My question is: Is there a wrench for this and what do I call it in my search? Links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[The Cobbler]

personally I would leave it. my luck I would turn a perfectly non leaking drain into a leaking, broken mess.
are the outside dimensions the same as a kitchen sink crumb cup assembly? if so I might consider trying to get it apart so if it did break i have a back up plan.
if you insist on getting it apart, can you find a pc of pipe or tube that fits the ID and use an angle grinder to cut grooves to fit over the tabs. just make sure you get them so both tabs are touching to give the most contact . drill a hole crossways to slip a bar thru to act as a fulcrum

 

[lardy1]

I believe there are parts available but I would rather not have to buy the basket. I want to adjust the angle of the drain so it's 90 degrees on exit so even if it doesn't already leak, which is a possibility, the old gasket may not seal if I try to reuse it. Your suggestion will likely work. Always seeking the easier way.

 

[RTM]

I think this is the tool required. With yours (without the cross), not sure this will work.

Husky Double Ended Tub Drain Wrench 16PL0128 - The Home Depot

This Double Ended Tub Drain Wrench removes most old tub and shower drains and helps during replacement installations. A heavy-duty aluminum die-cast construction ensures long-lasting durability. Its double-ended

www.homedepot.com

 

[housewolf]

I am asking for help from those wiser than myself. I'm reusing this commercial cast iron sink and pedestal in my basement project. I want to totally disassemble it so I can thoroughly clean everything and replace the seal between the sink and the pedestal. According to some schematics I have. the drain goes through the sink and a washer then threads into the pedestal. I tried some hack ways with pliers in the hole and turning it with a bar but I'm afraid I'll bend or break the lugs which are threaded and hold a chrome strainer over the drain.

As far as I can tell it's a two inch pipe thread and not much to grab on to. My question is: Is there a wrench for this and what do I call it in my search? Links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

I’ve set a dozen or so of those. I can’t remember if I used 2” or 1-1/2” steel pipe and cut notches in it with a grinder to catch those ears on the strainer. Then turn the pipe with a pipe wrench. Normally I’d suggest if it’s not leaking, leave it alone but a typical install on these has you putting the strainer in last. You may want to spin that trap standard around to face the wall too. If you’re going to leave it turned to the side like that and have a way to pipe to the trap, I’d consider leaving it alone, you could find yourself in the market for a new strainer and trap standard. It appears to have a reducer in it which isn’t exactly up to snuff but I wouldn’t loose sleep over it either as they make those trap standards in 3” & 2”. A two inch trap can flow a LOT of water.

Nice sink

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

As above forget about getting that thing to separate. Just take a cutting wheel on a grinder and cut the bottom nut off below. Then put a new drain assembly. It's probably never going to clean up nice and by the time you're done jerking on it you're going to have all the cast iron scratched. Just cut it remove it and put a new one be done with it.

 

[lardy1]

I’ve set a dozen or so of those. I can’t remember if I used 2” or 1-1/2” steel pipe and cut notches in it with a grinder to catch those ears on the strainer. Then turn the pipe with a pipe wrench. Normally I’d suggest if it’s not leaking, leave it alone but a typical install on these has you putting the strainer in last. You may want to spin that trap standard around to face the wall too. If you’re going to leave it turned to the side like that and have a way to pipe to the trap, I’d consider leaving it alone, you could find yourself in the market for a new strainer and trap standard. It appears to have a reducer in it which isn’t exactly up to snuff but I wouldn’t loose sleep over it either as they make those trap standards in 3” & 2”. A two inch trap can flow a LOT of water.

Nice sink

I pretty much did as you suggested with a piece of two inch black pipe. I spent a lot of time on the grinder bringing the od down to fit in the drain. That was sketchy but it came out without breaking or scratching anything. This one is a two inch trap but the three inch trap uses the same drain body. There were no reducers.

Mamma's happy now. Thanks for the help.

 

[housewolf]

I pretty much did as you suggested with a piece of two inch black pipe. I spent a lot of time on the grinder bringing the od down to fit in the drain. That was sketchy but it came out without breaking or scratching anything. This one is a two inch trap but the three inch trap uses the same drain body. There were no reducers.

Mamma's happy now. Thanks for the help.

Good deal. I really couldn’t remember exactly what it is I use, we have access on a jobsite to every pipe size in any material, AND thread protector couplings for steel pipe we can always find something that “fits” anything. Maybe it was 1-/12” with a thread protector (slightly smaller than 2”). Anyway, glad you got it taken care of.