The use of eye protection is required, if you have a drill motor, get yourself a wire brush attachment and put it in the end of the drill motor, plug the drill motor in, put your eye protection on and begin removing the foam. You may have to scrape some of the foam off from the back side of the pipe before all the foam is completely removed.
One way to remove plaster of Paris from a drain pipe is to pour a mixture of hot water and vinegar down the pipe to dissolve the plaster. You can also try using a drain snake or plumbing auger to physically remove the hardened plaster. If these methods don't work, you may need to consult a professional plumber to avoid damaging the pipes.
To efficiently remove a sink drain, you can start by using a wrench to loosen the nut connecting the drain pipe to the bottom of the sink. Once the nut is loose, you can carefully remove the drain pipe and then unscrew the drain flange from the sink. Be sure to clean any debris or old sealant from the area before installing a new drain.
To remove a broken bathroom drain pipe from the wall connection, first, turn off the water supply and drain any remaining water from the pipes. Use a pipe wrench or adjustable pliers to loosen and unscrew any visible connections, such as slip nuts or couplings. If the pipe is glued, you may need to cut it with a hacksaw or pipe cutter. Once disconnected, carefully pull the broken pipe out from the wall connection.
Mission CAP or IPS plug if there is a female fitting
Remove the bottom hose to drain the system. Remove the top one as well and flush from the top with a brisk flow from a hose pipe.
The toilet flange is usually above the floor level. You would have to cut it off the drain pipe and cap it. How you do this depends on what type of pipe the drain is made of. Even if the drain should be below the floor level, you have to seal the drain or sewer gas will come up from the drain.
A drain snake is the best tool for effectively removing clogs and blockages in drain pipes.
There should be a nut around the chrome pipe holding it to the brass. Loosen the nut and pull the chrome pipe out.
The steps involved in kitchen sink drain pipe replacement are: 1. Turn off the water supply to the sink. 2. Remove the old drain pipe by loosening the connections and disconnecting it from the sink and the main drain line. 3. Measure and cut the new drain pipe to the appropriate length. 4. Install the new drain pipe by connecting it to the sink and the main drain line. 5. Secure the connections and test for leaks. 6. Turn the water supply back on and check for proper drainage.
To replace a shower drain flange, you will need to remove the old flange by unscrewing it from the drain pipe. Then, clean the area around the drain pipe and install the new flange by screwing it into place. Make sure to seal the flange properly to prevent leaks.
Radio Shack "drain pipe tracer".
If it's a sink drain , best to remove the entire pipe and P trap. I then take outside and hose them out.