Plug stuck in the bath

one-non-blonde

Help, I can't get the bathplug out! It's a flat metal one with a spindle that is raised and lowered by turning a knob on the overflow. There is no movement of the plug at all when the knob is turned and I can't even get the slimmest screwdriver or blade down the edge of the plug to get any leverage or break the seal.

Any ideas? Or are these plugs easily replaceable so if necessary I could somehow 'drill it out' and then buy a new one?

HenrysCat_3

Got a good magnet lying around?

martinpike

First things first.

DO NOT USE YOUR LAPTOP IN THE BATH - GET OUT NOW!

Oops, you said you were non-blonde...

Seriously, only two suggestions.

1. If you can remove the overflow knob you might be able to fiddle with the rods that pop the plug up.

2. Empty the bath using buckets etc, and towels for the last remaining water. Then dry the plug thoroughly and glue/tape something to it and pull it.

Please, please, please let me know how you get on!!!

:beer:

Silent_Bob_3

WD40?

Sink plunger might help to 'suck it up'?

one-non-blonde

martinpike wrote:

First things first.

DO NOT USE YOUR LAPTOP IN THE BATH - GET OUT NOW!

Oops, you said you were non-blonde...

Ha ha ha, very funny! Though maybe the laptop is running on the battery...

Some good suggestions so far! Thanks very much - am at work so will try them out when I get home and let you know how I get on. Had to have a shower this morning standing in my sons cold bathwater from last night - not pleasant! :eek:

one-non-blonde

Yay, problem sorted :j


Ended up removing the bath panel, taking off the u-bend and pushing it up from underneath. Very relieved.

Oh, and I'm the proud new owner of a pair of mouldy mens trainers that were hiding under the bath. Lucky, lucky me

scheming_gypsy

if you look closer you might find a few bones lying about that belong to the poor sod who fell asleep when your bath was being fitted

Mr_Skint_2

What you need is a good hacksaw and some towels.

Cut a hole in the side of the bath in a U shape and create a walk in bath
like on the TV adverts for pensioners.

Use the towels for any excess water.

Str4berr3

Mr_Skint wrote:

What you need is a good hacksaw and some towels.

Cut a hole in the side of the bath in a U shape and create a walk in bath
like on the TV adverts for pensioners.

Use the towels for any excess water.

OMG! Could that damage the bath!!! :eek:

Mr_Skint_2

Str4berr3 wrote:

OMG! Could that damage the bath!!! :eek:

Just a Tad :rotfl: