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I'm trying to undo these screws to gain access to the drain but they are not budging any ideas?

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Posted : 24/03/2020 11:54 am
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Posted : 24/03/2020 11:55 am
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WD40 and an impact driver


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 11:59 am
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PlusGas and harsh language.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 12:12 pm
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As it happens, I've just done that. Maybe put some boiling water on it then repeat I think.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 12:15 pm
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Heat is your friend. Blow torch?


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 12:21 pm
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Very carefully take the whole aluminium end off, I can see a bit of the plastic socket . Just watch and not drop stuff down the pipe. Judicious hits with cold chisel then rubber mallet but watch your not lifting the orange pipe out next socket


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 1:00 pm
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. Just watch and not drop stuff down the pipe

Top tip: ensure if you have a mobile phone in top pocket of boiler suit that the zip is done up.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 1:08 pm
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Posted : 24/03/2020 1:18 pm
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Posted : 24/03/2020 1:24 pm
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take your time and try to avoid whacking too hard - its cast and may crack.
Heat a good idea and candle wax melted in whilst hot - it seeps in and down the threads when its warm.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 2:33 pm
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Kettle of boiling water over it.


 
Posted : 24/03/2020 2:37 pm
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Resorted to an impact driver, screws turning with that but still can't do it by hand. Should they fully unscrew or are they 1/4 turn ones? Don't want to smash them...


 
Posted : 26/03/2020 12:10 pm
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OK, the answer is they screw all the way out. Impact driver for the win! Thanks all.


 
Posted : 26/03/2020 12:40 pm
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Now for the messy bit and always read up how to use drain rods, don't do the screws up tight maybe some lube


 
Posted : 26/03/2020 2:36 pm

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