Use an adjustable wrench or adjustable pliers to unscrew the clean-out plug from a P-trap. Place a bucket under the trap to catch the water that will spill out when you remove the plug. Turn the plug counterclockwise to remove it, install the replacement, and turn it clockwise to tighten it.
How do you remove a pipe plug?
If a square head plug is to be removed, pound on the head of the plug using a one pound hammer. Rhythmic blows, not too hard, should be used and continued for a minute or more. A spray penetrant, like WD-40, always helps. Use a large wrench, like a 12″ crescent to remove the plug.
How do you remove a stuck cast iron plug?
How to Loosen a Cast Iron Clean Out Plug
- Spray lubricant around the rim of the plug, aiming the spray to get as much of it into the threads as possible. ...
- Tap the rim of the plug a few times with a hammer to loosen the threads.
