Drain Key In Stock Now

Expands with a crescent wrench to unlock or install:

  • Bathtub drains
  • 1-1/4" or 1-1/2"
  • Duplex Strainers
  • Closet Spuds
  • Jr. Basket Strainers
  • Jr. Duo Strainers
  • Tray Plug Drains

Directions for use:

  1. If possible, apply a penetrating oil around threaded drain or nipple which is being removed
  2. Place the Drain Key inside drain or nipple
  3. Hold hex nut with your hand and begin turning the thread drive screw counterclockwise
  4. When drive screw can no longer be turned by hand, place a crescent wrench on hex nut and a crescent wrench on threaded drive screw
  5. Continue to turn threaded drive screw counterclockwise with a crescent wrench until the drain breaks free
  6. Once drain is removed with a wrench, turn hex nut counterclockwise, which will in turn release the Drain Key. A wrench on the threaded drive screw may be required to help release key.

To install a drain or pipe nipple:

  1. Place the Drain Key inside the drain or nipple
  2. By hand, turn hex nut clockwise which will expand the Drain Key and will engage the drain or nipple
  3. Continue to turn hex nut until a wrench is required in which to tichten the drain or nipple
  4. After the drain or nipple is tight, hold hex nut with wrench and turn threaded drive screw clockwise, releasing the Drain Key