I have (what I believe is) a Sioux Chief 827-2B no caulk brass drain. It was in the home when I bought it 6 years ago. Recently I discovered a small leak coming out of the drain. It appears that water is getting underneath the outer lip and going through a small leak in the sealing washer.
I am trying to get the drain apart, but I cannot get the internal compression nut to move at all. I am also not sure what I can use to loosen the outer lock nut as well. I've got a small hole in the ceiling on the 1st floor below the drain where I cleared out the damp drywall.
I'm very much a novice at all of this, but from what I have read the likely solution is to replace the sealing washer (gasket) and re-seal the outer lip of the drain to the shower bed. I just need some help getting there. Any advice on tools or techniques would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a link to the model I believe I have:
http://www.siouxchief.com/Drainage/...howerDrain/No-Caulk-Shower-Module-Drain.RW2II
http://www.siouxchief.com/Resource_/ProductMedia/303/827 Installation Instructions.pdf
I've also attached some photos. The white paste-like stuff appears to be caulk that never cured or has just broken down. I've been scooping that stuff out since I opened the drain up.
I am trying to get the drain apart, but I cannot get the internal compression nut to move at all. I am also not sure what I can use to loosen the outer lock nut as well. I've got a small hole in the ceiling on the 1st floor below the drain where I cleared out the damp drywall.
I'm very much a novice at all of this, but from what I have read the likely solution is to replace the sealing washer (gasket) and re-seal the outer lip of the drain to the shower bed. I just need some help getting there. Any advice on tools or techniques would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a link to the model I believe I have:
http://www.siouxchief.com/Drainage/...howerDrain/No-Caulk-Shower-Module-Drain.RW2II
http://www.siouxchief.com/Resource_/ProductMedia/303/827 Installation Instructions.pdf
I've also attached some photos. The white paste-like stuff appears to be caulk that never cured or has just broken down. I've been scooping that stuff out since I opened the drain up.