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How to open a metal plumping pipe cap?

Hello,

I was wondering whether anyone had advice on what tool to use and how to open the metal plumping pipe cap pictured to unclog the pipe?

A while back a plumber opened the cap (but I can't remember what tool he used) and then ran a garden hose (without the nozzle) down the pipe, turned on the water, and this removed debris etc that was causing the blockage, so I was hoping to potentially give it a go first and see if that resolves the problem before calling the plumber.

Any suggestions/guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,

Michael

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Noyade

Afternoon Michael @Michael11

Possibly a tool like this is required...

Drain Plug Remover

Michael11

Thanks so much Noyade - this is really helpful!

EricL

Hello @Michael11

Just to add to the suggestion made, I also recommend using a Trojan 250mm Multigrip Plier to hold on to the sides of the drain plug. The Multigrip plier has an adjustable mouth that will allow it to grip onto the outer edge of the plug allowing you to turn it.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

Michael11

Thanks Eric for the helpful suggestion - really appreciate it!

wikiwiki

How did you go with getting this open?

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @wikiwiki. It's fabulous to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.

Let me mention @Michael11 so they are alerted to your question.

Do you have a similar access point that you need to open? Feel free to post some pictures, and I trust our helpful members will have some suggestions for you. Let me know if you need a hand uploading images.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

NHaze

Hi Mitchell,

I have a similar situation but the cap appears to be countersunk and a little broken. Would welcome any advice or ideas.

Many Thanks Nat

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @NHaze. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about removing a plumbing cap.

As @Noyade mentioned above, it's a specific tool that needs to be used. As this type of fitting is going out of fashion, it's not a tool that we carry. Since your cap is recessed, that rules out using adjustable pliers to grab the outer rim of it. I'd suggest contacting a plumber, or the only other option I can think of is to try and find some square tubing that fits inside it, which you could then grip with a spanner.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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