On Oct 3, 7:20 am, "Colbyt" <col...@-SPAMBLOCK-lexkyweb.com> wrote:
> "Mike E. Fullerton" <
inforequ...@spamkiller-remove-techie.com> wrote in
> messagenews:ftAxm.25637$lR3....@newsfe25.iad...
>
> > In a new construction I have two toilet flanges. Both have this plug I
> > have never seen before. It is on pretty solid. It has a little tab on it
> > sticking up. I tried to pull on the tab with pliers but it won't come off
> > and I'm worried I'll break it. How do you take these things off?
>
> Hold the tab with pliers while hitting inside the rim with a hammer so the
> big pieces dob't go down the chute.
>
> A third hand allows one to use a dull punch or chisel to better control the
> blows.
>
> Colbyt
Use large size ViseGrips on the tab, then follow Colbyt's advice.
Joe