Plumbing – How to remove rusted remains of kitchen sink tailpiece

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While taking out an rusted tailpeice it broke and you can see what was left in the pvc pipe.

How can I remove the rest of the tailpiece?

Update: Also how would I know which tailpiece size to replace it with.

Diagram

Rusted Tailpiece Remains

Update: I ended up cutting just below the T-connection thing. Installed new PVC including the new PVC tailpiece. Before I put all that back though I realized I probably would never have that much space under the sink and replaced the faucet and supply tubes.

Last question, should I replace that curled up supply tube on the left with a shorter one to put less stress on the tap?

Thanks again everyone!

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Best Answer

I think I would just be inclined to replace both the tail piece and the PVC pipe (and trap if necessary). You might be able to get it out without damaging the pipe but more then likely you will at minimum, rough up the surface inside which might just attract gunk to stick to it over time. It's probably easier than trying to remove it too. This should not be an expensive repair.

As far as what to replace it with, you need to measure the diameter of the existing piece and the distance between the trap and the sink. Make sure to account for the overlap needed for the fittings - better to have it a bit too long and cut it down.