How do you remove an old bathtub drain stopper?

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Quote from Youtube video: Place the bathtub stopper in the closed. Position then begin removing the bathtub stopper by turning the knob in a counterclockwise motion.

What can I use to replace a bathtub drain stopper?





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  4. Or, Hire a Professional to Replace Your Broken or Missing Stopper.


How do I remove a lift and turn stopper?

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Quote from Youtube video: Well try not to loosen the the top of it. But as you rotate counterclockwise the stopper itself will loosen from its base as you'll see here.

How do you remove a push and pull drain stopper?

Push and Pull

  1. With the stopper in the open position, unscrew the knob from the stopper base.
  2. Push the stopper closed to reveal the center post.
  3. Use pliers or a flat-head screwdriver in the center to loosen the slotted screw inside the center post in a counterclockwise direction.
  4. Lift the stopper from the drain.





How do you get a push plug out?

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Quote from Youtube video: So in my previous. Video i said put on a rubber glove. And just push. Down. As hard as you can with the rubber glove. So you got grip. Turn counterclockwise. And it pops up see.

How do you remove a bathtub drain basket?

Most drain baskets have a metal or plastic crossbar that prevents large debris from falling down the drain. Use small needle-nose locking pliers that are strong enough to remove the drain basket. Clamp and lock the pliers onto the center of the crossbar. Turn counterclockwise to twist open the basket.

How do you remove a bathtub drain without a tool?

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Quote from Youtube video: And some Tyler the locknut pliers stick the needle nose down in here. Use a little leverage. And the drain just spins right. Now.

Are all tub drains threaded?



There are several different styles of tub drain — two of the most common are threaded and drop-in drains. Threaded drains are usually found in older tubs, while the drop-in version is common in newer models. Determining whether you have one or the other involves a bit of inspection.

How do I know what type of tub drain I have?

Identify which stopper you have:



These are generally the easiest kind to remove or replace since they do not need the removal of the trip lever. Toe Touch: The stopper opens and closes with the push of your toe. Push-Pull: The stopper has a knob in the center and you must push it down to close and pull it up to open.

Are all bathtub drain holes the same size?

Thanks to the standardization, any bathtub drain can fit any standard bathtub between 14 and 26 inches in depth. The size of the drain is standardized because it needs to fit to the P-trap, which is the next component of the drain. This opening also has a standard size of 1.5 inches.

How do you measure a bathtub stopper?



Measure from the piping section where it branches out toward the drain over to the drain hole and write that horizontal distance measurement down. That will give you the length and width that is needed for your drain. Your local hardware or home improvement store should carry a bathtub drain that fits your needs.

Are bathtub drains universal?

Bathtub drains are 1 1/2 inches wide and fit all standard bathtubs ranging from 14 to 26 inches deep. They are this size because they must fit the opening of the P-trap — also 1 1/2 inches wide — which is a special pipe that has a sharp bend in it.