If your bathtub stopper is operated by a lever sticking out of your overflow plate, you have a trip lever type of bathtub stopper. The lever is connected to a plunger which falls to the junction of the bathtub drainpipe and overflow pipe to block water flow when you flip the lever up. Consequently, flipping the lever down flips the plunger up and allows water to drain.
A trip lever bathtub stopper can become less effective over time, allowing water to flow even when it should be in the plugged position. This can be due to the linkage that can become corroded and the plunger itself can accumulate soap scum, hair or debris and may even get stuck or break off and disconnect from the linking rod which will cause serious problems when you cannot drain your tub.
Replacing a trip lever tub drain with a push-pull drain is often a good idea and is easier than you think with modern tub repair products from well-known brands like Watco and a little direction in how to convert your lever bathtub drain to a push-pull drain.
How to Remove Your Trip Lever Stopper
To remove your trip lever tub stopper, you’ll need a screwdriver to remove your overflow plate, and some old rags or towels handy. Remove the visible screws on the overflow plate which should allow you to lift up and pull the linkage and stopper out of the drain along with the overflow plate. This is what the towels are for as this is likely to be messy, so lay everything on your towel to protect your tub.
How to Install a New Push Pull Tub Stopper
Watco offers the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix, a revolutionary push-pull stopper with a universal fit to install over nearly any tub drain, even drains that have broken or missing crossbars. The SimpliQuick® Tub Fix installs over broken drains without even having to remove the existing drain, with the silicone adhesive method that provides a permanent, watertight seal and easy, high flow draining.
No more wasting hot water as it slowly drains out of your tub from a faulty trip lever, plunger style stopper. This Watco tub stopper replacement is the easiest DIY solution on the market and FixMyDrain.com shows you exactly how to install it with easy to follow videos. Consider replacing your overflow plate as well in the same beautiful, matching finish to really upgrade the look of your entire tub.
FixMyDrain.com offers high-quality Watco bathtub drain repair products along with easy-to-follow video instructions. We are the premier online retailer for quality Watco tub repair and lavatory drain repair products. Check out the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix today for the easiest way to convert your lever bathtub drain to a push-pull drain.
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