Convert Trip Lever Bathtub Drain to Push Pull Stopper

If you see a lever sticking out of the overflow plate in your bathtub, this is a trip lever style of tub stopper that controls another mechanism. This lever controls either a plunger style or pop-up type of tub stopper.

For a plunger tub stopper, the lever controls a stopper that falls into the drainpipe junction at the overflow pipe to stop up water and hold it in the tub or release it. A plunger type of style is recognized by a drain that simply has a great cover without a visible stopper over the drain.

A pop up tub stopper is controlled by the lever which is attached to a rocker arm that moves the stopper up or down to plug the tub drain.

Over time, these types of trip lever bathtub stoppers can become corroded or broken or not work quite so well and you may experience water leaking from the tub instead of stopping the water completely like it is intended to do. They can be kind of a pain to repair as you need to remove the overflow plate and pull the linkage out, but this can be well worth it to replace with a simpler style of bathtub stopper.

Removing a Trip Lever Bathtub Stopper

The first thing to do is get a screwdriver to remove the overflow plate but have some rags handy so that you can pull out the overflow plate while lifting it up and pulling the attached linkage and lay on a rag without dirtying the tub.

Once you pull the linkage out, you can easily install a brand-new push-pull stopper like the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish which installs in just minutes.

Install New Push-Pull Stopper

Watco’s SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish is a revolutionary bathtub stopper designed to install right over your existing drain without the need to remove your current bathtub drain. This makes it easy for do-it-yourselfers of any skill level and can even install right over your tub drain if you have missing, corroded, or broken crossbars. Converting your trip lever tub stopper to the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish push pull stopper is a good idea to prevent problems with the trip lever and provide a reliable, functional bathtub stopper.

FixMyDrain.com is your one-stop for a high-quality, long-lasting bathtub drain stopper solution. Install with the matching Innovator® Snap-On Overflow Plate in a beautiful white finish option. Contact us with any questions on converting your trip lever tub stopper to Watco’s SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish push-pull bathtub stopper replacement.

It does not have to be a hassle to repair your bathtub drain yourself, even if you have not tackled many DIY projects in the past. Watco provides the easiest solution for do-it-yourselfers that want to fix their bathtub drain without calling in professional help. With Watco bathtub drain repair parts like the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish, anyone can upgrade their bathtub with a simple replacement stopper, with no prep work and no big hassle.

Easiest DIY Bathtub Stopper Replacement Solution

Tackling a bathtub drain repair yourself at home is easy with the right products and instructions. Watco is a name known by professional plumbers for offering high-quality products that also provide simple installation. When replacing your bathtub stopper, choose a Watco tub stopper replacement such as the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish that can easily install right over your existing drain without moving your current bathtub drain strainer body.

Removing Existing Bathtub Stopper

The first thing to do to replace your bathtub stopper is to remove your current tub stopper. You need to first identify the type of bathtub stopper that you have to know the best way to remove it. The most common types of bathtub stoppers include:

• Lift and turn - Easily turn the knob to open or close the tub stopper.

• Push pull - Simply pull up on the style to drain water and push it down to seal water in the tub.
• Foot activated - Just step on this tub stopper to pop it open or another time to push it closed, also called a toe-touch stopper.

The following types of bathtub stoppers are indicated by a trip lever protruding out of the overflow plate:

• Pop-up - This type of stopper moves up and down when the trip lever is moved which controls an additional rocker arm attached to the stopper covering the drain.

• Plunger - This type of bathtub stopper is also indicated by a trip lever protruding from the drain and also by a drain cover over the drain hole without a visible stopper. The lever moves a plunger up and down inside the overflow drain, which stops the water and holds it in the tub.

Once you identify the type of tub stopper you have, it’s easy to remove with simple household tools, usually needing nothing more than a screwdriver. Once you remove your bathtub stopper, the easiest way to replace it is with the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish solution by Watco.

FixMyDrain.com offers the SimpliQuick® Tub Fix White Finish along with video instructions on how to remove your current stopper and how to install this innovative tub stopper replacement. Choose a matching Innovator® Snap-On White Finish Overflow Plate replacement that is just as easy to install and replaces any single-hole or two-hole overflow plates. Contact us with any questions and don’t put off your tub repair any longer with the easiest tub stopper replacement by Watco.

Ordering Watco Tub Drain Parts Online

Watco is a name known by professional plumbers everywhere and the experienced do-it-yourselfers, for providing the best in class bathtub replacement and repair items. Watco offers tub repair parts that are easy to install and provide long-lasting, reliable service and functionality, as well as style and beauty. Upgrading your bathtub couldn’t be easier with Watco bathtub repair and replacement parts, including quality bathtub stoppers, tub drains and tub drain parts, and overflow plates for a full tub repair trim kit in many choices of beautiful finish options.

Easy Ordering and Helpful Assistance

BuyEagle.com is your one-stop to finding the correct bathtub repair part that you need, offering the entire Watco product line with a wide selection of tub stoppers, drains, overflow plates, replacement parts, and more. We offer helpful videos to show you firsthand how to perform the most common bathtub repair projects quickly and easily. Our staff is committed to providing the right solution for your tub repair project with quality parts and many tub repair kits that list the skill level required for installation.

Watco offers solutions such as a SimpliQuick® Tub Fix, which allows you to install a tub stopper without removing your current drain. Choose your installation method with a reversible composite pin, or use the more permanent silicone adhesive method if you have broken or missing crossbars. This is one of the quickest and easiest tub stopper replacements on the market, with an innovative design and beautiful finish options. No one will know that it took you just minutes to upgrade the look of your entire bathtub with professional and beautiful bathtub fixtures.

BuyEagle.com is the premier online retailer for all Watco tub repair parts, including bathtub waste drains, closures, tub stoppers, and replacement items. We also offer the full Woodford product line, including quality outdoor spigots and yard hydrants. Contact us with any questions and get started on your tub repair project today with quality Watco tub drain parts you can order online.

Does Your Outdoor Faucet Need Replacing?

With spring around the corner, you might want to make sure your outdoor faucets are ready to go. If you need to replace your outdoor faucet, also called a spigot, make sure you choose a quality faucet like Woodford. Woodford faucets are recognized for long-lasting, high-quality components that provide reliable irrigation when needed and come in frost-free models.

Woodford Faucets Provide Long-Lasting, High-Quality Service

Many people need to replace their outdoor faucet because they used a poor quality faucet or allowed it to freeze over the winter, which can cause a pipe to burst and result in severe water damage. Woodford frost-free hose bibs help to prevent this from happening if you remove the hose during freezing conditions or have a Model 19 with a Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) that prevents bursting even if hose is connected with the special design that prevents pipes from bursting and damaging your home if they freeze over the winter. If this happens to you, make sure to replace your outdoor faucet with a Woodford frost-free hose bib and protect your home or office.

You can check out the entire Woodford product line, including outdoor faucets and hydrants like the Woodford Y34 IOWA® yard hydrant, recognized as one of the oldest yet most reliable and high-quality yard hydrants available on the market, at BuyEagle.com.  BuyEagle.com is the premier online retailer for the entire Woodford product line of faucets, hydrants, and replacement parts, as well as all Watco bathtub repair products. This is your one-stop for Watco bathtub drains and Watco bathtub stoppers. 

With a wide selection of quality Woodford and Watco products combined with exceptional customer service, BuyEagle.com has what you need and helps you to choose the best product for your needs. We offer online video instructions to show you the best way to remove bathtub stoppers and install Watco tub stopper replacements, as well as video instructions on Woodford faucets and other products and project needs.

BuyEagle.com is committed to your total satisfaction with quality Watco and Woodford products combined with knowledgeable and friendly customer support staff. Your total satisfaction is paramount to our success. Contact us to learn more about Watco and Woodford products and assistance in replacing your outdoor faucet.