When to replace a lift and turn drain stopper?
When to replace a lift and turn drain stopper?
Buy a new lift-and-turn stopper to replace your old lever-style drain. When the stopper in your lever-style bathtub drain won’t pop up anymore because the linkage is damaged or clogged, replace it with a much simpler lift-and-turn style tub drain.
How do you remove a lift and turn drain lever?
The linkage may stick and be stubborn to remove. Grab hold of it and tug hard until it pops out. Screw on the new overflow plate once the linkage has been removed. Unscrew the overflow plate and pull the upper linkage out of the overflow pipe.
What kind of drain stopper does a lever tub use?
For decades, the standard lever-style bathtub drain stopper was made of metal pieces and a metal spring. Over time, this setup would corrode, not seal correctly and leak.
What’s the best way to remove a drain stopper?
Pull them out and lay them off to the side. Grasp the lever with your hand and slowly but firmly begin to pull the drain linkage up and away. Depending on what type of drain stopper you have, the lower linkage may have either a spring or a bronze stopper on the end.
Buy a new lift-and-turn stopper to replace your old lever-style drain. When the stopper in your lever-style bathtub drain won’t pop up anymore because the linkage is damaged or clogged, replace it with a much simpler lift-and-turn style tub drain.
For decades, the standard lever-style bathtub drain stopper was made of metal pieces and a metal spring. Over time, this setup would corrode, not seal correctly and leak.
The linkage may stick and be stubborn to remove. Grab hold of it and tug hard until it pops out. Screw on the new overflow plate once the linkage has been removed. Unscrew the overflow plate and pull the upper linkage out of the overflow pipe.
Do you need a new drain and overflow Assembly?
There’s a good chance you’ll need a new drain and overflow assembly (aka waste and overflow) to complete the project. Whether you’re simply matching the finish in a new color scheme, or need to accommodate an entirely new tub, you’ll have to do a bit of measuring to ensure you select the right kit.