Though all types of bathtub drain stopper serve the same purpose you must identify your drain stopper type so that you can remove it properly.
Trip lever bathtub drain stopper.
Learn how to replace or adjust a bathtub trip level or stopper.
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The lever on your bathtub operates the hidden stopper in the drain.
There are usually five main types stuck in closed position.
Often a simple cleaning resolves the issue.
In this video you will learn step by step on how to replace a bathtub trip lever or bath tub.
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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.
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Sometimes however the trip lever operates a horizontal rocker arm that works a pop up drain plug that fits into the bathtub drain opening.
This is usually due to the spring mechanism behind the faceplate.
If you have not used the lever in a while you might find that it is stuck.
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Some people refer to the system of adjustable rods that connects the drain stopper of a bathtub to the trip lever as the guts of the bathtub.
The linkage in a lever style drain attracts dirt and hair like a magnet and must be cleaned regularly in order to keep the drain working properly.
A bathtub with a trip lever drain stopper works using an internal plunger that moves up and down inside the waste and overflow tube to pivot a drain stopper in the drain opening.
When the plunger is down it presses down on the stopper lever and forces the stopper up into the open position.
Toe touch push pull lift turn pop up plunger style trip lever.