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How do you remove an old bathtub stopper?
Push-Pull Tub Stopper Begin by removing the knob that is on top of the stopper. Use one hand to hold the base of the stopper in place, and turn the knob counter-clockwise until it is all the way off. If the knob is too tight to unscrew by hand, wrap a washcloth or rag around the knob and use standard pliers to loosen.
How do you remove a Kohler bathtub stopper?
Removing the Stopper
- The ball rod holds the stopper in the drain. To reach the stopper, the ball rod needs to be removed first.
- The ball rod is inserted into the side of the drain and attached with a nut.
- To remove, unthread the rod nut, pull the ball rod out, and remove the stopper from the drain.
How do you remove a push down plug?
Turn the head counterclockwise. If the shaft doesn’t turn, continue turning the head until it disengages from the shaft. If the shaft turns, release the pliers and unscrew the entire stopper, including the head and shaft, from the crossbar in the drain.
Can you remove a bathtub stopper?
You can remove a bathtub stopper. When hair, soap scum and other types of debris clog your bathtub waste line, water drains slowly. This situation can actually be dangerous because it creates a slipping hazard. It often takes a snake to clear a clogged bathtub drain, but to get the snake into the drain, you first have to remove the drain stopper.
How do you use a lift and turn stopper on a tub?
Lift and Turn Tub Stopper Very similar in appearance to the push-pull style, this stopper is operated by lifting and turning the knob in opposite directions to open and close the drain. Here’s how to remove a lift and turn stopper: With the stopper in the open position, use one hand to hold the body of the stopper in place.
How do you remove a drain stopper from a shower drain?
To start, open the stopper. Hold the stopper body in place and turn the top counterclockwise to remove. Then, unscrew the brass insert with a flathead screwdriver. Now, you can easily remove the rest of the stopper from the drain.
How do you remove the plunger on a Kohler tub stopper?
Remove the lever cover plate if your tub has a plunger-style stopper. The actual stopper is located behind the tub wall, and the drain usually has a strainer. After unscrewing the cover plate, lift the plate and handle straight up; the plunger linkage will come with it.