In my bathtub, the peice that you pull up if you want to fill the tub is broken. Now the tub drains very slowly. The peice inside is broken but how do I get it out?
2006-06-28 09:40:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have to unscrew the toggle (underneath the faucet on the tub) and take it apart in order to remove the piece at the bottom of the tub. Otherwise, try to use needlenose pliers to pull up on the broken piece and rotate it out. You can buy a replacement kit at the local hardware for less than $20.00 I think. Good luck.
2006-06-28 09:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by goldmedaldiver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trip lever is broken or has come loose. There should be two screws beside the lever portion. remove the two screws and the trip lever assembly should pull up and out. A plastic or brass plunger should come up with the assembly. If not then you are going to have to take the tub waste apart behind the tub. Once you are this far into the project you might as well replace the whole tub waste. Having not done this before you might want to call a plumber. Not the easiest problem to fix.
2006-06-28 16:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three pieces to open the drain. The lever which you refer to, another rod that is attached to this lever and the lever that is attached to the drain. There is an access plate that the top lever passes through. This is usually held on by two Phillips screws. Remove it and take the broken piece to the hardware to see if you can get another one. Also on the drain you should be able to unscrew the plug and remove it to drain the tub.
2006-06-28 16:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the tub itself there is a what looks like a vent , usually has two screws , remove it and fish out the stopper . Buy a rubber stopper and you are fixed
2006-06-28 16:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by robinhoodcb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its mostlikely stuck from hard water build up. But get ahold of the rod with a pliers and work it up and down till it comes out. Asoaking with vinager may help. then just go to the hardware store and buy a new one, the directions will help you install it and adjust.
2006-06-28 16:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by home improvement at its best 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool called a tub foot wrench which will let you unscrew it
2006-06-28 16:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by Travis B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool called a snake. It has a claw so you can grab it and pull it out.
2006-06-28 16:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by bikerchic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋