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.
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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.
Repairing the stuck bathtub drain lever requires removing the entire mechanism from the tub.
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.
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In this case the plunger device may be a type of spring that connects to the horizontal rocker arm.
Often a simple cleaning resolves the issue.
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In this video you will learn step by step on how to replace a bathtub trip lever or bath tub.
If you have not used the lever in a while you might find that it is stuck.
Sometimes however the trip lever operates a horizontal rocker arm that works a pop up drain plug that fits into the bathtub drain opening.
When the plunger is down it presses down on the stopper lever and forces the stopper up into the open position.
This type of drain stopper is sometimes known as a lift bucket.
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.
This is usually due to the spring mechanism behind the faceplate.