klbear1001
Dec 22, 2009, 06:02 PM
I'm trying to get the stopper off to clean out drains but can't seem to figure it out.  I believe it's a lift and turn stopper, I can get the top screwed off but then there's this metal piece that just won't come out.  Someone help!  I've been taking a shower in standing water for over a week... bleach, draino, don't work!
massplumber2008
Dec 22, 2009, 07:16 PM
Hi Klbear... 
 
You are not the first one to complain of this problem... let me tell you!~
 
There are a couple of different types of lift and turn stoppers. The most common type has a set screw in under the stopper... see 1st image.  The other kind of lift and turn stopper is called a roller ball drain (see 2nd image).  To remove this stopper from a roller ball drain you will need  a needlenose pliers and a regular pair of pliers... see last image.  Hold the bottom while unscrewing the top half counterclockwise.
 
Let me know if I'm close... 
 
MARK