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    klbear1001 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 22, 2009, 06:02 PM
    I cant get the stopper of my drain off, the top screws off fine but then I cant do it
    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!
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    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
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