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    May 25, 2009, 08:48 AM
    Cleaning Watco tub drain
    We have a Watco drain in both our bathrooms; we would like to take them out and clean them from the hair... is there a secret to removing them easily?
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    May 25, 2009, 09:54 AM

    Are those drains in sink or tubs ?

    You can remove stopper and than access drain through this opening. Also, you can remove overflow plate on tub and insert drain snake through there.

    I am enclosing exploded view of four basic Watco drains for your reference...

    Good Luck... Milo
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