Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    boltogr's Avatar
    boltogr Posts: 16, Reputation: 7
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    May 24, 2009, 02:59 AM
    How To Remove Stopper

    I have the same kind of stopper; the one you turn slightly to get it to drop. I believe that it can be unscrewed but it seems to be on very tight. Any suggestions?
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #2

    May 24, 2009, 04:16 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by boltogr View Post
    I have the same kind of stopper; the one you turn slightly to get it to drop. I believe that it can be unscrewed but it seems to be on very tight. Any suggestions?
    Boltogr, You piggybacked on a 4year old post. The threads are brass to brass so there's no rust to bind up so put a little muscle into it and turn that sucker out counterclockwise. Good luck, Tom
    Attached Images
     
    boltogr's Avatar
    boltogr Posts: 16, Reputation: 7
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    May 24, 2009, 08:31 AM

    Yes, I realized that just after I posted. But I am pleasantly surprised that it was actually answered as well; thank you so much.
    I will try getting someone stronger to try this for me today. I honestly just thought I may be out of luck until I found the thread.
    Milo Dolezal's Avatar
    Milo Dolezal Posts: 7,192, Reputation: 523
    Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #4

    May 24, 2009, 10:52 AM

    It is not about being "strong". Screw is small, probably corroded, and is in hard-to-get-to place. Use small, short screwdriver to loosen it...
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #5

    May 24, 2009, 12:56 PM
    I should have asked. Are you attempting to remove the set vscrew or the stopper itself. Tom
    boltogr's Avatar
    boltogr Posts: 16, Reputation: 7
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    May 24, 2009, 12:59 PM
    Well, I think the stopper but I'm not exactly sure. We have a severe clog that Draino doesn't work on. I think it is hair, because my roommate and I both have very long thick hair. But I'm more curious because I would like to run a drain snake down it before I am forced to call a plumber.
    afaroo's Avatar
    afaroo Posts: 4,006, Reputation: 251
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #7

    May 24, 2009, 02:33 PM

    Are you talking about your tub stopage? If you are you can snake it from the tub overflow, let us know if you need help with that, Thanks.

    John
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
    		  
    #8

    May 24, 2009, 02:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by boltogr View Post
    Well, I think the stopper but I'm not exactly sure. We have a severe clog that Draino doesn't work on. I think it is hair, because my roommate and I both have very long thick hair. But I'm more curious because I would like to run a drain snake down it before I am forced to call a plumber.
    You can't snake a tub from the drain. You have to remove the chrome face plate and snake from the tub waste,(see image). If you think there might be hair in the drain put a hook in a piece of wire and go fishing. The drain only runs back 4 or 5 inches before it runs into a tee. (see image) But try this first. Tonight before bedtime pour a half gallon of bleach down the drain and let it set overnight. Next morning, (and this is important) flush it out with two large pans of boiling water. The bleach will start to break up the hair and make it slippery and the boiling water will melt the grease and flush the mess away. Good luck, Tom
    Attached Images
      
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

How to remove the stopper? [ 18 Answers ]

I have a tub that has enough of my wife's hair in the drain that it doesn't drain fast enough during a shower, and it doesn't hold water during my kids bath. My primary question is, how the heck do I remove the drain stopper on this style tub? It seems to have become a more common stopper...

Remove clogged drain stopper [ 2 Answers ]

I'd like advice on how to remove a tub/shower drain stopper, please. My tub is old and the drain is clogging. I removed the hair, etc from the drain at the bottom of the tub and it has not helped the rate of water drainage. I've read that I should remove the overflow plate and remove the drain...

I can't remove pop-up stopper from sink [ 11 Answers ]

I just replaced my bathroom centerset faucet and all went well... until it came to replacing the pop up stopper apparatus. I could loosen the nut that holds the apparatus securely to the sink, but I can't remove the apparatus entirely. As you can see from the pictures, the old apparatus is made...

How to remove the stopper [ 3 Answers ]

My tub is draining slowly. I am sure hair just below the stopper is causing this. For the life of me, I can't figure out how to remove the stopper. This style doesn't have the adjusting rod with a ball up above. It merely opens and closes by turning 1/4 turn. Any help is appreciated....

View more questions Search