[gary517]

Here's hoping this is the 2nd dumbest question on the face of the planet.

I have a push pull tub stopper (see uploaded pic) in my master bath tub. A couple of years ago I had a plumber in to clear a laundry room/bathtub clog and I saw him remove the tub's push pull stopper and dig out some rather disgusting goo.

Now the tub is draining slowly and I want to remove the stopper. I believe (but won't bet the ranch on it) the plumber UNscrewed the stopper... but I don't know or remember how! :confused:

What is it exactly that gets unscrewed here... the stopper's nipple, or its base, the stem under the base, or what? And in what direction should I turn "it"? And how hard should I have to turn it? By hand... a couple of pairs of pliers... an act of Gawd?

FYI... tub installed in 1987-built home in 1995, located in (big surprise) Texas.

Thanks in advance.

I have this problem in to tubs. Because of the water in Bel air, MD. The stopper has deteriorated of and the only this left is the part with the threads. I have tried to use pliers inside the drain and turn CCW but there is no much for the pliers to grab on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am currently replacing this tubs faucets.

Thanks

Gary

[speedball1]

If you can't unscrew the knurled nut and open it up that way try unscrewing the set screw,(see image).
Good luck, Tom

[gary517]

Unfortunately the nipple and attached brackets are deteriorated. The inside brackets are gone or short.

That is my major problem. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[speedball1]

In that case I would lift the top and saw off the nipple, unscrew the stopper and replace it. Good luck, Tom