Bathtub Drain Stopper / Trip Waste Assembly

[@Still-Learning]

While Americs is a Youth based culture meaning marketers target the 18-35 yr old demographic for their disposable income, the knowledge required to keep the American machine running resides in the depths of the experienced and seasoned veterans. This is BY AN UNIVERSAL EXPANSE, the best tutorial on the drain lever system that I have viewed. How can you tell if it is effective? When you can remember everything that was stated when you are practically applying the knowledge. Now I will teach my son and that's how the American machine is kept running. WELL DONE.👏👏👏👍

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I'm humbled, Sir! Thank you for your kind words. Best regards, Bob.

[@AGMoneys]

💜 I agree

[@tomober2889]

BobsPlumbingVideos 2 years later, with my son needing a bath tonight, THANK YOU.

[@johnmolina9977]

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[@tomober2889]

@@johnmolina9977 absolutely

[@markcorbett3807]

I Love the “Snake Flange” idea. I now keep one in my bag. Thanks!

[@nataliefuller7864]

I am a 33 y,o female who is not handy. I don't believe I have ever commented on a DIY video before. This was soooo helpful, thorough, and informative! thank you so much!! I so appreciate it! you are an excellent teacher!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are so welcome! I hope it helped you, much, much appreciated! Bob

[@MrTwostring]

Thank you. I thought I broke my drain. This presentation gave me the info I needed ... and now I can take a shower. Off I go. Thanks again.

[@MrTwostring]

P.S. Old house... presumably old pipes... this still did the trick.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wonderful!Glad it helped. Thanks for checking out the video. Bob.

[@blt981]

Your a great teacher. I’m an ADD VICTIM IN SCHOOL I LEARNED BY SEING A PICTURE AND ACTUALLY DOING….ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER. ONE OF MY GROWN ADULT SONS HAS THIS DISORDER. YOUR CLOSEUPS ARE FANTASTIC….GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING MY TUB TROUBLE.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you so much 👍 Much appreciated.

[@garrygiordano4059]

You’re very knowledgeable and very capable of passing that knowledge and experience to others.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You, much appreciated! Bob.

[@chriscraft4523]

Such a helpful demonstration, thought I was stuck with a broken stopper!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Happy to Help!!

[@NoReason2Liv]

The detail in your video helped me repair a bathtub drain linkage that had snapped. What a pain fishing the stopper out of the overflow pipe. Thank You!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You’re welcome and thanks for checking out the video!

[@livemoonpiemoonpiemusic4510]

Great Tutorial BOB!!!

[@RScott413]

Nice work! So many folks literally go their entire lives with no understanding of how these work and they spend tons on liquid plumber or as you say, pull the strainer to no avail. Great video!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Many thanks Robert👍 regards, Bob.

[@louisgrant4388]

Great job. U are an amazing teacher

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thank you!

[@rconcord9]

Just want to say “Excellent Video” with lots of information. I’m impressed you took the time to answer most questions! Well done

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the the to check it out! Bob.

[@arsxxmoriendi]

Excellent, informative tutorial without a hint of condescension. Anxiety about plumbing is the main impediment to affordably remodeling my bathrooms. I will now be watching ALL of your videos.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

arsxxmoriendi Much appreciated! I hope you found the video useful, regards. Bob

[@amyb4448]

Thank you for making this video Bob! The lever on my drain broke off and tou have taught me everything I need to know about replacing it. Plus, I didn't know to put the snake down the overflow pipe. You are very helpful, and I look forward to learning more from you. Thank you so much!

[@waynesummers921]

mr sessa this is by far the best video i have seen on the trip lever arrangement.thank you for the execellent video.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are very welcome! Thank You.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Finish the job. The ending is the part I needed to see.

[@tomrobertson4164]

This was great. I’m not a plumber but I need to remove the switch plate to clean off some rust. Didn’t want to do it until I learned what could go wrong, and I just did. Thank you.

[@MeloyMow-v6i]

Very good video explaining in detail deep secret. Thank you Bob

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@kenharmon6326]

I appreciate the full assembly example used. It always helps to get a Big Picture. Bob also does a great job of clearly reviewing what has been taught to be sure we see the whole picture. I will be checking things from Bob on any plumbing needs I encounter. Great job Bob

[@00tonytone]

I have a home owner customer that doesnt remember if the drain always drained or if a stopper was in pipe To fill tube. Its unbelievable. Anyway I put a line from top or bottom and comes out on other side.. Do I have to make a hole on other side of.tub to unclog???

[@billycrowell9747]

I'm putting in a new drain like the one you're showing in the video. It's very helpful being I've never did this.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad I could help

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Thanks, Bob, this is a wonderful video. Thank you for creating and posting!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vahsholtztj]

Best video by far we've seen. Very much appreciate you take the time to show every single thing. We just put in a brand new entire bathroom. Hooked everything up and everything worked but the tub wouldn't hold water and zero instructions. So we've been watching some videos and yours is by far the best. We give you a hundred stars. Thank you and ours does not have the backing plate. And I think that we will find one that does just in case. Thanks again. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RobertAndersen-c8i]

Great video. Walks you through the entire process and gives more info in case you want to snake your tub to do it safely w/o raking up more repairs. Thanks Bob!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking out the video! Much appreciated

[@cj4freedom856]

Thank you for the information. Your cut away helps me see how a tub stopper operates.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad to help

[@jamesbruzgis9476]

Perfect video of what I needed! Thanks

[@mauiToast]

great video, filled with lots of tips and tricks... the value of experience! Thanks!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Crazyaz05]

Thank you so much for the video. Saved me from having to get a plumber It was a life saver.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped

[@gigz218]

It's great to see someone take pride in there work.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you, Anthony! Regards, Bob.

[@LayZeeDawg]

Thanks for the video Bob. I wish this was available onto KZbin 10 years ago when I replaced the overflow on my tub. No locking faceplate on the overflow and here I am 10 years later doing this again because the tube coming out of the shoe came loose while snaking the line. Thankfully we have a 24 hour supply house in Brooklyn. 10 years older, and the 12 inches I had to work in 10 years ago seems to have shrunk

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for sharing

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

Thank you! BEST video I've seen on this!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thanks!

[@slim1956]

First of all, thanks for taking the time to produce this KZbin video. I have say that I honestly have never come across a trip lever bathtub drain in a real life situation. In my area,the water source has very high mineral content, which, as I have learned through this video,is probably the reason they're not used here very much. I am doing a bathroom reno in my own home, and in an effort to save money, I ordered an open box brass waste system online to match the existing plumbing installed when the tub was installed over 40 years ago. Unfortunately, the merchant sent me the wrong item and I received the trip lever system instead of the twist and close model that I ordered. Now that you have explained this system so thoroughly,I understand that it isn't in my best interest to install the thing. I'm sure that it's wonderful and all but the upcoming maintenance and problems that would be associated with using this hardware in a hard water in my area would be a nuisance going forward. Thanks for the heads up and I will send this item back to the seller. Cheers mate.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad I could be of assistance!

[@raymondbuniak6887]

This is the best of these videos. But, talk about what to do when you can't move the plunger part because it may be calcified.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Appreciate the feedback, I'll have to update possibly with a new video as we do not have that issue in New York. Water is of good quality, thanks again for commenting.

[@scottdoscher5607]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You are welcome!

[@stevekennon1786]

You are definitely a Master Plumber. I've had problems with adjusting my Drain Stopper and finally gave up and took it out. Now after watching your video, I understand what I need to do to adjust it and get it right. Mr. Bob...thanks for all of your videos.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks Steve, pretty simple stuff. Appreciate you checking out the video. Regards, Bob.

[@stefanhouareau4490]

I currently live in a duplex and rent one side out. Our side has had various issues, and I just discovered today what these systems are called. One side has a trip lever with no plunger or spring-to-stopper system, while our side, has the lever with the spring, but there is no hardware connected where the spring ought to go, from the To to the non-existent plunger. I have a 2 year old, by the way, and your reference to the little toy soldier brought laughable tears to my eyes. Excited to see more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottwaite9824]

This video was great. I am dealing with a leaking bathtub drain on a friends tub and this will really help. In addition to being a good plumber you have the heart of a teacher. Thank you so much.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you Scott! Bob.

[@daxycat]

My tub hasn't been draining right for a while now. Cleaned the hair out, drain cover removed and replace properly. Still wouldn't drain very well. I was cleaning the tub after soaking some oven racks and leaned on the trip lever. WHOA, I could hear the water rushing down. I've known the problem but not the fix. UNTIL NOW! Thanks so much for the great information. Just knowing the industry name for it is a big help. The guy at the store won't look at me like I have three heads when I ask where they are now.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for checking out the video👍 regards, Bob.

[@alpacheco7100]

You are so detailed in your video. Awesome explanation. Thank you sir.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samuelyoung9932]

Very detailed educational videos . Easy to understand. Thank you for your time.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Katana_00]

Excellent explanation

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you, thanks for your visit! Bob.

[@DragonzChild]

Hi Bob. Well I have a doozy, when I took the plate out, I discovered that the linkage was corroded and the threaded rod was broken in half. So I assume the other half is in the pipe, at the bottom. What should I do? Can't afford a plumber, so mom has to fish it out somehow.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I can usually fish it out with a wire coat hanger, Make a small hook on one end and go fishing. Be warned, sometimes the plunger is so full of soap scum and or scale it will not come out. In this case you'll have to access it from the back and remove the overflow to yank it out.

[@mortonbeard2240]

Thanks.

[@FerallHog]

Excellent video! Snake rootered my tub yesterday. Wouldn’t drain at all. Works like new now. Thank You 🙏

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome!

[@michaelburns3645]

"V ery well done ! Thorough explanation for the do it your selfer of like me a retired guy who cannot afford to pay a plumber several hundred dollars when I can do this myself. Thanks for the presentation. Very Professional ~

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you Michael! Regards, Bob.

[@gallum55]

Hey thanks for the video. Helped me figure out my clog. Now I don't have to spend money 👏

[@smitlag]

Thanks Bob I just got the same assembly for a new tub and surround I am installing. Perfect explanation!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent!

[@stanarmstrong1301]

Good explanation and visuals. Very helpful.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@varinafarina]

As a DIY'er it's good to find this job so clearly explained.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank Varina, I try my best! Regards, Bob.

[@chuckwieser7622]

Most through video I've seen on the classic system that I have in my 1925 house. THANKS?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You!

[@hvacwiz7877]

wow havent had to deal with this stuff but holy crap i sure learned a lot from this. that trick of taking the old useless one instead of throwing it a way using it as a back up plate for the snake thats pretty nifty!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you!

[@woodyboydm]

Excellent video Bob. I cannot say enough; by far the best, comprehensive, and concise video on this mechanism. May I suggest adding how to assemble it correctly, i.e. use of gaskets, teflon tape, and plumber's putty? Again, thank you for such a professional video, and I would like to add that you are very well spoken - seems like a somewhat rare commodity these days.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated, Bob.

[@TheHmoobkey]

Thank you sir, your video has helped me plan my summer project and given me general info to understand my own tub.

[@gerryvahe2524]

Bob. Love the detail. Our 18 year old tub would slowly drain. I figured it out by taking it apart and extending the rod. Both Nuts were away from the Plastic Swivel. Your video was the first one I saw because I wanted to know how it sealed if its metal to metal. Mine doesn't have the Orings (At least I didn't notice them) Im gonna take it apart again and clean and silicon grease it thanks to your suggestion.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You, Gerry!

[@jeffcoolhd]

Happy Plumbing too we love your videos thanks for taking the time

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You! You're welcome, I appreciate you watching. Happy Plumbing!

[@LadyPicker]

Thanks SO much Bob!! Answered all our questions and then some! I agree with Jason, you are missing a LOT of views and likes!

[@RobertSessaPlumbing]

Wanda Goodman Thank you Wanda, appreciate you stopping by and taking a look! Regards, Bob.

[@dennismullin3052]

Great job explaining it, Bob! One of the best videos on in depth explanation of this project.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Dennis Mullin Very much appreciated Dennis, thank you for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.

[@DavidTermini]

Thanks very much,Great Video and instruction

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anthonychambers8691]

Excellent, very useful video. Many thanks!

[@feliciawatts7936]

Us Gals appreciate your knowledge and direcon😊

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@mitzichenault5237]

Hey Bob~ your videos are so informative and practical. Thanks for sharing~ Mitzi

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Mitzi Chenault Thanks Mitzi, much appreciated! Regards, Bob.

[@jamescaron6465]

Thanks for this, Mr Sessa, Been doing a number of home projects and This has been very helpful. Your video is really well done.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You James,! Regards, Bob.

[@joesantiago413]

Excellent video! Very helpful And the best I've seen on this subject. New subscriber here. Thank you.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnnyr2223]

Thanks Bob, great video teacher.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking out the video! Bob.

[@frenchtechnique]

Thank you very much. I was debating between a PVC and a brass drain and your comment about the separate set of screws securing the overflow in position solved my dilemna in favor of brass.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent! Brass is a time tested material that will be here long after we're all gone. Thanks for checking out the video,regards.Bob.

[@okapmeinkap7311]

Agreed. Plastic is cheaper but is also mickey mouse at least when the job is bathtub.

[@gordonadams7927]

👍 .. very informative ! Thanks !

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome!

[@joshualebowitz]

This was incredibly helpful and so well done. Thank you.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome and thanks for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.

[@joshuaschadenfreude8910]

Thanks, this video was very informative. My trip assembly is very stiff and hardly moves. I can’t wait to try some of your tips.

[@richardholte1859]

Super. Have a project with daughter's shower/tub combo. This video will make it simple.

[@gigolomonkey2620]

You are my master thanks for the video

[@Derrick_Crenshaw]

Great video. Thanks Bob. You have a very easy to follow method of explaining things. Great detail and useful info. Liked and subscribed.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Very welcome

[@sheilakuehl871]

Amazing easy to follow easy to understand video. I learned a lot and am now confident to replace my own plate cover! Thank you

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Sheila Kuehl Thank You Sheila, I appreciate you checking out my video! Regards, Bob

[@justinchirico7148]

Beautiful in depth explanation!

[@seabass22]

Cool video. Makes more sense now that I can see the pipes. I snaked mine through the floor drain and it was a pain.

[@larryjohnson4962]

Very informative 👍

[@ericfrykman3040]

Hi Bob, my drain plug is broken off and lodged somewhere down the pipe. How do I retrieve that? Thanks!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You can try with a wire coat hanger to retrieve it. If it's stuck in place, no other choice but but get behind the tub open the wall remove the overflow tube and get it out of there.

[@joseartiaga3048]

Great video I loved it. Learning something new everyday👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@marcusgrigsby446]

Absolutely EXCELLENT. Thank YOU !

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Marcus Grigsby Thank you Marcus, I appreciate that. Thanks for checking out the video! Regards, Bob

[@winstonsmith8236]

THANK YOU. this video helped me fix my drain.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You’re welcome Chris, regards. Bob

[@cayrick]

detailed video Bob. I really wish you would dissect the drain stopper with the rotary handle rather than the lever. I am sure you could do an incredible video. On my setup the handle is frozen.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Bob, enjoyed your video, great tip on applying the face plate with that modified snake access.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you William! Best, Bob.

[@tharunam]

Great video and it explains everything just perfectly. I tried to take out an overflow plate that was not working correctly and in the process stripped both the screws that held the plate in place. I am sure in yours years in plumbing you must have come across situations like this but I have NOT. Please tell me how do I remove these two screws that are really stuck in there and broken without much area to work with. Thanks. I wish there was a way to upload the pictures I have of this situation. Many thanks in advance.

[@tharunam]

This plate is more than 45 years old.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

The short answer is to drill them out, then re-tapp! Can you take some photos with your phone and send them? [e-mail].

[@louisemottola3927]

Very helpful video...loved the clear and concise details. Best I have seen!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking it out Louise! Regards, Bob.

[@thebicardiandcola6334]

I actually have an issue where the tub doesnt plug up completely and constantly drains a little. Thanks for this video. I have a better understanding on how this works and how to adjust the plunger. Thanks again

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You, Andrew! Regards, Bob.

[@rogerscubadiver]

Very detailed video. Thanks

[@KenMoscato]

Great information. How do get the whole mecanism out if it's stuck. Can't lift the lever

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You can try spraying some WD-40 down the overflow, let it soak for 24 hrs and try. If no luck and you have access from behind you may end up having to dismantle the overfloewtube to get it free.

[@avrob8412]

Thanks for the great detailed info

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rozcastillo]

Awesome video, my problem is the lever stopper is broken off in the T pipe. It looks like I’m going to have to take off the T pipe...replace it and and replace the drain lever that fits inside. But that’s ok, bec I can see how it all functions now. This is showing me all the piping system. Now I just need to replace the pipe and drain lever. I believe I’ll have to take some tiles off the wall to expose the pipes to replace those things. Thank you, and I’m subscribing.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you! Much appreciated. Regards, Bob.

[@Lovliqueen]

This was so helpful! Thanks

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobschiesl9887]

Great video - extremely informative

[@joecunder7846]

Awesome video ty.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for watching

[@nidoevin1]

Thanks for the drain cleaning tips

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

My Pleasure, Thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Bob.

[@garyalford9394]

Seem to always have trouble getting the trip lever to stay in place, have to hang the wash cloth on it to stay down!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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[@BigTony2Guns]

You video was GREAT !! Thank You,, I CAN NOT GET THE PLUNGER OUT !!! And yes ,,I have been spraying it with penetration Oil !!--House built--1950

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I've comes across the issue several times, and unless you have access from behind to break it down and remove the plunger, may be best to leave it alone (as long as the water is draining).

[@BigTony2Guns]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos --that you for your quick response--Draining Very Slowly---Someone posted that pour CLR will Dislodge it !!

[@BigTony2Guns]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos --had to come from the back and break it down,,But thanks to your video,,I knew what I was doing,,Had to use Liquid Wrench--and working it out ,,by twisting ...

[@marshallborder9089]

Very informative , never had to work on this part of the tub . Thanks

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome, thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Bob.

[@patrickmacisaac777]

Great video Bob

[@marthamurray681]

Excellent video - thanks for helping me out on this!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking out the video, much appreciated. Bob

[@kellyhebbe1514]

Thanks for the info, I'll be using this to fix my master bath drain. Do you have another video that explains how to fix a drain that has a lever and a drop down/pop up drain plug and not a screen?

[@TheMax2109]

I did adjusted plunger many times up AND down, but the water is still draining a little bit. Doesn't hold properly. Plunger looks good, but my plunger doesn't have o-rings. What else can be issue with drain system?

[@MollyTV1]

Andrii Maksymovskyi I have the same issue

[@TheMax2109]

Well explained. Thanks

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You for checking it out! Regards, Bob.

[@CJSGMQS]

Thank you for this informative video. I made the mistake of discarding the old linkage assembly. I have no clue at what length to adjust the linkage assembly too. Are there any ways to determine this?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You can buy a universal linkage kit from H.D. or Lowes. It's basically basically just a matter of adjusting, trying , repeat until you hit the sweet spot.

[@CJSGMQS]

Thank you, I am grateful the new one I purchased is adjustable.

[@alexedwards5113]

Awesome explanation, Bob! Any idea how to get a stopper out of the tub if it's stuck? It just won't come out.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I've had this problem myself, try a wire hanger, create a small hook on one end and try to snag it and pull it up. I've sometimes had to saturate it with WD-40 down the overflow, let it sit for a day or two, the try and retrieve it. And then there are the ones that just won't budge, time for surgery from behind. Open the wall remove the overflow and yank it out . When done I install an access panel and if it's on an outside wall, you got a bigger problem!

[@JGiles3311]

Hey Bob. Great video and explanation of the assembly. This might be a dumb question, but how does the overflow work if there’s a stopper blocking the overflow pipe? Doesn’t this defeat the purpose of having an overflow? Am I missing something here?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

The stopper is a hollow piece of brass that blocks the tub from draining, but still allows water from the top to pass thru.