Bathtub Drain Stopper / Trip Waste Assembly

In this Bathtub Drain Stopper Video, I walk you thru the steps to take in setting up and or adjusting a typical trip waste assembly. This common bathtub drain stopper mechanism will accommodate bathtubs 14" & 16" in height.
Most of what you see in this video is actually inside of your walls and flooring. The only visible items you would actually see are the trip lever plate and the factory-installed chrome strainer. Any questions, you can reach me at [e-mail].
Regards & Happy Plumbing,
Bob
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[@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]

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[@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

[@markcorbett3807]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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???

[@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

[@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. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@garrygiordano4059]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You, much appreciated! Bob.

[@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!

[@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

[@cj4freedom856]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad to help

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@chriscraft4523]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Happy to Help!!

[@FerallHog]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome!

[@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.

[@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.

[@mauiToast]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@SquirrelsForAll]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gigz218]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you, Anthony! 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.

[@smitlag]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Excellent!

[@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

[@chuckwieser7622]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank You!

[@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.

[@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.

[@louisgrant4388]

Great job. U are an amazing teacher

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheHmoobkey]

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

[@alpacheco7100]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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].

[@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!

[@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.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

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

[@joelecocke2157]

Thank you for the informative video.

[@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.

[@varinafarina]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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

[@livemoonpiemoonpiemusic4510]

Great Tutorial BOB!!!

[@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.

[@samuelyoung9932]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@califooification]

Thank you so much for this. It was really well done and so very informative. I had just patted myself on the back for snaking the tub out but did not at all consider the risk of doing so without having the drain secured at the overflow. Good to know. In the video you only have the plunger adjusted to come down so that the o-ring was still somewhat visible. I understand why you did that because you wanted it to be able to come up all the way when open, but if you do that won't water just leak below the lower o-ring? I'm guessing that in reality when you adjust it in the wall that the proper placement would have the upper o-ring sealing just above the drain (so water doesn't rise up the overflow till level w/the tub) and the lower completely below the drain pipe exit (so water can't escape downward). That said, when I looked at the hardware store they sold a brass plunger assembly without O-rings. Wouldn't such a plunger be guaranteed of leaking unless it was machine to fit the overflow pipe perfectly(which seems unlikely)?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Actually, most of those plungers don't have "O" rings on them. They, in theory, are machined to very tight tolerances and once seated into the tee are supposed to create a watertight seal. That manufacturer was Wolverine Brass where I purchase most of my daily maintenance plumbing products from, but they only sell to the trade. Regards, Bob.

[@richardholte1859]

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

[@gallum55]

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

[@familymanof6169]

Enjoyed it immensely. Answered some questions in great detail that I had. Thank you and keep up the great work and help.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it helped!

[@jamesbruzgis9476]

Perfect video of what I needed! Thanks

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@mitzichenault5237]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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

[@stanarmstrong1301]

Good explanation and visuals. Very helpful.

[@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.

[@DavidTermini]

Thanks very much,Great Video and instruction

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@larryjohnson4962]

Very informative 👍

[@feliciawatts7936]

Us Gals appreciate your knowledge and direcon😊

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I appreciate that!

[@KickNitOschool]

Thank you! I've watched about 7 videos, wondering how the trip lever works!?! After 2 mins. Of this, u explained it! It's like a plug! I understand it now! One small step at a time! THANK YOU!!! But what about, if there's a spring at the bottom of the linkage that holds the bar that connects to the stopper at the drain, instead of a plug?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for watching! Regards, 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?

[@joshualebowitz]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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

[@cherilynnfisher5658]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Wow, thanks!

[@joehardway]

Great "studio setup"! Nice to actually have that visual of the system, so we can SEE what we're up against. My son's tub was clogged, and, of course, his drain stopper is frozen stuck! Put some CLR down there, but, when I gavit a yank, this mornin, the coupler came uncoupled, and only the upper half came out. Been fightin withit with'a coathanger for awhile, but even when it seems to catch on something, it bends the hanger, as soon as any real force is applied, and I suspect it's still frozen solid. Any pro tips for this scenario. Unfortunately, my mechanism is def NOT the top quality brass unit u have in your studio. Faceplate screws, and upper linkage were VERY rusty, and I suspect it's prolly pretty nasty down below, as well...

[@Razberuru]

Anything work with your situation? I am STUCK just like you’re describing Video is super helpful but like the stopped water, I’m at a standstill Wire hanger is already a golden nugget of inspiration to help out but can I keep CLR in longer than minutes per instructions or perhaps into hour or longer?

[@joehardway]

@@Razberuru Ha! I've been ignorinit, hopin an asteroid would hit the earth, n solve all my probs... 🤣 I'm thinkin, when I finally resolve to git'r done, I'm gonna purchase a snake inspection cam for my phone, so I can hopefully SEE what's down there, n fabricate some rig that's strong enuff to withstand tha yankin it's gonna take to pull that lower half out. I'll prolly spray some penetrant down there too. CLR ain't nearly so corrosive (Nor as effective!) as muratic acid, so I wun't expectit to damage anything. LMK if u have any luck... 😉

[@simonesmith7302]

Dealing with the coupler broke and only released the top half. I’m using CLR, a coat hanger, bought a length of chain with and S hook. It’s not catching. Tub won’t drain.

[@gordonadams7927]

👍 .. very informative ! Thanks !

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome!

[@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

[@williamdyckman9704]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you William! Best, Bob.

[@paulb2094]

Hi Bob, really nice video. I have a few questions about a brass drain that I hope you can help me with. I bought a brand new brass drain for my new replacement tub. Due to the nature of the installation, I installed the drain on the tub while it is out of the alcove. I wanted to test the drain shoe gasket for leaks before installing the tube in a base of mortar. The access to the drain from below is a PITA. So with the drain stopper down, I poured a bucket of water inside the tub. No leaking around the drain shoe, and it held the water except I noticed a very small drips of water coming out of the bottom inside of the drain where it would connect to the tail piece and into the trap. So water was getting by the brass plunger. I removed the trip lever and let the drain plunger and linkage "free fall" to see if my linkage was not adjusted properly, yet the small dripping still happened. So my questions are, is this normal for a brass plunger type of drain (brass on brass)? And once the tub is in place and the trap is connected, water is in the trap, so will this slight dripping just fill the tailpiece from the trap back to the drain plunger and then stop since there is practically zero pressure to push water through the trap? I'm not sure what is takes to move water through a trap. Not sure how many people even know this since all the drain testing I have seen is after the tub is in and drain is connected to the trap. Thanks for any advice on this!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

In my experience brass on brass very rarely is going to hold 100%. You may have a very miniscule drip through the seal which bath takers should not even notice. I don't believe it's enough volume to create movement through the trap I.M.H.O.

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@winstonsmith8236]

THANK YOU. this video helped me fix my drain.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You’re welcome Chris, regards. Bob

[@joseartiaga3048]

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

[@sergeybebenin]

Great video and I have a question... Is it ok if the existing overflow pipe is sliding up/down with little force? Trying to fix a leak and I'm pretty sure the overflow gasket is the reason but curious about the pipe fitting at the bottom. Thank you!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

If it’s moving up and down as you mention it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s leaking, but I would minimize movement and replace the upper gasket. Thanks for commenting! Bob.

[@gigolomonkey2620]

You are my master thanks for the video

[@joesantiago413]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joecunder7846]

Awesome video ty.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thanks for watching

[@marcusgrigsby446]

Absolutely EXCELLENT. Thank YOU !

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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

[@anthonychambers8691]

Excellent, very useful video. Many thanks!

[@upnorthfour3696]

Hey Bob. Great video. My problem is more extreme. While replacing trim (brass to brushed nickel) I found that the linkage from the overflow switch to the stopper arm must have disconnected at one time or another and slid down the T. Where would you recommend I start dismantling the overflow tube from outside the tub? Really need a good answer soon. Thanks very much.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

If you have access to the back of the tub, that’s the best way. Same thing happened to me on a job and the only way I was able to do it was from behind.

[@upnorthfour3696]

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Hi Bob. Yes, I should have been a little more specific. I have already gained access to the tub through the wall. It appears to be all brass with a brass coupling near the bottom of the T overflow. It's a rather tall tub, acrylic, Kohler with Kohler drain system. Circa 1998. If I were to start removing parts, where should/can I start? The large nut (coupling) near the bottom? Will I have space to slide the two pieces apart to get at the lift rod? If the extraction is successful, I plan to replace the lift rod with a new one. It's very kind of you to help. Thanks.

[@justinchirico7148]

Beautiful in depth explanation!

[@louisemottola3927]

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

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

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

[@tonis60th80]

Excellent video! I am havng an issue with this right now & have seen buildup in the pipe when removing the triplever stoppage tool & it still does not stop up the tub, so now I a on the search for one with O rings attached or do I buy the O rings & attach them? also, the equipment seems pretty standard & metal has already bent should I try a regular hardware store?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

No, the hardware store won't have it. The one in the video came from a company called Plumbmaster, but they'll only sell to contractors! Do a google search, I'm sure they're out there!

[@johnnyr2223]

Thanks Bob, great video teacher.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you for checking out the video! Bob.

[@rickdougherty5136]

Curious if you could measure the linkage length relative to the overall height of your assembly. If for instance your center y to center was say, 12” then your 1st set up would set the linkage at say, 9 “ that way at keast it’s not a guess

[@ofamao]

Thank you!❤

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

You're welcome 😊

[@michaeltemple895]

Thank you, sir!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Very welcome!

[@walterm7318]

Great video i like idea of drilling hole on cover plate i will try that next time when i snake the bath tub

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Thank you Walter, thanks for checking out the video. Regards, Bob.

[@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.

[@Lovliqueen]

This was so helpful! Thanks

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@misterveryze]

Hey Bob I have this setup in my 60s bungalow-I never noticed it before so it could have been doing it all along but mine is brass to brass as you mentioned and appears to be leaking a bit when I'm having a bath. Should I ever expect it to hold water perfectly if it's brass to brass or is some drainage/leakage normal?

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Bottom line is that if it's an older unit of lets say 25 plus years and beyond and you've adjusted it to the max, it's going to seep a bit. Easy fix , just get a large rubber stopper to place over the strainer and problem solved.

[@dco956]

Very helpful !!!!

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Psalm-tj5md]

Thanks for the video Mr. Bob, very informative. I am not able to open the drain to let the water out and have to replace the level. I also need to clean out the drain. What are your thoughts on Liquid Plumber or any of the other liquid draining products? The drain isn't completely stopped up but I can tell I need to flush it out. Should I use the Liquid Plumber? Thanks for your response.

[@BobsPlumbingVideos]

I’m generally not a fan of commercial drain cleaners. Some are just down right dangerous and some are a waste of money. You would be better off with a natural bacteria / enzyme product. Added monthly it will keep drains open (unless you have a hair serious issue) in which case a snake is the only fix. wiki.ezvid.com/best-enzyme-drain-cleaners. Regards, Bob.