If your tub has a trip lever in the place where the overflow plate usually goes, it operates either a pop-up stopper or an internal stopper. A linkage runs inside the overflow pipe to the tee, and on the end of the linkage is either a weighted metal cylinder that blocks the drain whe...
Replace the drain assembly and then put the cover plate back in position. Use a screwdriver to replace the screws that hold the cover plate in place. Then, caulk all around the top half of the plate, taking care to apply the caulk evenly and without gaps. This is a good way to thwart...
Before replacing your tub spout, you will need to determine which type of tub spout you have and what kind you will need to replace it. There are two basic types of tub spouts: diverter style that allows you to send the flow of the water to either the tub spout or the shower with ...
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll explain how to replace a bathtub faucet yourself to give your bathtub and shower a fresh new look with little time and money invested. Quick Takeaways If your tub is in good condition and you don't want to pay for a full bathtub replacement, ...
Now quit celebrating and go clean your tub! Gross. It was such a quick, easy project, it made me wonder why we’ve been storing that unopened drain kit for A YEAR and not just fixing it. I think I could’ve knocked it out myself — if I hadn’t HAD to bow out of the actual...
The issue often means your drain is blocked with something somewhere in the pipes. There are a few troubleshooting methods you can try to fix the issue which may unblock your drain without too much fuss or hassle.
There are two common tub drain stoppers--pop-up drain stoppers and plunger tub drains. Pop-ups have a stopper in the drain that pops up and down to allow water to pass or stay in the tub. When down, pop-up stoppers cover the opening preventing water from
tub to create pressure. When the pressure is high enough, the converter passes the spinning energy from the engine into the transmission. You should replace a torque converter that is broken or one that cannot handle the power of an engine. Matching the right torque converter to an engine ...
If pipes under a sink leak, tighten connections or replace the drain flange (see below). Caution! If the drain is completely stopped up,don’tuse chemical drain cleaners as they can release noxious fumes and burn unprotected skin. You’ll be left with a sink or tub full of caustic chemic...
Place a towel over the tub drain to prevent accidentally dropping screws down the drain. Find the screw securing the handle to the faucet. The screw is under the curve of the handle near the decorative escutcheon plate. Remove the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver and pull the handle of...