Jacuzzi Tub Drain Plug Removal

Make sure it is securely tight.

Jacuzzi tub drain plug removal.

Remove the bathtub faucet since this will be on a portion of the wall you ll be cutting. Fixing a leaking jacuzzi tub drain is much like repairing a leaking drain in a regular bath except you are dealing with electrical power so you need to be mindful and be sure that all. Use the screwdriver or a needle nose pliers to pull out the gunk. A connecting rod with a spring attached to the end moves up and down inside the overflow pipe.

If you notice a leak in your jacuzzi s drain you should act quickly to rectify the situation as it can cause damage to the surrounding floor or to the ceiling below if your jacuzzi is located on an upper floor. There is usually a drain catcher not too far down where you can see the build up of hair and anything else clogging the drain. Use the main plug to drain most of the water. To close the drain plug you simply push it down.

You may need to do this a few times to get it all out. Knowing how to remove a bathtub drain is a helpful skill for when you need to deep clean the drain replace the drain entirely or remove the bathtub. This offers access the drain flange at the bottom of the tub. Use the screwdriver to disconnect and remove the tub s waste and overflow valve cover.

Check whether your hot tub has an auxiliary plug. Use a tool designed for tub drain removal also called a tub drain extractor to remove the drain flange. This raises and lowers a pivot arm that runs through a horizontal pipe arm and is attached to the stopper removing this type of stopper is slightly different than for the. The spring mechanism in the drain plug eventually will wear out.

Flip lever drain stoppers. It is located at the bottom or at the corner of a hot tub. Find the main hot tub drain plug. Push on the drain plug again and it will pop up to release the water.

Use the flashlight to look down the bath tub drain to find the clog. Some bathtub drain stoppers are operated by a flip lever mounted on the overflow opening on the tub. Find the clog and remove it. Attach a garden hose.

Step by step instructional video on how to remove a moen tub drain stopper to unclog the drain. Then remove the drain basket with a drain wrench. The hose should be empty before draining. If you have an auxiliary plug use it to get rid of water.