Twist pop up bath waste plug
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- Problems with twist pop up bath waste plug. Simple instructions to fix the handle mechanism as well as adjusting the plug height. This includes the cleaning and refurbishing the unit.
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How can i fix/take off the plug part of the twist handle pop up?
The twist olug is not working
@@laviniaparker8860 there is a screw at the bottom where the whole is. Instruction should be there in the video.
Will have a look only installed about a year ago and started a few months after ,don't think it was adjusted on install just put in place , thanks
I literally had the same issue. I moved into my new place and adjustment was completely off. Also check the plug as sometimes the screw gets a little short and then does not work with mechanism. If screw is a little tight spray with some WD40 and give it some time before loosening.
I’m amazed was wondering what the large turning thing was for on the bath and couldn’t figure out how to use bath in new build! Thankyou so much can’t enjoy me evening now😂
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I had fitted one of these to the new bath I'd installed and could not get the waste cover to pop up. I thought I must have installed incorrectly and was at the point of taking the whole thing out! A very depressing outcome. Then, I came across your video and it was the only one on you tube I could find that explained properly how the system works and that you have to adjust the screw on the waste cover in order for it to pop up. I did this and, voilla!!, success. Currently you are number 1 on CZcams for me!!
Thanks so much Paul. Really happy that it helped. It is sometimes the simple things that cause the largest problems.
THANK YOU !!!! Saved us a lot of money, absolutely great video! 🎉
You’re a life saver mate 😂😂 My mum was already about to ring a plumber when your video popped up! Very methodical and practical approach, keep up the much needed work!!
Awesome
Genius! Just fixed mine following your steps. You are so reassuring and methodical. Huge thanks.
Glad it worked
@@DIMTips Well, f**k me. I've had one of these things in the place I moved into nearly four years ago and could never figure out how it worked. No, I don't mean the complex cable-pull mechanism you took apart at the back. I mean, how the hell the actual plug popped up and down lol. I was always under the impression some kind of click-clack valve was missing. I even took the whole thing apart a few years back, looking for what was missing and then had to screw it back together as the actual waste was all connected. After watching this video, I just went and popped the plug in and twisted that big knob on the back of the bath and watched it go up and down. Rofl...I'd been dropping the plug in and pulling it out with a knife whenever I used the bath instead of the shower. Thanks for that...duh!
Ok I am a lady and the silly repair man has missed 3 appointments to come fix this. So now after waiting a month for him to fix it, this video might be of some help to me. Thank you. Also you have really nice hands :)
Cool
Excellent informative and very well presented. It will make an elderly friend very happy. I have never installed one but now I know what is required. Great video thanks.
Great. Hope all installed now
so surprised it is the only real video on youtube about this. thanks again
Not a problem. Me too. That's why I made it
Very helpful I followed your instructions and managed to fix a very annoying problem. Thank you
Glad it helped. 👍
Thanks for your time and showing us this tip, it's helped me out of a whole...
GOOD JOB!
Glad it helped
Very helpful! I can now tackle the job knowing what I'm likely to encounter.
Good luck. Make sure you tell me how it progresses
Thank you so much. You’ve just saved me a lot of time and money. 👏 👏 👏
The simple things in life always do.
Your video helped me save money and my life as I thought I would have to wait the whole weekend to have a shower again haha thanks.
Great glad it help. Hope you managed to fix a few other things too
Just what I needed to do the job, cheers DIM Tips!
Great to hear!
Worked like a charm...thank you I didn't know where to start..job done.
Great. Hope you manged to fix other things too
Great tips. My plug is stuck down and nothing will move it. Showing how to adjust the cable and plug height will probably save me some money on a plumber. Will give this a go.
Good luck
I have the same plug on my bath. Thank you for showing. when I got a problem with it I will think about this video.
Appreciate it Chris. However to be honest I would have expected you to build something from scratch👍😁
Thankyou. Just fixed ours. Saved time and money
Awesome. Glad it helped
Very Helpful - Thank You
Appreciate it helped
Thank you soo much for this - you saved me a call out charge as it was loose ! So easy to follow, soo many thanks
Glad it helped. Have other little videos that may be useful too. 👍
Thank you - really appreciate it.
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Very helpfull video thank you!!!
Glad it helped
Watched this video several times and gave it a go as my plug had got stuck in the locked position with a bath full of water in it !!
After a few failed attempts and a break to have a coffee I followed the video step by step pausing it along the way to do exactly what he did and IT WORKED !
Thank you so much for posting such a helpful video now I dont have the expense of calling out a plumber and my bath is fixed 👍
Awesome.
Tip - before unscrewing, make sure the plug is in place.. otherwise if you drop the screw you could lose it. Nice Video. Thanks
Excellent tip. I guess you are talking from experience. Noted and added to my collection of things not to do.
Thank you best video I found on the hand twist bath drain plug. Mine is an older model. The bolt that sticks out has a grouve in which a screw bolt that we undo as we take the hand twist part off. Not confident about replacing it. I will have try to take it apart thank you
Well mine is old model cannot open the small black box. Decided to use a universal drain plug will have to replace it when lockdown ends. Where can I find the mechanism?
Good luck after lock down. Glad you found it useful. Let me know what happens after lockdown. I am sure the temporary plug will help others.
What a fantastic video.
Thank you. Really appreciate it. Hope it worked well for you
Thanks alot for this video, was so much help
Glad it helped
Thanks for the video mate, saved me 👍
Awesome. Hoped you fixed other things too
Thx, just removed this from my handy man's list 😊😊
Awesome
Thank you..my problem solved by this vedio
Awesome
Brilliant!
Thank you
Very helpful.
Thank you. Hope you managed to fix ither things too
Wow, lots of views on this one my friend! Great Job with refurbishing! 👍 350
Thank you. Seems to be a helpful video
Very good tutorial.
Thanks for that. Any suggestions or things you would prefer me to elaborate on.
@@DIMTips nothing is coming to my mind right now. I enjoy watching all of your projects.
Thank you. Really appriciate the support.
Wow I have been looking for instructions on this mechanism. I hate it and want to replace it with a pop up drain and a simple overflow cover, but have no access to the outside of the tub to remove the metal shaft and nipple from the overflow pipe
Agreed. When it goes wrong, it goes wrong. Let me know how you get on.
Very useful was wondering how the plug works on your new tub I thought it was a socket one where you press it to open and close it lol
Twist
Hi fab video and I just wanted more info on the plug and adjusting that.
My pop up bath plug will drain if there’s some water in it, but if there’s lots of water it won’t pop up.
When I adjust the plug I can adjust the height and also the nut. Does the position of the nut have anything to do with the workings of the plug? It’s just I don’t know if I need to make the plug longer and also adjust the nut.
Sorry I probably don’t make sense...
I would always start with the plug as it is the easier job. The nut is there to stop it from slipping back down. So make sure the nut is right up to the top. Let me know how you get on.
I only found your video after searching on Google not in CZcams! I had to find out what that type of bath drain mechanism called. I wish I had found your video yesterday before thinking sod it I need a bath and put the plug in only to get completely stuck this time. The screw on the drain blocker is short! I have to take it apart now.
I'm having trouble finding the screw to take the first part off 8s it supposed to be in the open or closed position to locate the screw thanks in advance
I found it a little difficult to find. But there will be a hole to the side or under neat the circumference of the opening and closing mechanism. Maybe using the camera on your phone to record a video in any difficult spots will help you locate it.
Fab video.... question! The black bit that’s stops the bit you twist moving up or down, what’s that called and can you get replacements? I mine may have gone down a hole!
Can you give me the mins on the video as not sure which black bit you are referring to. Then I will get back to you
wonderful. The cheap wickes version isnt adjustable but "looks" the same
Yes true
Thank you so much for creating this video. Got my new bathroom three weeks ago and the plug is not working properly so I got angry as I keep forcing it and now I need to fix it so I am so happy you created this video. You took a weight off my mind. Thank you!
Good luck
Thank you for a nice video. I have the same mechanism.
I’m not sure but I might have a little leak through waste cover plate(little bubbles).I tried to remove waste connector screw
To have a look at sealant But couldn’t do it(plate was twisting around) Do I need specialist tool or keep unscrewing.I don’t want to damage anything.
Maybe another video for us please? Andy G
Did it work?
@@DIMTips I have same/ similar mechanism for my bathtub in my bathroom but whichever way I try to take it out it does not seem to work. I found for twist to open bathtubs you require to sometimes use a Phillips head flat head or cross shaped screwdriver, however the screwdrivers I had either unfortunately does not fit or that I cannot seem to locate the screw in the side of the slot where the screwdriver can be slotted into. So I was just wondering in case it could possibly be my fault for not using the correct size Phillips screwdriver I was just wondering what size screwdriver that people have been using to fix this similar problem in bathroom bathtub?
Would just like to say thank you ..simple solution.
I have now stopped screaming.
Awesome
Hi there, I’m going to have a go at this, thanks for the video. Th problem I have is the water leaks out and you can hear a whirring sound, do you think this will fix my problem?
Many thanks
Sharon
Try it out. It may fix it.
Hello and thanks for the video. I have exactly the same system and issue. However, upon removing the screw, I still can't get the turn handle removed to access the components behind it like you've shown. Now I have a rattling screw inside it. Any tips on what could be going on before I go get a plumber? Thanks so much.
It may be limescale build up. Try some Viakal or citric acid to remove the limescale. Also grip the base unit and unscrew the top. WD40 has also worked in the past.
I think someone on another video said that they had this problem after they loosened the set screw. They said that their handle would not pull off it screwed off. I guess not all of these drains are alike. Our screw head is an Allen key head too.
Hi @MrRayadav3, did you get this sorted? If so how? I have the same annoying rattling screw! Thx
Thanks
No problem
Awesome video, Since the twist pop up on my walk-in tub wont work, I followed your steps and the top adjustment seems good. I believe I either have the height at the plug issue or the threads on the plug itself might have broke off, Its a bit hard to tell. However, the threaded portion on my plug does not have the adjustment and is very rusted. Is there a adjustable replacement you can recommend?
Ebay has some good ones. Did manage to fix. Would like to understand what you did
We have one of these on a new build property we have rented and it was lose the first time leaked and caused a leaked in the downstairs apartment and someone has been twice to fix it and now the 3rd time it’s just gone lose again causing yet another leak
Sometimes they cut the hole a little too big for the fitting. I noticed that the person before me added silicone to keep it secure. I do not recommend this as is a little messy but may work. During regular usage of getting in and out or general usage the fitting may be loosening. You may need to regularly open and tighten it from time to time. There is a screw underneath to open it. Then as long as you hold the back casing it should tighten.
I need a new ‘shield’ as mine has snapped. Does anyone know what the proper name for this is and where I would be able to get one from? I’ve been Googling everything!
The shield is called a hand wheel. Generally the whole unit is called "pop up bath waste" and the whole unit can been found on screw fix. Let me know if you were able to find a replacement shield (hand wheel).
How did you get the the silver bit off, I've removed the screw but it seam stuck?
Try sum lubricant and release fluid like wd40. Or limescale remover like viakal, vinegar, etc
Hi do you know what brand of plug / pipework this is ? And what the size of the plug actually is? I believe I have the same system but am missing the plug so at the moment am just left with a hole unable to fill my bath. All I need is the screw in plug but cannot find one anywhere ! Thanks
They are pretty standard. This one looks to be from Screwfix.
Since the internal workings for mine are behind a wall that I'd rather not cut open if I don't have to, do you know of any bath waste plug replacement solutions made for this type of unit? Can I possibly put some kind of pop-up stopper in its place?
If you have do not have access and do not want to over engineer then the simplest is to remove the plug and replace with a general plug stopper. Doesn't look as nice but does the job.
@@DIMTips I appreciate the advice, I'd like to think Moen or someone else would have tapped this market with some kind of nice looking, functional solution, I'll let you know if I find it. In the meantime keep up the fabulous work, Happy New Years!!
Please do let me know how it goes. Always interesting to hear other's experience
@@spdrn011 Did you manage to find a good looking replacement plug? Previous owners of my house made a lovely built in bath but didn't consider if anything might need replacing in the future. Needless to say the mechanism on the plug needs some attention but can't be accessed. Doh
Is the screw that holds the knob on always a Philips? It quite corroded and hard to tell. Thanks
Not sure if always a Philips. Try a flat head. Worst case scenario it should be easy to get a replacement as a standard size screw.
Could be an Allen head screw also
Followup...I want to replace with a lever style unit. Thanks
Good choice!
Hi. Is the bath plug just sitting loosely on the drain hole? There's like a rod that goes up and down when I turn the mechanism. But the drain plug seems loosely sitting on top. So water leaks even if its closed
It may be a slightly different mechanism. Are you able to search for the type of mechanism.
Mine doesn't have a screw holding it in, I've no idea how do get it off, I can't turn it to 360 from behind as the top of the bath gets in the way. Twisting it only releases the plug.
Unfortunately, I have not come across these before. There must something holding it together.
did you find a solution for this? mines exactly the same!
@@DIMTips I have same/ similar mechanism for my bathtub in my bathroom but whichever way I try to take it out it does not seem to work. I found for twist to open bathtubs you require to sometimes use a Phillips head flat head or cross shaped screwdriver, however the screwdrivers I had either unfortunately does not fit or that I cannot seem to locate the screw in the side of the slot where the screwdriver can be slotted into. So I was just wondering in case it could possibly be my fault for not using the correct size Phillips screwdriver I was just wondering what size screwdriver that people have been using to fix this similar problem in bathroom bathtub?
Tom H. our screw has an Allen key head
I had the same thing and finally realised it just levered off (I was gentle). Hope you managed to fix yours too.
The screw holding the cover in place for mine won't budge. I've tried WD40 and giving it some welly, but don't want to overdo it in case I wear out the head. Any advice you could give me, or will I have to resort to drilling out the screw?
Try to alternate between viakal or equivalent limescale remover and WD40. It may take a few tries. Remember to wash off with water between cycles. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Thank you for grate video. Do you know if the cable can be replaced?
Might be able to get from ebay
Our washer/flange is broken on the handle but we cannot find the parts. What do we need to search for? Thanks
A replacement would be best. When I opened this up I noticed silicone was used and could be an option for you as a cheaper fix. Let me know what you went with.
I have a cable drain handle on my tub unfortunately the opening to the screw is facing down, towards the tub. Since it's difficult to see, other than using a mirror underneath, I'm having difficulty turning the screw. Likely due to it being there for a several years. Any suggestions on how to release, other than taking a sludge hammer...which of course if overkill. Thanks
I used my phone and recorded it from underneath to see the screw. Hope it helps
I have the same issue. I took a picture and made a video to see the screw.
I have same/ similar mechanism for my bathtub in my bathroom but whichever way I try to take it out it does not seem to work. I found for twist to open bathtubs you require to sometimes use a Phillips head flat head or cross shaped screwdriver, however the screwdrivers I had either unfortunately does not fit or that I cannot seem to locate the screw in the side of the slot where the screwdriver can be slotted into. So I was just wondering in case it could possibly be my fault for not using the correct size Phillips screwdriver I was just wondering what size screwdriver that people have been using to fix this similar problem in bathroom bathtub?
Feel free to comment below all.
Try an Allen key. Ours has an Allen key head
Ahhh amazing dude just sorted it out! Such a random design. Regarding the unit itself is there reason to silicone it up or should it be water tight as is?
Not sure why they siliconed it on installation. But i hardly used it and had no leaks
How do you put the plug back in? Is it just sitting on the top or screwed? I just moved to a new property and find the plug unscrewed but can't seem to find how to screw it back. I do have the same mechanism. Thanks for the vid!
Yeah. The scre part was a bit tough, hoped you managed to fix
Hello I’ve just re-tensioned it and it turns and holds the metal but nothing is happening on the bottom I can’t access it from the bottom as that would involve removing tiles around the bath is there a possibility that the mechanism in the drain isn’t working?
Silly question but have you adjusted the nut underneath the plug to make it longer. If that does not work it may be the unit.
My mechanism behind the twist doesn't appear to have a screw covering the tension. How can I access the tension to tighten it
There might be something inside. Or it may actually be in the unit itself. Let me know how you get on as I would be interested.
Question, what if the tap is combined with the leaver?
Oh wow. It should be similar behind the scenes in regards to adjustment mechanisms.
Hi, would I need to take the side panel off the bath in order to do this?
Mine you did. Did you manage to fix?
Do you have any advice for how to remove the control knob if it doesn't have a screw?
Are you sure nothing underneath. Sometimes using a camera phone to film underneath you may spot an indentation
@@DIMTips Thanks for the reply. We managed to get it off with force in the end, definitely no grub screw. It all went back on fine, though.
No problem. Glad you got to resolve it.
Hi.
Mine no longer works, I tried adjusting the plug, but that didn’t seem to work, as I'm going to change the bath later this year I don’t want to chsnge the whole unit so today i got a rubber 'stand alone' plug that i put in via my hand for now but that doesn't fit. I took the old plug to the plumbers who told me it's large & there is no such thing as a 'standard size' plug hole, shall i just keep trying until I find the right fit?
Thanks
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Hope you managed to find
This is great but how do I get to it on a concealed bath unit
That is a tough one. They may be a way through the side somewhere.
My fitting has the box at the plug end- on this model there doesn’t seem to be any twist adjustment on that end of the cable, it’s fixed almost flush against the overflow pipe.
A few people had the same issue. Hope you managed to fix
Just installed a new bath. The plug is letting water however. The seals are brand new, I'm a bit stumped on what it could be. Any idea mate?
That is always annoying. Did you fix?
Thanks for the video. Able to fix my plug and not have to call someone out
Any time! Thank for support. I do have other videos so hopeful it helps you with something else.
Where do I buy a replacement bolt for these things?
If you measure the length and width you may able to find online i.e. ebay.
Great video but Mine does not have a screw to remove the front ? does this just push on ? i dont want to force it.
That should be fine. Just push on but check it is not loose.
@@DIMTips If I have one of these with no screw, how does it come off? There seems to be a collar around the spindle, but no screw. I tried pushing two screwdrivers through the two gaps in the collar, in case there was a spring loaded release, but no luck so far.
Tim Robinson was it a screw off knob? How did you get it off finally?
My bath plug is stuck
Tried glue never got good purchase
I can't get anything underneath plug to lever it up !!
Any ideas
I tried Viakal and WD40 separately. Sometimes a knife helps. Always a pain when stuck. How did you get on.
I have an issue with the other of the box as it's leaking? Any help please 🙏
Did you manage to fix
The actual twist handle on mine is moving up and down and side to side causing leaking behind it when water hits it, any idea on how to fix this??
It has a screw fitting holding it flush to the bath. Open the back and twist it tight.
@@DIMTips I have taken the screw out but the cover will not come off I pulled as hard as I can what am I doing wrong?
Try lubricant and release fluid like wd40. Also try limescale remover like viakal, vinegar, etc
@@DIMTips no joy. Tried wd40. Cilit bang. Awful thing.
My twister doesn't have any holes or screws in it. Any ideas on how I can remove it? The bath drain is stuck and not opening
I think someone answered this in the comments before.
my overflow doesn't have a screw holding it into place, did you ever find a solution?
MilkyBerri how did you get yours off? Did it screw off?
Hope you both find a solution
I followed these steps several months ago, i did not quite manage to fix it. Now again the plug is stuck i retried these steps excluding taking the bath cover off as I have only tiles around my bath. My bath still has water in it so not sure what to do here
Did you manage to resolve
I have exactly this problem but the handle has no screw hole so I cannot follow the first step of dismantling. Does it just pull off? It doesn't seem to want to move. Any ideas?
Most i have seen have something t hold it in place.
Thank u but dont have access to the back of Bath to remove the unit
It is a little hard without access.
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Thanks Sparky. You always have good advice. Anything to add on this one.
The only thing I can think of is whenever you are working on anything in bathrooms put the plug in the sink and the lid down on the toilet it will save you a lot of messing about when you drop a screw! But as you are working on a plug this advice is not applicable 👍 😊 and Thanks
Hi how did you take the bath plug out?
Hi, does the plug move up and down when you twist the mechanism? Let me know as you might have a different mechanism to the one in the video.
Get a body puffer which has a plungy bit to stick on wall attatch it to plug it should come out.
Hi I've followed your steps but my plug wont open and close when i try from the unit with pliers. Any ideas how i can resolve?
Did you manage to fix. Would be interested
Useful. However my cover broke leaving a lump of metal, that stopped the plastic screw fit from coming off 😪
Oh no. Might need full replace. Good luck
I cap keeps turning 180 both ways and i cant find the screw from the hole and the back plate is moving alot up down...why cant i see the screw in the whole???
It may be so loose that the position is not where the screw is. It is supposed to be vertically below the tap. That said, play around with the position to find the location of the screw.
Where can I get a new plug as it’s lost?
Ebay, amozan, most hard stores and plumbing centres
I just got the plug system in my bath. But i pushed the plug in by mistake. And now when i turn it to bring the plug up it doesnt move at all. How do i fix it? Can you help? thanks
I found WD40 has worked for me. Try to slowly unscrew it
Can i ask how to remove pop up waste.i cant see any screw anywhere
It is normally underneath.
Have just followed your steps but i cannot seem to adjust by twisting cable as it seems to be fixed - plug is still stuck. Any ideas? Please help
Did you manage to fix?
Hi. I've just taken mine apart as it stopped working and I have found that the cable has snapped. Can the cable be replaced or do I have to buy a whole new unit? I can't find a cable online locally. Thanks
Yes you can. It is similar to a bike cable. You can buy a clamping mechanism to join them together and may be a simpler and cheaper solution.
Thanks but I've found the handle's screw, undone it, but the blasted thing won't come off. Now what?
Did you manage to resolve
Screw is rusted and wont turn ? Ideas
Wd40 and patients.
The tightener goes all the way to the top and the plug still isn’t rising. I can’t get a knife under the plug either to get it out
Once lifted out see if you can adjust the screw underneath the plug.
What do you do if there is no screw on the side?
A few people had this issue. Sorry can't really hep
Please help! Mine is moving away from the bath and won’t turn and I cannot get the screw out no matter how hard I try
A few people have had that issue. Hopefully you managed to fix
What about is it was working fine but my kid jumped so hard on it and it’s stuck
oh dear. how did you get on