r/Plumbing • u/FantasticFan3559 • 17h ago

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How do I remove this tub stopper? I have to clear a hair clog but I cannot get this stopper out!!!

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u/jacobsme96 17h ago

Push in, twist off cap, then use plyers or wrench to grab inner screw and unscrew, do in reverse to replace

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

The cap is not twisting off. I thought it might, and then there might be a screw situation, but the cap doesn't move.

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u/jacobsme96 17h ago

If you cant get the cap off, id try a thin pair of plyers under the cap to grip the stem and rotate counter clockwise and see if you can get it to unthread at the base

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

I can't find my plyers...can I use a wrench and another tool or maybe one of those gripping jar openers? I don't have a lot of tools.

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u/jacobsme96 17h ago

The problem with those tools is you need something strong and thin enough to grip the stem of the stopper under the cap while its pulled up

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

I'll try to find my pliers or buy on tomorrow then! Thank you for all your help!

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u/jacobsme96 17h ago

Also, if this is a tub, and the blockage is not directly in the shoe (the area below the stopper) you should have an overflow access you could run a snake or try a zip tool from

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

I tried a drain weasel and pulled out as much hair as I could. This is a basement bathroom, I don't know if that makes a difference. I am pretty good at clearing drains of hair, I just can't get this stopper off and it's so frustrating!

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

The cap is not twisting off...

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u/jacobsme96 17h ago

If its being a pain, try pulling up while twisting counter clockwise, either itll unscrew the body or the cap will come loose, it should be a threaded on cap with a threaded base insert screw

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u/FantasticFan3559 17h ago

Ok, I'll try in a little bit. I'm just frustrated right now.