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03-02-2024, 02:41 PM
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Tub trip lever gap
The old trip lever, drain lever thing stopped working on a regular fiberglass tub/shower unit. When I removed the old one I noticed there was a gap on top where the cover was leaving the top of the cutout hole exposed. I installed a new one and it works fine but that gap of about 3/16 is still there on the top edge. Covers are the same size. Thoughts?
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03-02-2024, 05:46 PM
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Gee. I have dealt with a lot of plumbing and handy man stuff in my life and I am confused.
Are u talking about the cover around the lever that controls the drain?
If so, sounds like hole was over drilled at initial installation
Verify if there is adjustment on the throw rod or contact plumbing supply place for an oversized cover. Similar to how switch/ outlet plates come in varying sizes.
Of course pic would be more helpful
Spud or Ross might have some good advice as sure they dealt with
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03-02-2024, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redlite
Are u talking about the cover around the lever that controls the drainPosted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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Yes, I don’t remember it being like this before and I can’t believe things have shifted that much, it’s a few decades old.
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03-02-2024, 10:52 PM
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If cover is same size then it seems like there is a misalignment of the throw on the drain throw. When have wholen shabang out there should be 2 nuts that counter tighten to give u the right length between the bell that sits/ seals and the handle. Take your old one and check. It is like doing a tie rod on a car. Count the threads to get it close.
Once u do it should give u the correct alignment for the plate/ lever once u tighten things
Its a tedious aggravation that goes smoother with lube. May need to go in and out a few times esp if don't have old one to ballpark start it. Just be careful pulling old throw bell out don't get frustrated and break it of.
Hard to describe but hope helps some.
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03-03-2024, 07:32 AM
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Can you see the underside of all this from the basement?
Hopefully nothing has slipped…. :-(
Last edited by Guppy; 03-03-2024 at 07:46 AM..
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03-03-2024, 10:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Guppy
Can you see the underside of all this from the basement?
Hopefully nothing has slipped…. :-(
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Yeah it’s all exposed. I’ll look today. I know it has leaked if the kid fills the tub into the overflow.
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03-03-2024, 11:14 AM
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Nothing has shifted, it’s all solid. Small leak from the actual drain in the bottom of the tub. I’ve never installed one and it’s not clear how this could be tightened. There is a lot of gunk built up where the pvc begins.
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03-03-2024, 12:07 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
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Take a shower instead.
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No boat, back in the suds.
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03-03-2024, 04:06 PM
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Bring it over to my studio and I’ll weld it for you 😂
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03-03-2024, 05:29 PM
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I’d bet there’s a YouTube video or a hundred
It’s not terribly difficult but you’ll probably need another person
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03-04-2024, 08:49 AM
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I had to replace mine .. the brass plug that drops down was toast and full of crud. I didn’t replace any of the original parts except the plug and it lined up fine ..
I guess maybe replacing what’s needed to the old set up. And see it that helps?
And FYI. I am not a handyman…. Need something broken. Call me.
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03-04-2024, 04:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wdmso
I had to replace mine .. the brass plug that drops down was toast and full of crud. I didn’t replace any of the original parts except the plug and it lined up fine ..
I guess maybe replacing what’s needed to the old set up. And see it that helps?
And FYI. I am not a handyman…. Need something broken. Call me.
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Amen brother…. LOL
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