Questions and Answers for Watco Foot Actuated Bathtub Stopper with 3/8 in. Pin Adapter in Chrome Plated

A:  My push stopper came out when I was going to have a bath there was hair in the drain and grit I think one of the prongs on the bottom of the push plug is missing do I just buy a new stopper & push it then does it lock to hold it in there

A:  There are 2 sizes of plug very close in size . Make sure you have the right one. 3/8 and 5/16 if I remember correctly. Had similar problem and it was that.

A:  If it does not screw in further then it might be that it is not the right size for your tub. To make sure it screws in as far down as you need you may need to take the top off the actual screw and screw it in first.

A:  I purchased this for my Jacuzzi. It was the exact drain stopper I had on my 16 y/o tub.

A:  If the drain have cross bars with 3/8-In threads, then yes, it should fit on the drain.

A:  I use a hair catcher made by OXO found at Target stores or on line. They make different shapes and heights with suction feet to match your type of drain. Just remember to put it down before you begin to wash your hair!

A:  What holds the tub stopper in the drain hole

A:  To catch hair and other foreign debris from entering the drain, you need to purchase a Watco Universal NuFit stopper. The 48750-PP-CP-G-47 would be a perfect solution! Use the reversible pin adapter for simple removal when needed.

A:  If the Watco Foot Actuated stopper is completely apart, here are the steps to re-assemble and place back into the bathtub drain that has the 3/8 in. cross threads. First take the black seal and place flat side down over the cylinder that has the flat head looking brass screw. NEXT, take the stopper top and thread clockwise onto the threads that are on the white plastic body. THEN, take the completed stopper and place into drain by threading clockwise into the drain that has cross bars with 3/8 in. threads.

A:  Try a larger flat-head screwdriver. Can contact Watco at 816-796-3900 for assistance.

A:  To open and close a foot actuated stopper, you can use your foot to tap down the stopper and tap again to open.

A:  Press down on it, its a button like mechanism

A:  To close the stopper you have to push it down.

A:  Unscrew it to remove

A:  FYI - The bathtub overflow is actually meant to access the drain to snake any clogging issues. To remove the Foot Actuated stopper, hold the top of the stopper and turn counter clockwise. Remove the top. Now you will need to take a flat head screwdriver and loosen the brass screw. The stopper will come out of the drain now. Reverse steps when replacing stopping back into the deain.

A:  Watco does not sell individual parts on homedepot.com. you can call Watco Manufacturing for details on how to puchase the rubber stopper.

A:  Jessi, YouTube will be most likely be able to show you how to remove existing stoppers, ie. search for "how-to remove most-common bathtub stoppers". You will need to make sure you have cross bars in the drain to be able to replace with this Watco Foot Actuated Stopper with the most-common 3/8 In. brass pin.