What Is a Lever Drain

A lever drain is an externally operable drain that allows the user to open and close the drain using a handle located below the sink. This eliminates the need to reach into the sink to open or close the drain. Utilizing a lever drain is much safer alternative to traditional drains.

How do you unclog a trip lever drain?

1). Slowly withdraw the trip waste mechanism and plug from the overflow pipe. Clear hair from the mechanism and run hot water down the train to flush away any debris. Then, open the trip lever on the cover plate, and feed the lever and plug back into the overflow pipe.

How do you unclog a bathtub with standing water?

1. Pour 1 cup of water down your drain.
2. Put the half cup of baking soda down the drain.
3. Mix in the vinegar with your second prepared cup of water.
4. Pour in the vinegar/water mixture down the drain with the added baking soda – Things will begin to bubble/fizz, this is good, it means things are working!