Completely random question (bathtub related)

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elphie754
elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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I have a completely random question (sorry if this is the wrong board to ask this on).

I have a very very old bathtub (the kind where the drain control/stopper is outside the bathtub. However, it's not working properly and the bath slowly drains which is irritating. Trying to take a epsom salt baths and constantly have to refill the tub. Anyone have annsiggestions on how to block the drain to prevent this? I know they sell drain blockers but it's a bit too late to go out and get one. Any ideas on a common household item that might work?

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  • FlutterbyKiki
    FlutterbyKiki Posts: 24 Member
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    Plastic bag, mini towels. Plug that bad boy up!
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    I tried a towel but it seemed to actually drain faster or float away from the drain
  • FlutterbyKiki
    FlutterbyKiki Posts: 24 Member
    edited January 2017
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    Ah snap, hmmmm. Maybe on the exterior try zip loc plastic wrapped with duct tape and a hair tie!!
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    Hmmm that might work
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    Okay well that didn't work lol. Tape can right off once water hit it.
  • FlutterbyKiki
    FlutterbyKiki Posts: 24 Member
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    Oy, sorry!
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
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    FlutterbyKiki wrote: »
    Oy, sorry!

    It's okay. It was worth a shot.
    GuitarJerry wrote: »
    Duct tape.

    Not sure we have any. Will look though.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
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    A towel won't work by itself. The water will just drain through it.

    Your only bet is to go get a rubber stopper when you can.
  • Taylor076097
    Taylor076097 Posts: 265 Member
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    You can take foil, then wrap the foil ball in plastic wrap and shove it in there, not sure if it works for tubs, but it works for sink drains

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