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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Pop Up Rod
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Pop-Up Assembly
- Application:
- Faucet
American Standard M970045-0130A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the American Standard M970045 pop-up rod, and what part of the faucet does it replace?
It's the lift rod for an American Standard faucet pop-up drain assembly, the vertical rod that sticks up behind the spout and pulls the drain stopper open and closed. It replaces a bent, corroded, or mismatched lift rod without replacing the faucet or the drain body itself. Order code is M970045 with a finish suffix.
2) What finishes does the American Standard M970045 lift rod come in?
Three: Polished Nickel (M970045-0130A), Legacy Bronze (M970045-2780A), and Brushed Nickel (M970045-2950A). Match the suffix to the faucet finish, since the rod sits in plain view behind the spout and a mismatch is obvious.
3) Does the M970045 pop-up rod include the drain body and stopper too?
No. This is the lift rod only, the knurled rod that rides through the faucet body. The tailpiece, stopper, and the clevis strap with the horizontal pivot rod are separate parts of the pop-up assembly. If the drain itself is leaking or the stopper won't seal, you need a full pop-up drain assembly, not this rod.
4) Is the M970045 rod for a bathroom lavatory faucet or a kitchen faucet?
Bathroom lavatory. Lift rods are used with pop-up drain assemblies, which are a lavatory sink item; kitchen sinks use basket strainers and have no lift rod. That's also why it's grouped as a washroom and bath accessory.
5) I manage apartments with a mix of American Standard lav faucets in brushed nickel. Can I stock one part number for lift rod replacements?
Yes, for openings using this rod: order M970045-2950A in Brushed Nickel and keep it on the shelf. Buying a single finish across a portfolio is the usual way property managers handle lift rods, since a bent rod is a common tenant-turn repair and the rest of the pop-up assembly normally stays in service.
6) My lift rod won't pull the stopper up all the way. Will a new rod fix it?
Usually not by itself. The rod only connects to the clevis strap; travel is set by where the strap is clamped and by the pivot rod in the drain body. Replace the rod when it's bent, stripped at the threaded end, or the finish is pitted. If the geometry is off, adjust the clevis screw or spring clip first.
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