Watco 38101 Trip Lever Adapter Bushing

Watco 38101 Trip Lever Adapter Bushing

The Watco 38101 Trip Lever Adapter Bushing is a rough-in service part used behind the tub or shower overflow plate to mate a trip lever waste-and-overflow linkage to its drain body or overflow tube. As an adapter bushing, its job is straightforward but essential for a plumber working a bath waste job: it takes up the fit difference between a trip lever assembly and the overflow opening or linkage rod it is being installed into, so the finished trip lever mechanism seats correctly, moves freely, and operates the drain stopper as intended. This is a component-level supply item, not a decorative fixture, and it is meant to be selected by a contractor or plumber who is assembling or servicing a Watco trip lever bath waste system rather than by a homeowner shopping for a finish.

Key Features

• Trip Lever Adapter Bushing: Designed specifically to interface with Watco trip lever waste and overflow assemblies during rough-in or service work.
• Fit-Up Component: Bridges the mechanical connection between the trip lever linkage and the overflow tube or drain body opening so the lever operates smoothly.
• Behind-the-Wall Service Part: Intended for installation as part of a complete bath waste and overflow assembly, not a stand-alone decorative part.
• Brand-Matched Compatibility: Manufactured by Watco for use with Watco trip lever drain and overflow systems, supporting consistent fit and function within the Watco product line.
• Replacement/Service Use: Suited for plumbers replacing or servicing an existing Watco trip lever mechanism where the original adapter bushing has worn, cracked, or gone missing.

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

• Tub and Shower Trip Lever Waste and Overflow Assemblies
• Rough-In Bath Waste Installation
• Service and Repair of Existing Trip Lever Drain Mechanisms
• Residential and Light Commercial Bath Plumbing

Why Watco?

Watco is a recognized manufacturer of bath waste and overflow trip lever systems used throughout the plumbing trade, and the 38101 adapter bushing is built to work within that same Watco trip lever platform. Stocking the correct brand-matched adapter bushing helps a plumber complete a trip lever assembly or repair without mixing incompatible parts, keeping the finished linkage operating the way it was designed to.