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Pop-up sink plugs

LE3
LE3 Posts: 612 Forumite
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I have one of those slightly annoying pop up plugs in my bathroom sink. The sink is not holding water - do I need to replace the rubber O'ring? or the whole plug bit? or shall I just throw the plug bit away & buy a plug on a chain?!!

I'd like to get it sorted ...

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  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Just try replacing the rubber o-ring first.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • LE3
    LE3 Posts: 612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    do you reckon I'll find a suitable O'ring at Wilkos or B&Q?
  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    Sometimes the adjustment on these slackens. You could try lifting the plug out. Underneath it should be a couple of adjusting nuts. Set them so that the plug sits better in the outflow.
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    and sometimes they never seal 100%, no matter how many times you adjust the screw/nuts.
    Get some gorm.
  • Jojo_the_Tightfisted
    Jojo_the_Tightfisted Posts: 27,228 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Sometimes you just have to turn the pop up bit 90 degrees and it will seal. No expense incurred.
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  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    ormus wrote: »
    and sometimes they never seal 100%, no matter how many times you adjust the screw/nuts.

    Something as simple is worth trying before spending cash. Don't you think? :)
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