5 Basic Components of a Sink Stopper |
Posted: July 21, 2021 |
The sink stopper is an essential component of a kitchen or bathroom sink’s drain system. Do you need to replace yours? You don’t have to call a professional plumber. Sink stopper replacement is actually one of the easiest DIY projects you can do, even if you’ve never done anything plumbing-related before. Here at Danco, you can find the exact kitchen sink stopper that will suit your requirements to make the job even easier. Sink stoppers come with a number of components: the lift rod and stopper, and the pivot rod and clevis strap. If you take a look at your current sink stopper, you will only see the stopper and lift rod—these are the parts that are easily visible. The other parts of the kitchen or bathroom sink stopper are concealed. They are the more complex components of the sink stopper’s mechanism. Let’s talk about each of these parts. It will be easier to replace your sink stopper when you understand how each part works: 1. Stopper The stopper is usually round, with fin-like extensions on the body and a smooth surface. There’s a hole or a loop at the end to let the kitchen sink stopper connect to the rest of the system. If you’re plugging the stopper into the drain, make sure that the bottom is pointing toward the drain pipe’s opening.
2. Lift rod This is the handle you pull in order to activate the mechanism. Pulling the rod allows the water to flow down the drain, and pushing it lets the water fill up the basin. To put it in place, insert the end part into the two holes in the bottom section of the clevis strap. Secure the rod by tightening the screw in the center of the two holes. 3. Pivot rod This is essentially the rod that pushes the bathroom sink stopper stopper up and down. It connects to the plug by going through a circle on the bottom part of the stopper, allowing it to pull down the stopper. 4. Clevis strap The clevis strap is what connects the pivot rod to the lift rod. A screw secures it to the lift rod. Its design and the spring clip allow the lift rod and pivot rod to move vertically when the handle (lift rod) is pulled or pushed downward or upward. 5. Gasket and washer Are you using a pop-up kitchen sink stopper? The housing and the pop-up flange are linked to the next section by a gasket, which includes a washer to create a watertight seal and prevent leaks.
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