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Pull stopper on sink not working

  • 22-01-2016 1:23pm
    #1
    Dots1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭


    The pullstopper behind the faucent on my bathroom sink has stopped working. I pull it out all the way and the stopper doesnt budge.

    I may fix it if i can but firstly is there any suggestions of how i get the stopper to budge so that i can empty the sink.

    The end of a kitchen knife is too thick to get enough purchase under the stopper.

    I need something thin enough to get under the stopper and sturdy enough to apply upward pressure on the stopper?

    What do you think?


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  • #2
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Dots1982 wrote: »
    The pullstopper behind the faucent on my bathroom sink has stopped working. I pull it out all the way and the stopper doesnt budge.

    I may fix it if i can but firstly is there any suggestions of how i get the stopper to budge so that i can empty the sink.

    The end of a kitchen knife is too thick to get enough purchase under the stopper.

    I need something thin enough to get under the stopper and sturdy enough to apply upward pressure on the stopper?

    What do you think?
    Is it a press to lock/press to release type ? They become problematic over time. If you get a very small flatheald screwdriver (precision type ideally) , you will be able to pry it up. Eitherway, its screwed. A replacement is a very handy job and will cost circa €15 in any plumbing suppliers.


  • #3
    Dots1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Dots1982


    dodzy wrote: »
    Is it a press to lock/press to release type ? They become problematic over time. If you get a very small flatheald screwdriver (precision type ideally) , you will be able to pry it up. Eitherway, its screwed. A replacement is a very handy job and will cost circa €15 in any plumbing suppliers.

    Was hoping for a few ideas of household items that would be thin and strong enough to remove the stopper but a flat headed screwdriver is a solution i can consider..


  • #4
    Tom44
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭Tom44


    Look under the sink. Behind the trap.
    More than likely the vertical pull rod has become detached from the horizontal rod that lifts the sink stopper.
    Behind the trap / Ubend and slightly above.


  • #5
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Tom44 wrote: »
    Look under the sink. Behind the trap.
    More than likely the vertical pull rod has become detached from the horizontal rod that lifts the sink stopper.
    Behind the trap / Ubend and slightly above.
    OP has not pointed out if its spring loaded or rod type.


  • #6
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,896 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    You could try a drain plunger. That may be able to lift it.


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  • #7
    Dots1982
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Dots1982


    Tom44 wrote: »
    Look under the sink. Behind the trap.
    More than likely the vertical pull rod has become detached from the horizontal rod that lifts the sink stopper.
    Behind the trap / Ubend and slightly above.

    This is what happened, it's a bitch to reconnect it.


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