flip-type plug in en-suite basin

[johnc1950]

the rubber ring on my plug seems to have expanded and the chrome plug no longer seals.how would i go about replacing the o ring with a smaller one.

 

[WaterTight]

try removing cleaning and greasing it. i did that on one with a similar problem before and it worked. or at least until i got back to van.

 

[Resolute]

What sort of waste do you have? Pop up, click/clack?

A pic will help us to visualise the problem and offer better guidance.

 

[stevetheplumber]

sounds like the same one ive got let me know if you find a soloution

 

[johnc1950]

It's not a pop up so it must be a click /clack,it can rotate every which way but the o ring won't let it go flat and create a seal.do i just pull it up and replace the o ring with a smaller profile one?

 

[johnc1950]

watch this space!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

doesn't sound like a click clack sounds like one of these from toolstation.

 

[johnc1950]

that's the one,exactly,now how do i change the o ring?

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i'm not sure but i think the part that holds the flip plug might unscrew from the bottom bit. i've only fitted a couple of them and cannot really remember.

 

[tweakyboy]

Its just a really tight friction fit, should pull out with a bit of meat behind it. Could end up damaging the plug though if you use grips!

 

[stevetheplumber]

Yep thats the one i cant see how it comes out either might try a lever but can see it hitting the ceiling

 

[bmelchio]

Hello mates, I'm having the same issue. It's called a flip top plug basin. But I can't figure out how to remove it to repair it. I'm assuming the flipping disk doesn't come out. But what about the entire fixture?

 

[stevetheplumber]

easy enough to change the whole waste fitting for something else one of those home jobs that will get done one day

 

[Resolute]

Hello mates, I'm having the same issue. It's called a flip top plug basin. But I can't figure out how to remove it to repair it. I'm assuming the flipping disk doesn't come out. But what about the entire fixture?

There will be a big nut underneath the sink. Disconnect the waste, then undo the nut with a pair of grips. The waste should then pull free.

Clean off all the old silicone and install the new waste, swear when it leaks, remove, redo and then grab a beer!