Wash Basin Plug (options)

[Bagshot]

I've got my bits in me basket . . . what is that screw for on the right in the pic

 

[Basher]

I have no idea. Since it mentions 'chain' maybe it's a blanking screw (can't see a slot in it) for the hole where the chain fixing went
PS are you sure the overall length of this one is the same as the overall length of your old one to the thread of the P-trap, ie is the old one 3 1/2" (90mm)

 

[Bagshot]

Thanks again . . . I am sure it is not as long as the current trap so I have as McAlpine A10A in my Screwfix basket

 

[Bagshot]

Thanks again . . . I am sure it is not as long as the current trap so I have as McAlpine A10A in my Screwfix basket

Having bought the McAlpine CW60-CB and about to do the job I am asking myself - why did I choose 'slotted' - why did I not choose unslotted - how do I know which is right for my basin?

 

[Basher]

Having bought the McAlpine CW60-CB and about to do the job I am asking myself - why did I choose 'slotted' - why did I not choose unslotted - how do I know which is right for my basin?

Your basin includes an overflow, according to your pic, and the water from that flows down in the ceramic and comes out in the waste aperture below. If you fit an unslotted waste the overflow water will be blocked, and the basin will overflow!
I believe you have the correct waste!

 

[Mike___]

Your basin includes an overflow, according to your pic, and the water from that flows down in the ceramic and comes out in the waste aperture below. If you fit an unslotted waste the overflow water will be blocked, and the basin will overflow!
I believe you have the correct waste!

Thanks again . . . I put a finger down the the current waste hole and I felt slots in the side so I suspect 'slotted' is the correct choice. . . (golf today subject to rain - start the job tomorrow)

 

[Basher]

(golf today subject to rain - start the job tomorrow)

made me smile reading that, as I'm sitting looking out of our window across a golf course, where some enthusiastic golfers are likely to get wet soon. That doesn't seem to put them off though!

 

[Bagshot]

Job done and so far no leeks. The drop on the outlet out of the basin was just over 5cm which meant I couldn't get the new A10A waste in but was able to get the old one in. Thanks Basher for the helpful guidance