How to replace a pop-up waste plug?

[Elle44]

hello all. the popup plug in my bathroom vanity just snapped off something and wont work (ie stay down). Can I replace it, or will I need to get a plumber?  I’m hoping not the latter as I think it will be impossible to get anyone until next year!  I’ve included a pic but I don;t know if that helps!  Cheers Elle

[Usedbloom]

Hi @Elle44 you should be able to simply replace it with a new one like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-pop-up-waste-mechanism_p0014718 

You'll just need to unscrew the broken portion still in the sink (using a pair of needle-nose pliers might do it) and screw this new one on. You can also reuse the plug part with the rubber seal (in your photo) - again just unscrew and reattach  

[Elle44]

Dear Usedbloom, thank you for your reply.  It sounds very encouraging!  I had a look at the link you provided and the measurements they give seem to be larger than the broken one of mine.  Does that matter? Cheers Elle

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Elle44 

Take the broken bit to bunnings and talk to plumbing staff and see if they have more  parts avaliable some time  the search function in bunnings site misses requested items,  

[Elle44]

Good idea Jewellery rescue!  Thanks for your suggestion.  Cheers Elle

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Elle44,

The item @Usedbloom helpfully suggested might suit if we're lucky. As @Jewelleryrescue mentioned, it's best to take the two sections into your local store, and a helpful team member can help you match it up. An alternative way to get you out of a pickle would be to purchase the same pop-up waste and remove the mechanism from that. That might avoid a call to a plumber.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Usedbloom]

They do come in different sizes so best to take the original in store and check out the range there to see if there’s one available. 

[Elle44]

Hi all, thank you for your suggestions.  I just wanted to check first to make sure that I have what you are suggesting.  I’ve attached a pic but I haven’t been able to disconnect the bottom part — do I need to try harder or was their older types which had a different mechanism?  Cheers Elle

[MitchellMc]

When you mentioned that it snapped off, was there a piece inside the base, or had the top just been pulled off @Elle44?

See that cylinder in the middle? That's likely the lower section of it. If you can grip that with needlenosed pliers, you should be able to turn it anti-clockwise and unscrew it. 

Without knowing a brand, it's difficult to tell what parts disassemble, but typically, a screwed-in section must be removed.

Mitchell

[redracer01]

Hello @Elle44 

I suggest bringing your broken parts to the store and comparing them to the Kinetic 32mm Chrome Pop-Up Waste Cover in combination with the Kinetic Pop-Up Waste Mechanism. These are generic replacement parts so it's critical that you compare your old parts to the new ones making sure that they are the same size and shape.

Red