Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Jul 21, 2014 11:16 am Hi folks! I've done a quick search and I only found one topic that even comes close to what I want to ask from 2010! I've got your standard Stainless Steel double kitchen sink with side drainer and the push down strainer plugs. However, these apparent plugs don't do a very good job at holding water! I've tried replacing them with normal rubber plugs but even they don't fit in the holes very snuggly and leak all the washing water out. Surely I'm not the only one with this problem? How've you fixed it or where have you got your better sealing strainer plug from? The rubber seals on them look very thin and I'm not surprised they don't seal properly. Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 2Jul 23, 2014 11:43 pm I've seen some new sink plugs leak like you said. Sometimes it's manufacturing defect or sometimes the plug and waste might have been sitting in the warehouse for too long that the rubber dried out and cracks. You can replace just the strainer plug like this one from Bunnings: http://www.bunnings.com.au/sink-strainer-kinetic-stainless-steel-321-bl138_p4920182 but sometimes it may not fit the existing waste depending on the shape. Or you can replace both plug and waste to ensure a perfect fit like these ones from Bunnings and Ikea or you can get other better brands like Franke and Blanco: http://www.bunnings.com.au/sink-acc-abey-90x50mm-strainer-basket-6020_p5112955 http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/70070103/ I put the Ikea one in my laundry tub many years ago and it still works fine. Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 3Jul 28, 2014 10:03 am Thanks for the tips. I did try the replacement plug from Bunnings and that leaked too, but not the replacement plug/waster combo. Ended up buying one of their $3 big rubber plugs that covers the whole waste hole. Works a treat when there's enough water in the sink to weigh it down. Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 4Aug 21, 2014 11:55 am Sir Snagger Thanks for the tips. I did try the replacement plug from Bunnings and that leaked too, but not the replacement plug/waster combo. Ended up buying one of their $3 big rubber plugs that covers the whole waste hole. Works a treat when there's enough water in the sink to weigh it down. Not very good at this, but goodness knows I NEED TO BE HEARD ha ha!!!!!!!. I bought the large rubber plug too, disappointed still leaks with small amounts of water. However I have devoted my whole life(it seems)to repairing my kitchen plugs. Yes bought new ones that still leak, cleaned, tightened, adjusted, inserted small washers elsewhere, no luck!. Now I have 4 plugs to work with, covering two sinks. So I pulled apart, again and put two washes on each plug, some fit, some don't(different makes), some trial and error, but bingo, squeezed two large washers on each plug and I believe both plugs hold ALL water. Feel free to send money, cheers Karen. Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 5Aug 25, 2014 4:07 pm Nice work Karen. I'm finding that the extra large and cheap rubber plug is working best for us at the moment. Not a glamorous accessory, but it's usually covered in dirty dish water so who cares! Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 6Aug 27, 2014 7:20 am I have the same problem with my sink plug. I use one of these http://www.bunnings.com.au/sink-straine ... 8_p4920182 Which it does not hold the water. What can I replace it with. 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 7Aug 27, 2014 4:27 pm Anyone that has strainer /basket waste issues. A lot of manufacturers use a unique waste & plug. It's not universal. The diam. of the basket cup, or the pin varies. You're trying to put a "Holden motor in a Ford". If you do not know who manufactured the sink, you're best off replacing the basket, and the waste. Buy yourself a common brand basket & plug, and you will always be able to get a replacement plug. Stick to Art Plastics, Oliveri's or Abey's, and you're set for life. I can still get plugs for Oliveri sinks that are more then 13 years old. Stick to brands!! Quality is like buying oats. If you want good,fresh oats,you'll pay a fair price. However,if you can be satisfied with the oats that have already been through the horse, that comes a little cheaper. Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 8Aug 28, 2014 7:18 am GBDesign Anyone that has strainer /basket waste issues. A lot of manufacturers use a unique waste & plug. It's not universal. The diam. of the basket cup, or the pin varies. You're trying to put a "Holden motor in a Ford". If you do not know who manufactured the sink, you're best off replacing the basket, and the waste. Buy yourself a common brand basket & plug, and you will always be able to get a replacement plug. Stick to Art Plastics, Oliveri's or Abey's, and you're set for life. I can still get plugs for Oliveri sinks that are more then 13 years old. Stick to brands!! Thanks for this info. Where does one find the brand on the sink. Do they stamp it in a certain spot as I want to see what it is. 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.' Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 9Sep 02, 2014 12:59 pm I asked this exact question at Masters and the man there told me you can buy new rubber seals for your original strainer/plug and that they have to be replaced regularly - first I'd heard of it lol Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 10Sep 05, 2014 9:51 pm Thanks for the tip bluebettie99. I sent hubby down to the big green shed today in search of the replacement seals. He returned with a packet of Kinetic ASSORTED BASKET STRAINER WASHERS. Both sinks now holding water. Cost: $3.57 Hope this helps you Sir Snagger. http://www.bunnings.com.au/kinetic-bask ... s_p4920211 Regards, Grumbles Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 11Aug 18, 2018 10:47 pm Hi Guys, Not all sink plug/strainers are the sme size. If your sink is pre 2010 then the new plugs/strainers won't work. They will leak. I have an Oliveri sink pre 2010 and had to order plugs especially @ $15.95 each! Re: Sink Strainer Plugs Not Holding Water 12Jul 08, 2019 6:17 pm Hi All You are correct the bunnings kinetic did not work......still leaked even when we used 2 washers as suggested above So we made one out of a toilet cistern washer by cutting out the centre with a 1/4 inch chisel.........the outside diameter of the washer is slightly larger than the origional washer that lasted 14 years.. probably leaked for the last few years......our remedy has been to put vaseline on the rubber..........this did not last long........sent money it is fixed!!!! 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