Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone knows, whether you can install one of those chrome plugs that pop up, to an exisiting basin?

Our basins (salad bowls) only came with the ugly balck plastic plugs. Does anyone know if these can be installed?

I had a look at the supplier of our basin, and it doesnt look like they have that option/accessory...

Ta!!

Before you go to the expense of getting pop-ups, why not try changing the plug you have now? You can get some really sleek looking ones in silver (and other finishes) these days. A place like Reece Plumbing should have a good selection.

Judie

There are some really fascintating ones out there, if that's your style........

http://www.beautifulbathplugs.com.au/epages/bebe7057.sf
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OR

try ebay fro the pop-up variety - no idea of the quality though :

http://stores.ebay.com.au/BATHROOM-DIRECT-ONLINE_Other_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ1QQftidZ2QQtZkm
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Hiya Newbies - I think that it could be a little painful to install those pop-ups. You would possibly need to undo all the pipework underneath to install the new ones.

I would try pretty stainless plugs first to see how you go. Unless you have a plumber in the family - then I would invite them over for a meal and hit them up to install the pop-ups before you feed them.

Hey T, Yes you can! BJ forgot to do the pop up/push down plug for our powder room and dropped one off not that long ago. I'll email you, might be easier. They look so much nicer than the old rubber plugs

Cool thanks guys!

kyton, Dad is our all-rounder handyman when it comes to that sort of stuf around the house....ehehe..and its good now, cos his semi retired and loves it when i call him to ask for help (i think he misses me! hahahaha)

I love the shell plug Southies! But I think DH (First time i've used that!!!) would think it was a bit *girlie* hahahhahahaha

Thanks T, I did ask PD whether we could get it done when we picked th sink, but the girl at hopetoun was like...err..ahh..umm...

Its pretty easy to change a plug and waste.

You undo the trap nut that screws onto the P&W thread. You then loosen the securing backnut on the existing plug and waste. You may need to secure it in place by wedging a screwdriver down from above holding the screwdriver against the grate in the existing plug and waste,while you undo the locking nut (otherwise the whole thing will turn). Once removed you clean off whatever was used as a sealant (once putty mixed with oil based paint, but today, more than likely silicone).

Now temporarily remove the pop up bit of your new plug and waste. (it unscrews)

Smear some silicone on the underside of the new pop up plug and waste and on the area of the basin outlet where it will make contact. Now fit the black rubber washer up from underneath over the thread and then simply screw up your locking nut until the plug and waste is secure. For the last few turns use the screwdriver to hold it in place while you tighten up from below.
Then refit your trap nut to the new thread and handtighten that into place, making sure the thin black washer is in position between the inside edge of the trap and the thread of the new plug and washer.

If you have a plug and washer with an overflow, make sure one of the holes in the plug and washer lines up with the overflow of the basin. (and make sure....very important,....that you buy a plug and washer with overflow holes in it, if your basin has an overflow. failure to do this will mean it will smell after a while and perhaps leak.)

Also with a plug and washer with an overflow, it is necesary to apply sealant underneath between the underside of the basin and the locking backnut.

good luck

By the way, a good pop up plug and waste retails for about $30

um...thanks!!! That is a LOT of information, which kinda doesnt make sense to me, but I'll pass it onto DH to read and do! hehehe

Thanks for putting in the time to explain that!

Hi Newbies

We just took all of ours out of the basins

Too tempting for little people to play with them and leave taps on. That said, I dont even have any plugs for any of the basins either. Never have used them other than for Mr B and his shaving (I think)

I agree with the other posters, just get some really nice stainless steel plugs.

Mrs B

Chrome pop up wastes helps transform a house to something special. And for only about $20 per basin. Bargain.

I love the chrome pop ups, we got one in the laundry trough and after I was disappointed that the kitchen sink didn't come with one as well (I never did check or specify so it's neither here nor there). It's mainly the fact that they are a lot less likely to be lost.
I agree though as far as bathrooms go, I never really tend to use plugs.
Hmm wonder how well that system would work in the bath tub?

love the pop ups
they are great in a bath tub as the rubber plugs wear with time and get chewed by the little people.
they look so good too and are easy to replace in old tubs and sinks however take the old existing basin plugs with you to get the right size fitting as some are different sizings.
only draw back in bathroom is kids love pushing them up and down so wash the kids quickly then tell them once the waters gone thats it baths over the novelty wears off them pretty quick thankfully

You beat me to it bingoshelley!!!

We have one in our bath and in fact the laundry trough is only removable plug in our entire house

Agree with the last four comments I love our pop ups, so much nicer than the old style of plugs. I don't have any problem with my youngest who is 4. It's just another lesson in life that he has to learn and abide by.

But I don't have one in the bath! Never thought of asking for one there. Will get one though

Same here Helyn, aren't they great so neat looking.

how cute is this, typical children...you wouldn't want them any other way

Any idea how to stop them leaking? Our rental has a pop-up and it doesn't actually stop the water running out.

I want the pop-up ones too...ours are a flip type one and dont actually come out. I dont like them at all, if they aren't straight up and down the water hits it and sprays everywhere and if you drop something in the basin while its open its straight down the hole.