How do I remove the stopper from a pivot rod?

Get underneath the sink and look where your pivot rod is connected to the clevis strap. Disconnect the pivot rod from the clevis strap by squeezing the two end of the spring clip together and sliding it out. If you cannot do it with your hands, use a pair of pliers.

What are the parts of a sink called?

Parts of a Sink

• Faucet: The faucet is the part of a sink where the water pours out.
• Controls: Controls are what allow you to turn the water on or off.
• Basin: The basin is the part of the sink that holds water from the faucet.
• Drain: All sinks have a drain to allow water from the faucet to flow out of the sink basin.

How do you reattach a bathroom sink stopper?

Look under the sink and push back the pivot to engage it with the hold at the stopper’s bottom. Then, tighten up the retaining nut while the stopper is in the up position. You can also loosen the clevis set screw and tweak the strap up and down until it moves the pivot rod to move the stopper.

What is sink flange?

The flange in your bathroom sink is the collar that surrounds the sink’s drain. It is usually made of metal, but may be made of plastic and coated in a metallic finish. If this flange cracks or erodes, it can cause water to leak through the sink at this point.

What are the parts of a bathroom sink drain?

Bathroom sink drain parts

• Shut-off valve. The shut-off valve is where the water reaches your sink system from the main supply.
• Ferrule and compression nut.
• Water supply line.
• Faucet handles.
• Faucet.
• Lift rod handle.
• Pop-up stopper.
• Pop-up flange.

How do pop-up sink plugs work?

SO HOW DOES A SINK POP-UP MECHANISM WORK? It’s actually a fairly simple design. When the lift rod is pulled upwards, it pulls the pivot rod up as well. This pivot rod is attached to the stopper, which is pulled down, effectively sealing the sink.

How does the bathroom sink stopper work?

Bathroom rubber sink stoppers work by pushing them into the hole and then pulling them out by the attached ball and chain. Bathroom pop-up sink stoppers work with you pulling the lift rod (handle) attached to a clevis strap and pivot rod. The pivot rod pulls or pushes the stopper up or down accordingly.