This proves to me no video is too inconspicuous to put on KZread. Thanks a lot for doing this.

I think number of views says it all - visually pleasing but not reliable and prone to clogging. Thank you James for posting this and helping all those dabbling in DIY and aspiring handy persons. This is a small step for humanity, but a massive one for my family's bath time!

So helpful! You just saved me a ton of money because I didn’t have to keep the new replacement part I bought, or wait 5 weeks for a different part, nor did I have to bring in an expensive plumber! You’re my new favorite person! Thank you!

Super helpful. So clearly explained. Was able to rescue and mend my spring-loaded plug myself which would otherwise have cost me £££ if I'd had to get a plumber to sort. THANK YOU!

This was brilliant. 👍 Thanks to this video, I was able to get my spring-loaded bath plug to stay down again. Very clear explanation and easy to follow. Fantastic work.

Perfect! I went to shop for a replacement but couldn't find one. Came home and found this video and fixed my stopper. Thank you!

Thank you so much! When trying to clear a hair jam, the hair pulled mine in half, and I did not know how to get it back together. Your video is perfect. Mine is black and plastic, no screw, just spring retainer hooks moulded into the plastic bodies

Thanks for explaining how the stopper works. I removed it from the sink but as I have arthritis I didn’t want to risk taking it to pieces. Anyway as there was verdigris on mine I found some descaler and gave it a good soak. I’d already put WD40 on it before I saw your video which explained how to remove it. ANYWAY, it is clean now from the descaler so I’ve put some 3 in 1 oil on it and will put it back when that is soaked in. It is moving OK so should work. I have to fend for myself and will be 73 next birthday and always like to solve problems myself but was able to do it with your help.

@eboneybailey677

3 жыл бұрын

great job love hope its working well ours is stuck at the moment lol and your comment has given me the confidence to give it a go

A fantastic and concise example of what a tutorial should be. And it worked! My Pop-Up stopper now works properly for the first time in years. I only would suggest more detail in the process of re-hooking up that damn little clip. But patience and multiple re-watches led to success. Well done!

Thank you! My son actually pulled this mechanism apart (twice now) and this video has helped me fix our bath tub!

Lifesaver! Mines been stuck down for months and finally got round to trying to sort it, which your video has helped me do!

Thanks for taking the time to upload this video, with your help I was able to fix the pop up waste on a sink that I bought second hand and save my self some money. It is an ingenious idea but so simple when you see how it works. It was definitely not a" WASTE" of time watching this video, thanks again for your help.

I followed this video and was able to fix my brand new push up drain. Thank you!

Absolute genius James! Took it apart, gave it a clean and actually got it back together in working order. I discovered the ratchet with the kink had lost its kink, but still managed to get it working. Good, clear instructions.

Excellent work! Thanks for this clear yet detailed guide for repairing the spring mechanism. 👍

Perfect video and explanation. Was able to fix it in about 10 minutes start to finish and saved a trip to B&Q, Toolstation etc.

Who'd have thought a video for a pop up plug could be so useful. My better half bought one but I dissasembled it and it stopped locking down. Your video saved me so thank you. Don't ever think videos like this small insignificant thing such as assembling a pop up plug are not worth it because they totally are 👍👍👍👍👍

The best video on how to strip and repair the push-button mechanism. Concise and to the point. Exactly what's needed instead of just lubricating the mechanism like many other youtube videos on this subject. Thank you.

Thank you, after much head scratching, I watched your video and now all is fixed and working. Brilliant thank you.

Thank you! After a year I finally decided to try to fix this thing again, the pin somehow popped out of the little rail, it wasn't staying down. The mechanism is exactly the same, I was so happy when I saw the first frame.

Nice quick video, straight to the point. Thanks. :) Tip: Whilst WD40 is great for displacing water it wont stay on for long when washed. It is excellent at thinning down and removing other greases too. Ideally use some lithium grease instead.

Fantastic, l was trying to fix this thing from the top down. Your video showed me the error of my attempts to reassemble the little bxxxxx. Reassembly is in fact from the bottom up. Thank you for taking the trouble to share your knowledge online. Much appreciated. Brian Stockport

Thank you; this video was really useful, as it enabled me to see how to remove the thing from the waste pipe, clean and re-assemble it. Best wishes, Luke Wiseman

Excellent video - thank you! The plug is now working! I wasn't able to unscrew the internal mechanism (the tiny grub screw has seized up), but took the rest of it apart, cleaned it and oiled it and it's now working. Thanks!

You legend. This has been annoying me for weeks. Fixed it! High five

@swingsloth

5 жыл бұрын

Weeks? Haha. I'm far more lazy than that. I've been avoiding doing this for about 7 years.

My sink got stuck in my new house and I didn't have the first clue as to how to fix it. I watched this video, and your straightforward step by step instructions were very easy to learn from. Now, pleased to say my sink is completely fixed! Thank you so much!

Thank you! My plug wouldn’t stay locked so I watched this vid, took apart the pieces, cleaned and WD40 and now it clicks down and up perfectly! 👏🏻 👏🏻

Wonderful clear video, thank you so much. I struggle with DIY but thrilled that we fixed our plug after watching your video. Thanks again!

I rarely comment on anywhere. Dude, you are the best. Very clear instructions. You saved me 30eur!

Great video, thank you! My wife bought a replacement but it wasn't the exact size so I set about repair of the old one using your vid. Worked a treat!

Thank you!! I was able to fix my stopper and save myself the trouble of finding a replacement -- really appreciate your step-by-step breakdown

Beautiful simplicity! It was exactly what our freestanding Fleurco tub needed. Remind all to close sink stopper so set screw doesn’t “accidentally” unscrew all the way and find nearest sink! Only added 5 min to unscrew u-turn in sink plumbing to retrieve. Works like a charm now. Thanks so very much.

Brilliant! Took about five minutes to fix our bath waste following your video. Now works perfectly. Thank you.

Thanks very much. Just moved to a house with one of these and it stuck first time. Things were much easier in the days of a rubber plug on a chain!

I needed to understand what was not working properly. This showed me exactly what I needed to know and now all sorted. Thanks!

Thanks for showing us that it’s ok to use pliers to unscrew the stopper assembly. Here’s a helpful tip. The multiple sizes of copper brushes in a gun cleaning kit are useful for infinite purposes, such as cleaning the disassembled stopper housing and parts. Thanks for a perfect, no-nonsense how to video!

I’m feeling very impressed and proud that I managed to do this. Thank you for uploading.

Thank you for showing me how to fix this problem! Not time consuming, so super excited about that! Mine was also stuck in the down position. I put hot vinegar in the sink. I waited until it drained itself. I had to do that twice. Then I took the rubber disc to open jars and placed it on top. With some strong pressure, I was able to finally unscrew the stopper so I could dismantle it. My top does not unscrew. So pleased! It would have been a pain to find a new one & I did not relish the idea of taken the drain apart!

Thank you so much for making this video. Could not find a replacement brush nickel pop up drain when ours got messed up trying to fix a clog. The issue was the little hook thing not catching and my husband was able to fix ours in 5 minutes flat with your superb instructions.

Had to take out my girlfriends hair from the drain and the spring popped out. Did not know how to fix it until this video. You’re a life saver 🙏🏾

Thanks. This helped me figure out how to fix my hook, which had popped out and somehow got partially unwrapped by the catch coil.

Thanks so much, I thought I've irreversibly broke mine but thanks to your video I fixed it in 2 mins

Thank you! I have been scratching my head over how to fix mine, and this explained it perfectly!

Just echoing the many many others to say that you've saved my day as well. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on KZread for others to benefit and learn from.

Thanks for helping me fix my sink plug. It's been seized for years and I have finally fixed it. Your plug is opposite to mine and it still worked. Nice short precise video

Many thanks for this clear explanation. It’s the only instruction of this kind I could find on the internet.

This is an excellent video. I just bought replacement pistons from ebay for £3 to resolve the issue. For such a cheap price I couldn't be bothered to repair the pistons. However this video is great to deconstruct how the piston works

@surf1div1

9 ай бұрын

Where did you get those replacements?

Mines slightly different but the tutorial is spot on ... Saved me $30 my man ... Some heroes truly don't wear capes eh... Cheers from 🇨🇦

It worked! Thank you!!Superb. Well explained and demonstrated. The "keyring" took some effort to remove and replace but with a little care and the use of a screwdriver I managed it.

Thank you! I took mine apart to clean it and when I put it back together it wouldn't stay down, you video gave me the exact steps to fix it.

Perfect. Could work everything out except how to replace the tiny silver bar. All done so, excellent video!

This is the best explanation video I have seen, no lie! Very thorough and helpful!

I did a half-assed job and it still fixed my problem. Thank you.

Thank you! My mechanism was not working as it would not stay down. Following your instructions I discovered my "kinky end" had snapped off. I need to replace the pop-up mechanism but this is a lot cheaper and much less hassle than replacing the whole thing!

Excellent and very clear explanation. Always wanted to know how this mechanism worked and now I have a useful repair done! Thank you very much indeed.

Thank you so much. In my case, the ratchet had somehow become attached to the spring; this is the only place I could find with clear images of how it goes together.

My goodness you have helped me alot. I was able to fix the pop up on my bath tub as it was no longer closing.

Thank you very much for saving my day. Easy to follow and invaluable information. Many thanks.

Thank you so much! my spring loaded mechanism came apart as the retaining screw wasn't tight enough. Your video helped me take it out and fix!!!

Thank you so much for going to all trouble. A great video, so helpfully done. My basin plug is once again fully operational. Thank you !!

Super video, so well explained. This has rescued my downstairs sink today. Thank you!

Great instructional video! Very appreciative of your instructions as it saved me a big hassle of trying to find the correct replacement

Thank you so much for kindly having posted this video. Your explanation and instructions were very clear and helpful, and our sink plug is now fixed! Many thanks again for your help, greatly appreciated :)

Thanks very much for your video. My bathroom plug kept getting stuck and I fully expected to have to buy a new mechanism £££. Before heading to the shop I did a quick google search and found your video. My mechanism is identical to yours and after a good clean it worked as good as new. The fiddly bit was putting the kinky wire back in as mine didn't want to go (plus there was no kink in mine - it was just bent). Saved me time and a few quid.

You are a god! No one else gives an actual fix for the mechanism. Thank you!

Great video and really clear instructions, followed them through and now have a sink plug that works again and saved myself the repair cost :-)

Couldn't find a replacement cylinder anywhere online. This video on how to repair was SO needed! Thank you SO much for posting, and for being clear and well spoken. Great tutorial!

@user-nn4us4ve1d

2 ай бұрын

Easily available on Amazon

@pangushk

Ай бұрын

AliExpress I got 2 for under $3

Awesome video...mine was a pain in the ass because it always stuck in the down position....after following this video i cleaned it and gave it some grease and now it's as good as new. Helped me alot and it's so simple and easy to do thanks to this video .....

Fantastic. Who would know! Just fixed a problem that has been bugging me for years! Now all fixed thanks to your vid. Thank you

Thank you! I bent the ratchet piece whilst installing the waste, had to painstakingly straighten it and get it back in. And without this video I wouldn't have known it had been bent in the first place!

Thanks a lot, that saved my day, I was angry about removing that little screw because I though it was for adjusting the height, be just ended up unloading the spring-locking mecanism

Thank you so much. I have used a screwdriver to release mine and it would work for another while. I've just completely cleaned it, oiled it and its finally working perfectly.

Hi James - great video and I’ve used it again today to fix the plunger mechanism 😅 A video that keeps on giving! Thank you 🙏

Great video, had it appart but could not figure the bottom section. Very well explained and not the over the top production like many fix it videos. Thanks!

This worked for me, now my plug works fine, thank you.

I know this is an older video but I wanted to say thank you! I’d been wracking my brain trying to fix my “OS&B Q Clicker” drain. It popped apart which the spring and all pieces flying in all directions when I unscrewed it to clean it out. I coulent for thé life of me figure out how to reassemble it! My clicker is kind of opposite of yours but the principle is the same and you helped me figure it out. Thanks!

Thanks for the video! I came up with my own way with things having around the kitchen. I used the tape, hold the tape down in one thump and twisted with the other hand. Removed it in 10 seconds. Then lubricated the retractable mechanical rod with dish soap, pressed it a couple of times like a pen until it cleaned up all the sticky thingy then put it back. Cost $0.00

This is the only video like this and incredibly useful. The natural reaction is to say throw them away and get a new one but actually they come in different sizes so that is easier said than done. Better to repair it....and not get a click clack in the first place!

Thank you! Great, clear description and information. Just what I needed to sort our bathroom sink out. Cheers!

This is one of the most useful videos. James awesome job and great explanation!

Thank you that's only cost me a tenner to fix my sink. Much appreciated

Hi. Had my plug stuck in the up position. Took the clicker unit out, took to the plumping suppliers, and purchased 2 new units. Then I found your video! Could have saved £14. Followed what you said, and the original unit works perfect. Moral of the story? Check KZread first!

First time dealing with this style. Now I know how they work. The two that we have in our new house were both stuck. I was able to get them cleaned up again and freely moving. Beginning to wonder if our builder put it old parts... We moved in 1 Jan of this year.

Nice one! Thank you for the video! Simple and straight to the point! Our push pop-up stopper works now! Thank you!

Because of your video ...I fixed my popup drain assembly that came apart 👍🍻from ONTARIO 🇨🇦

Thanks for this video. Very clear and easy to follow, and thanks for explaining how the mechanism works. Going to give this a try now

Read the rest of comments & you’ll see this video is all you need. Absolutely brilliant!

Thank you !Thank you! Thank you! Millions thanks to you. Because of your VDO I can fix the stopper by myself and I'm so so proud of it :3

Thank you so much for this. Love resources like this on KZread, learn so much

Cheers my man. Pin was broken in mine but just used the one from a sink that we don’t plug 👍🏼

Thanks James very helpful, limescale was the issue all cleaned and re assembled works a treat.

Perfekt, your tutorial is the solution of this faulty construction - thank you from Bavaria!

Brilliant video. Incredibly clear. Worked a treat!

Clear , concise, coherent , excellent explanation of the topic Thank You from Dunmanway Ireland!

Thanks for posting. I actually enjoyed fixing the plug. The pin is a pain at the end 👍

Thank you so much for posting this, so useful. I had been wondering how the mechanism worked, when ours started to cause problems. I have shared this video on facebook.

Really well done video with a thorough explanation of the operation of the plug. Thanks.

Thanyou!!! Someone who doesn't just suggest throwing away;), I appreciate your video help.

This was so helpful seeing the full mechanism and action of the drain plug! thank you

Exemplary explanation of how these work and how to set about servicing one. Very useful.