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Are all sink plugs the same size or are there different size sink plugs?
Unless you have a pop-up stopper in your sink, you’ll be needing a sink plug. It’s not exactly the most exciting thing in your home to talk about but it is one of the most essential items you’ll find in any home… and that’s the humble sink plug.
Without sink plugs you can’t have a bath, you can’t wash the dishes in your sink and you can’t even fill your laundry basin when you need to. You normally never think of these things, until the plug goes missing.
Who would have thought a sink plug could be so important. Yes, that ordinary little sink plug is an essential item, but are all sink plugs the same size?
Are all sink plugs the same size or do I need a different size for each sink?
To create a bit of confusion, drainage outlets in the kitchen and bath are larger than the drainage outlets in the bathroom vanity, generally because of the amount of water that is shifted.
In the kitchen and bath the standard size in Australia for the plug is 1 3/4 inch. For bathroom vanities the standard size is 1 1/2 inch.
Manufacturers have also taken into account the old days where sizes were different again, so sink plugs are still available in: 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch, 1 3/8 inch, 1 5/8 inch, 1 7/8 inch, 2 inch, 2 1/4 inch, 2 3/8 inch and 2 1/2 inch sizes.
To determine the right size of plug, you need to measure the diameter of the drain mesh or the underside of your current plug. Then you’ll be able to shop for the style of sink plug you want and be able to choose the right size the first time.
There are many different styles of sink plugs on the market depending on the look you want
When you hear the expression “everything but the kitchen sink”, it means the plug was also omitted. When you are renovating, remember to include your sink plugs.
When it comes to your renovation, you may be stuck wondering are all sink plugs the same size? It might pay to do a quick measure of each drainage outlet before you buy, to avoid getting home with any plug that is too big or too small.
Some of the styles of sink plugs available include:
It’s probably the least expensive part of your renovation, but getting it right will save you the time and the frustration.
Why does my kitchen sink plug leak when the sink is full of water?
If you are doing the dishes in a full sink of water, and you notice the water level is slowly going down, it can be due to more than one reason.
Generally, this happens when your plug is a combination sink/strainer. As you move the dishes and utensils around in the sink, it’s easy to bump the plug. The rubber seal at the base of the plug can become loosened just enough to start an escape of water down the drain.
Water can also leak from underneath the metal flange due to a missing or worn waterproof seal.
Another reason could be that the water is not actually leaking through a worn plug, but actually leaking through the waste outlet, which means the sink may not have been fitted correctly.
Are all sink plugs the same size at Plumbing Sales or do they sell a variety of sizes?
When it comes to renovating, Plumbing Sales have the largest range of plumbing supplies in Australia.
Whether it’s a kitchen sink, tapware, bathware, a bathroom vanity or something for the laundry, Plumbing Sales have a huge selection covering the sizes that you need. Browse through our website and see the variety of options for yourself.
When you are renovating, no matter what the size of renovation, remember Plumbing Sales offers free delivery for orders over $300. That is a great time and money saver.
When you need everything from a kitchen sink to the perfect sink plugs, or anything else to do with plumbing supplies – you know where to come. Plumbing Sales. The best quality at the best prices, online, anytime.
The only name you need to know is Plumbing Sales.
