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    Apr 17, 2007, 06:56 AM
    Sink Stopper
    I have 2 sinks that clog occasionally and when I go to plunge them or pour a drain cleaner down them, I cannot pull the stopper out for easier access. Is there a way to disconnect the stopper so it can be pulled out when need be?
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    Apr 17, 2007, 07:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by fal1018
    I have 2 sinks that clog occasionally and when I go to plunge them or pour a drain cleaner down them, I cannot pull the stopper out for easier access. Is there a way to disconnect the stopper so it can be pulled out when need be?
    If the stopper won't pull up then the installer tied it down. To free the stopper, push down on the knob raising the stopper to the drain position. Now go underneith the lavatory and locate a knured nut with a rod sticking out of it. Take a pair of pliers and free the nut just enough for it to turn by hand. STOP! Now hand loosen the nut enough so the nut and rod just begains to clear. STOP!
    Now GENTLY, while you're pulling up on the stopper pull the nut and rod out SLOWLY and STOP when the stopper clears enough to remove. CAREFUL! Don't let it pull all the way out. Now tighten the nut by hand and snug it up with a pair of pliers. You may now just drop the stopper in and it will continue to ride on top of the rod so if you ever have to remove it you can.
    Hope this helps . Tom
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