bath pop up waste...

[mmunro]

we have a problem with a bath pop up waste. when closed and bath full the plug does not seem to be closed properly and the bath is emptying?

 

[seco services]

is the seal damaged.
is it adjusted right ?

quite a few different types about.

 

[LUNAT]

HI

1.try to adjust the height of the waste
2. replace the rubber seal

 

[mmunro]

it's a pop up waste and overflow combined... the plug has an adjustable screw underneath which doesn't appear to be attached to anything and you can lift out.

 

[mmunro]

by the way this is a brand new bath and fitting...

 

[gotbadgas]

the screw is the adjustment which determines how low the plug can sit in the plug hole

 

[seco services]

by the way this is a brand new bath and fitting...

not from bathstore is it ?

 

[mmunro]

It's a Bristan unit...
'the screw is the adjustment which determines how low the plug can sit in the plug hole'... so, what do you suggest I do to make sure the plug fits tight?

 

[tamz]

so, what do you suggest I do to make sure the plug fits tight?

Thats the general idea

 

[mmunro]

Thanks... the full story is; we are having some serious internal work which includes the fitting of a new family bathroom (shower/bath/wc/underfloor heating etc.). So, I guess I will get the plumber to sort it out, just wanted to understand if the problem had been come across in this forum before. Thanks all for prompt replies...

 

[JohnD]

if the adjusting screw is not screwed in far enough, the plug will not seat properly.

the pop-up lever works by pushing on the end of this bolt to lift the plug. If the bolt sticks out to far it holds the plug up

If the plug does not seal even if you take the bolt out, then it is the seal and possibly the rubber ring at fault.