What is a sink strainer and when do you replace it?
Tips & Facts A sink strainer in trade jargon also called a basket plug is a component used in sinks, sinks and some other types of drains. It consists of a round metal plate with small holes in it that prevent dirt, food particles and other small objects from entering and clogging the drain.
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How the sink strainer works
The sink strainer usually comes with an accompanying plug that can be opened or closed to drain or hold water in the sink or basin. When the stopper is open, water can flow freely through the holes/slots in the sink strainer while larger particles are held back. When the stopper is closed, the sink strainer seals the drain and retains the water. The rubber that sits under the sink strainer seals the sink.
A sink strainer often made of stainless steel or another durable metal that resists corrosion and lasts a long time. They are easy to install and remove, making them easy to clean. In general, a sink strainer helps prevent clogs in drains and
ensure that only liquids can pass down the drain, while dirt and debris are kept out.
Pay attention to which basket strainer plug you order
Are you looking for a sink strainer because your old one has become unsightly or is defective. Then you can look HERE to see if you can find the right plug. Pay special attention that it looks exactly the same and that it is of the same brand. Because each sink strainer has a different kind of fit so it won't work if the wrong one is in there.
Directly to all Sink strainers (Basket plugs)
How the sink strainer works
The sink strainer usually comes with an accompanying plug that can be opened or closed to drain or hold water in the sink or basin. When the stopper is open, water can flow freely through the holes/slots in the sink strainer while larger particles are held back. When the stopper is closed, the sink strainer seals the drain and retains the water. The rubber that sits under the sink strainer seals the sink.
A sink strainer often made of stainless steel or another durable metal that resists corrosion and lasts a long time. They are easy to install and remove, making them easy to clean. In general, a sink strainer helps prevent clogs in drains and
ensure that only liquids can pass down the drain, while dirt and debris are kept out.
Pay attention to which basket strainer plug you order
Are you looking for a sink strainer because your old one has become unsightly or is defective. Then you can look HERE to see if you can find the right plug. Pay special attention that it looks exactly the same and that it is of the same brand. Because each sink strainer has a different kind of fit so it won't work if the wrong one is in there.
