Most modern sink drains are made of polyvinyl.
Metal vs plastic pop up drain.
For the most part plastic pipe and parts have replaced metal because plastic does not rot or corrode and is generally less expensive to install.
Kenfused oct 7 2010 1.
All the parts are metal except the nylon screw at the bottom of the drain plug that connects to.
Is the shaft of the pop up made of metal or is it plastic.
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Best regards rosanna answered.
Most people would go for the hack saw because the pipe cutter is very expensive and may not even work as intended for the tailpipe.
The delta rp5651 metal pop up drain assembly has a metallic shaft.
Pop up drains usually open and close through a lever that s behind the sink faucet although some drains have levers.
Over the years i have converted all my bathroom lavatory drain pipes to plastic and have noticed a strong odor from them.
Grid drains have small holes that can t close so water always drains.
For metal you could use a pipe cutter or a hack saw.
Gsalet george the plumber.
I bought a kohler lavatory faucet and it came with a plastic pop up drain assembly should i go and get one with a metal drain assembly instead.
Also the drain stopper plastic pipes are covered with black mold that i can brush out.
Sep 19 2010 location.
Plastic is easier to work with overall.
The removable pop up includes a brass basket hair screen that is easily removed so that it can be cleared.
Bleach will stop it for a while.
Ideal for any budget.
The traps are full of water so it is not sewer gas.
Is metal that much better is it worth 60 more.
Thank you for your question.