Bathroom sink stopper repair / ball rod adjustments

Link to repair kit on Amazon:
amzn.to/3O9FoRP
Link to universal stopper on Amazon:
amzn.to/3IBpQFw
In today's episode we find ourselves dealing with a common sink problem. What do you do when the stopper does not come up anymore? There is a good chance that the peg that holds the stopper has broken off. In older sinks this ball and rod are fitted with a plastic tip. These plastic tips get brittle and can break off over time.
You can certainly replace the entire drain assembly, but this is time consuming, expensive and we often are in a hurry... soooo...
This is an easy universal ball and rod assembly kit that can be fitted on most sinks to help you pop the stopper! If you find this video helpful, please like and subscribe to our channel. It helps us out and allows us to get more great content out faster!
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[@H.pylori]

Best video on how to reconnect the stopper to the rod and how to use that universal kit. Still works in 2024. Thanks.

[@joymart5396]

Thanks so much for taking the time to show how to replace a new ball rod. It's very much appreciated! 😊

[@juliehatch9861]

Agree

[@johnorajiaka3721]

Thank you. Good explanation

[@yskim1800]

Excellent explanation and demonstration.

[@DustyTail]

Well narrated, great visual. Well done. 👍

[@juliehatch9861]

Your demonstration is really helpful and you explain things so well

[@jyothichandras3087]

Very well explained 👌👍

[@lizoc1690]

Thank you so much for explaining the length of the rod to stopper and to face the notched backend to the rod for locked stopper... i was doing it the opposite way and it was driving me nuts! your video saved me!

[@LorenaHitchens]

Thanks for the top on the stopper end. I didn't realize I could put it sideways to the ball rod like that, and then able to pull it out for cleaning. Great tip.

[@ngmartens]

much more detailed than other instructors thank you

[@tayloredart]

Thanks so much. Your video is well lit, clear and concise. I appreciate the link for the parts! Excellent

[@SapphireMtnRain]

Great explanation, ty! My thoughts & questions on it though are: This is extremely tedious if someone has issues physically. Why on earth do they make somethg so difficult? I opt for no stopper system at all, other than an old fashioned one that can be placed & removed as needed. Who wants or needs to struggle with everythg? Lol

[@oldbasket1012]

I have needed this fixed several times. Great job

[@SkyManagement]

Glad we could help! Thanks for supporting our channel!

[@emdotudot]

Extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@crzytarau]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video - it was very helpful and made changing out the ball rod assembly so easy! 😊

[@jerekir1]

Very helpful. Appreciate your time and effort.

[@williamcoleman3380]

Great video! Clear explanation and demonstration. Thank you. You saved me a bundle and a trip from a plumber. I owe you a beer!

[@obliviouscandybar]

Thank you, your explanations were very helpful

[@juliehatch9861]

What if I did exactly what you are doing, except it leaks at the area where the ball is attached?

[@nickl8830]

Great video big help thx

[@SkyManagement]

No problem 👍

[@visionquest414]

I've seen like 20 of these.. This is my favorite... I haven't unscrewed the nut off the pipe yet.. All I know is my stopper just lays in the sink and when i pull the thingy up and down nothing happens,lol

[@farzadkavari]

Great video, for me itnkept leaking till I used a teflon on the threads

[@adambarna9385]

You’re a life saver!

[@earam772]

Thank you for sharing!

[@stoneysscapes7544]

I know it's hard enough for non handy folks , so I have a great time saving tip with a marker or a good memory see what hole the rod is currently in before taking it apart. That's just the only one I got ........Sides get sore so extra cushion is nice for us older folks, the only way to go.

[@SQTierHog]

Thank you!

[@jahbless2810]

My ball joint leaks water. Yes I have used the rubber washer but still it’s leaks out water

[@joedevitto6113]

Thanks for sharing im trying to put this in and it keeps leaking through the ball. I see you did put tape where the ball goes , nothing was mentioned on that . could that be why its leaking ? Ive tried everything and used all the different parts in the kit all ball sized gasket and no gasket .. I will try the tape on the rod next see if that takes care of it leaking through . and wont the tape get wet and sorta fall apart of no ? Thanks again ~

[@benjamintimmins1656]

No you dont put tape on the ball rod, idk where this guy got that idea...you are supposed to put it on the threads where the nut goes to keep it from leaking...thread tape goes on threads but not threads that small!

[@joedevitto6113]

@@benjamintimmins1656 True but it worked no more leaking after i did the tape where the ball goes on the rod ... it just would not stop leaking no matter what i did tighten or loosened the cap... I sold the house few weeks ago ..

[@Esmerelda-rm6qj]

Thanks for this video. We accidentally broke the tailpiece nut because we tightened it too much. The problem now is we need a tailpiece nut that's 7/8" inlet diameter, but cannot find one. Any suggestions?

[@SkyManagement]

Hmm. I’ve never actually broken one. But I would probably have to rob one from another drain assembly. You can usually find used ones at a place like habitat for humanity where they get donated stuff. Would be cheap. You may be able to get them from a plumbing supply store.

[@Esmerelda-rm6qj]

@@SkyManagement I will look into these options, thanks again!!

[@hollypatrick1050]

thanks but the gaset/gromet is curved to face the ball for people who have it and comes out with the ball easily so you need to watch for it and check it anyway when its apart

[@jennifercoleman6282]

Hi I am need some advice on how to get the sink stopper unstuck. No have not been able to use my sink for over a year because I can’t get the stopper out of the drain hole. It is lodged in the pretty good and the rod is broken;( Would love your direction on this!

[@joedevitto6113]

Either a suction cup which i just learned or something with a magnet on it if the top of the plug is metal .. or may some strong tape stick it on the top and pull up. hope this helps

[@benjamintimmins1656]

Use a vacuum cleaner and the suction will lift it up...

[@LorenaHitchens]

I just tap on the stopper with the rubber tip of my pliers' handles. This breaks the suction seal, so you can get something like a fingernail under the edge of the stopper. DON'T use the metal end of your pliers and then hit it hard! You can crack the sink that way.

[@jennifercoleman6282]

@@LorenaHitchens Thank you so much! I will give this a shot in the morning. It’s sealed pretty tight!

[@rsdenimblues8342]

well first of all when explaining how to put the drain stopper in should put in int right direction...instead of on the side like you did