Upgrade Your Bathroom sink In MINUTES - Amazing Easy Clean Kohler Clicker Pop Up Drain!

[@elitehandyman911]

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[@EricsBeard-ws1nz]

$100 goddamn!

[@elitehandyman911]

@@EricsBeard-ws1nz The prices do move around. Check this link amzn.to/3UqJoDA

[@phils5221]

Ok, this was not only helpful but my jaw-dropped when my monitor started showing this in HDR, I don't know how many people can appreciate just how absolutely clear this instructional video is in both content and quality.

[@elitehandyman911]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that the video was helpful and that you were impressed with the clarity in both content and quality. It means a lot to me!

[@LaSombraa]

Yeah that’s surprising..

[@ytmndan]

Really makes the gunk pop!

[@elitehandyman911]

@@ytmndan BwahhHaaHaa!

[@nowacurmudgeon]

Apparently HDR explains why I have been seeing vids on my iPad and TV that are VERY bright. Thanks.

[@tomtaft5056]

I agree with the other commentators ! What a perfect example of the kind of instructional video that is clear, curt, concise and complete.

[@elitehandyman911]

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I'm glad you found the video to be clear and helpful.

[@HarishChouhan]

Not sure how I ended up here after researching about bike parts and new apple products but have to admit I enjoyed this video.

[@oboewankenobo8675]

I like this design for tub drains where u just push on the stopper with your foot to open and close. The one for the sink I’m not so sure about. After filling the sink and using, you have to stick your hand in the dirty water to open the drain. Probably why they have made the old design all these years. I know from experience that I’ve had the levers on the traditional ones rust out which is a pain. Now when I replace the stopper assembly, I turn the stopper sideways so it isn’t attached to the pull up bar making it easy to remove and clean.(they even give you the option of doing this in the instructions now on new installations)

[@elitehandyman911]

That's a great solution for the old style pop up stopper.

[@poopywelder]

They have this thing called soap ..you can just wash ya hands after 🫡

[@kennixox262]

Nice, this should be standard on bathroom sinks.

[@elitehandyman911]

Thank you for your comment! I completely agree-this should definitely be a standard feature!

[@mikethezipper]

Wow this is a great video. I've replaced tons of these, I don't even know how I ended up here but I watched the whole video. You did a great job filming and editing this.

[@elitehandyman911]

I appreciate your support and am thrilled that you found the video engaging. Thank you for watching till the end!

[@villageidiot9867]

Exactly what I was looking for. Going to install a new faucet and don't want one with the push/pull mechanism. Thanks and subbed.

[@elitehandyman911]

Nice! Thank you for the support.

[@brandenfoust3235]

Bravo! Beautiful job! The last handful of faucets I replaced I couldn’t get the drain collar or the nut below the sink to unscrew bc they were so corroded. I ended up cutting them off with a Dremel metal cutting wheel.

[@elitehandyman911]

Great tool for that. A multi tool also works well for that.

[@mikeroll9868]

I have had to Drexel off many top flanges. When I install new I always use a little Teflon pipe sealer this prevents it from seizing man’s old ones I have replaced this way always come off easy.

[@Marvin-fn7ks]

I prefer the Pfister as there is no cross piece inside after you unscrew the popper for cleaning. That way you can get a long brush down inside.

[@elitehandyman911]

That's a great feature. Thanks for the comment and support.

[@RoughRaiders13]

I have something very similar that I got off of Amazon that just dropped into place where the original stopper was without all the extra plumbing work. Came with a variety of rubber gaskets to make a tight seal and I'm pretty happy with mine. This is cool but mine was a lot cheaper and a lot less work. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@elitehandyman911]

Nice! Sometimes you just gotta love Amazon for saving us from all that extra hassle.

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

I bought the same.. Cheaper and just drop it in.. 👍

[@leftylou6070]

You left out the part where you attach the new stuff to the trap so we could all listen for new cuss words. Thanks for the vid!

[@nickmcconnell1291]

Nice video. Thanks! However I would never consider one of these except for a bath tub. I'd rather be able to drain a sink without having to put my hands in the water to do it. There are times when it might contain icky or even caustic material. That's the whole reason for the rod that opens the drain.

[@emotionz3]

So reaching your hand through gross water to pop the drain open is an upgrade?

[@egomaniac247]

Life changing!

[@AllisonMoon-SheWandersFeral]

Do you need a Kohler sink to fit Kohler stopper fit?

[@csu111]

Nice video, but not sure about having to always put your hand in dirty water to open the drain.

[@elitehandyman911]

I totally understand your concern! It can definitely be a bit unpleasant, but sometimes it's the only way to get the job done.

[@1packatak]

It’s helpful for people with disabilities or hand weakness. I believe it meets ADA guidelines. I have one.

[@SoulReaver]

Some time ago I got a bathroom sink faucet with this drain piece. I replaced the faucet but didn't know how to replace the drain part so I left the old one. Now I might replace that too.

[@elitehandyman911]

Totally worth it if the old one is worn or doesn’t match.

[@waffles1ca]

Fantastic demonstration, thanks for sharing

[@elitehandyman911]

I'm glad you found the demonstration helpful! Your feedback means a lot to me.

[@3mmdm32]

These are wonderful. Especially when you sink is full of nasty water and you get to stick your hand in to open the drain.

[@elitehandyman911]

I guess it's not for everyone

[@daleb5967]

I have these. Much better than the rod plunger ones

[@elitehandyman911]

I agree. Thanks for your support.

[@nuvesv6933]

Loved the closing statement.

[@elitehandyman911]

Thank you for your comment and support

[@TimJohnston911]

The part is cheap but what about labor costs? Nice work btw

[@lovly2cu725]

I got one with my sink 3 years ago

[@Kaloo1968]

What do you do with the old plunger lever? It's still installed at the top of the sink?

[@elitehandyman911]

You can leave it there as decoration, or pull it out.

[@cliffhouse2199]

What do you do with the old sink stopper pivot rod? If you remove it there is a hole in the faucet. If you keep it there, people get confused that it doesn't do anything.

[@elitehandyman911]

Depends on your faucet. Some people have me leave a hole, others have me leave the rod.

[@wstt4]

Did you connect the new piece to anything under the sink or does it just sit loosely in the pvc pipe below the sink?

[@elitehandyman911]

Yes. Unfortunately my camera devices are limited, but if you listen I show the nut and washers that go under the sink.

[@thequickbrownfox7289]

So you have to put your hand into the nasty water to let the sink drain?

[@svitlanabezrodna708]

Can you help me here and advise how to adjust the pop up lid not to allow the water to go through in a closed down position? Or it is with a defect? But my husband set two drain in and both of them don’t keep the water in my sinks…🤦🏼‍♀️ thank you

[@elitehandyman911]

Did your husband read the directions? Watch the video? Something must be wrong. I've never had that issue.

[@svitlanabezrodna708]

@@elitehandyman911 we screwed the both pop up stoppers tightest as we could inside their system, screw them back down into the drain pipe but they still both leak the water… The rubbers look ok, not defected. I think the pop-up stoppers are defected… I need to exchange them in the store then. Thank you.

[@patrickcody8344]

I applied plumbers putty all around the flange as you show. I'm not getting any water to drip from any of the connections, pan left on the bottom of the vanity is always dry. But, after several weeks of use, I can still feel a trace of moisture around the rubber gasket against the bottom of the sink. Very frustrating, I hate the thought of taking everything apart! Any suggestions?

[@elitehandyman911]

There's a sweet spot of tightness with any drain gasket. Under tightening, it will leak, overtightening, it will leak. I'd suggest tightening just 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn. If it's super tight try loosening 1/8 - 1/4 of a turn.

[@cpan2552]

How about those new pop ups where we can take it out from the top and clean out the particles like hair?

[@elitehandyman911]

Great observation! Those new pop-ups are super convenient for keeping things tidy. It’s always nice to have an easy way to clean out those pesky particles!

[@captainskippy6622]

Not sure where you got the $28. The Amazon link says $98. Good video though.

[@elitehandyman911]

Prices are fluid on Amazon. Check this link amzn.to/3Urvzoo

[@pamhunter9617]

Ok, my husband just installed this drain to our brand new sink. No matter what he does, he pushes the stopper down and it won’t hold water. He has used the plumbers putty and there are no leaks with the stopper is up. Can you tell me why this might be happening?

[@pamhunter9617]

Also, the stopper won’t close and stay closed…….did we get defective merchandise? We bought two and neither one are working properly. Very frustrating.

[@elitehandyman911]

I'm not sure what the issue could be. I've never heard of this problem with these drains. The only thing I can think of is if the rubber gasket isn't seated properly on the stopper piece.

[@Bill-i2p]

What do you do with the hole that’s left where the plug lever was.

[@elitehandyman911]

Some people just leave the lever and others take the rod out. The hole is generally hidden behind the faucet anyways

[@Bill-i2p]

lol I’m a little OCD that hole would bother me so I guess I’d leave the lever in there. Ty

[@elitehandyman911]

@@Bill-i2p That's what I did for mine. People are a 50/50 split

[@carguy1312]

Is the putty really necessary nowadays with the rubber gaskets?

[@elitehandyman911]

It really depends on the design of the stopper tailpiece and the sink bowl. Many newer products are going to rubber gaskets.

[@HerbieBancock]

Can't wait until they make a toilet with the flusher at the bottom of the bowl so an elite handyman can tell me how amazing the experience is.

[@elitehandyman911]

HaHa! That's good. Thanks for the comment.

[@jaguilar11009]

Nice ❤

[@milesmccoy8846]

What do I do if water leaks from the threads under the sink. The nut is very tight and I am afraid to crack the sink. Suggestions???

[@elitehandyman911]

It's possible you over tightened the nut which deforms the large rubber washer. Try loosening it slowly with water running and see if it helps.

[@milesmccoy8846]

@@elitehandyman911 That did not alleviate the dripping issue. I took it all apart and added plumbers tape on the threads where the rubber gasket contacts the metal. That fixed the issue. Thanks for the input. I really do appreciate it!

[@mcgeorgerl]

Glad to hear you got the issue resolved. I'm finding more and more plumbers are either using plumber's putty or Teflon tape in the area where the conical rubber seal fits on the tube because the rubber won't push into the fine threads well enough to seal unpressurized drain water. I use Teflon tape because I can get about 4 or 5 tight wraps to seal into the threads. They're doing this to prevent call-backs and facing unhappy customers or builders because of the all-too-common water damage to vanities made of MDF or particle board.

[@petersantoro5323]

But you have to put your hand in the dirty water to release it

[@elitehandyman911]

Several people have mentioned this. What were you using the water for before? Wouldn't you wash your hands last anyways with drain open?

[@jagerking7020]

1 Think you forgot to mention. - If you screw the collar all the way down on these the clicker will not hold water, you have to unscrew the main pipe until it clicks down and makes a seal. I was a dumbass and thought mine was defective becuase it would not hold water when everything was screwed in all the way.

[@elitehandyman911]

It sounds like you may have a replacement clicker stopper stem that's too short.

[@jagerking7020]

@@elitehandyman911 Right out of the box perhaps is just doa.

[@mcgeorgerl]

@@elitehandyman911 Actually, it's too long by about 3mm.

[@TheBoomtown4]

I’m not lying, in Canada this metal one is $282 Canadian dollars. The plastic one is $30.

[@elitehandyman911]

Crazy difference! I love the metal ones, but the plastic is good as well.

[@garyb6219]

The thing I like most is you can put it into the pot while you're making your wife some soup. Deep cleans as it flavors.

[@rongottheil2823]

Good video and excellent information but! You said in minutes? This is a on your knees, under the sink pain in the back job! If everything go's well you might be one in 30 minutes. When I read minutes I thought it was a new pop-up gadget that would unscrew and pop in.

[@elitehandyman911]

It is minutes, not hours. Thank you for your support.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

I dropped the tailpiece into the pipe… it was about the easiest thing to do out of all of this 😓😭

[@elitehandyman911]

BwaaHaaHaa! Great delivery. hanks for the support.

[@Michael-Gill]

If you don't want to use your hand to reach into the water and operate the stopper, you just get your wife's toothbrush and... *Boop!* ... Open sesame.

[@sdy96886]

If a sink stopper is life-changing you may want to re-evaluate your life.

[@Damone7653]

Down the drain... just like my marriage.

[@elitehandyman911]

It sounds like you're going through a tough time. Just remember, life has its ups and downs, and brighter days are ahead.

[@terrygalvin9653]

Only problem with the design is having to put your hand in the water to empty the sink. Sometimes the water can be pretty scummy.

[@elitehandyman911]

I understand your concern. However, didn't you just rinse your face with that water?

[@therealjp3177]

@@elitehandyman911I think he means after washing face or used water that isn’t drained yet

[@fredflintstone2234]

Plastic can also be recycled. Don’t just throw it in the trash!

[@MyToxicMasculinity]

Where is the part that changes the game? This looks basic

[@prettyprudent5779]

I am not doing all that. Thanks. Some stuff is just MADE for Men. 🤷🏽‍♀️👩🏾‍🌾

[@elitehandyman911]

Men are definitely good for some things ;-)

[@buixote]

Theres one called "ring-saver" thats better

[@mdjak3686]

Good job on the video. I see two issues with that. One, who would want to stick their hand back into a filled sink with dirty water? Two, a plumber would probably charge $300 or more to do that install. I’m not saying they don’t work hard and deserve to be paid well. I’ve had plumbers do a lot of work in my house. It can be back breaking work. But for an item like that? Definitely not a worthwhile upgrade IMHO.

[@elitehandyman911]

Thanks for the comment. I was trying to show people option. Some people struggle with the push rods for different reasons. For this client paying a plumber once to install this was more appealing than paying to unclog the drain every 3 months.

[@rustybarrr]

Do I have to wear gloves ? Just kidding.

[@elitehandyman911]

LoL! I wear gloves all the time. Good grip, less calluses and protects my left hand and wrist from the pain of accidentally dinging one of the 21 steel pins in it.

[@ronduckett5017]

P-trap...where??!!

[@elitehandyman911]

Unfortunately only so much room under a sink to frame the camera.

[@mirelurkhomevideos]

So much kohler products placements Jesus

[@rickslife]

So you get to stick your hand in dirty water to click it ? ? Meh

[@elitehandyman911]

Haha, yeah, it’s definitely not for the squeamish! But hey, all in the name of fun, right?

[@rickslife]

@@elitehandyman911 😂 to each his own.Gotta be a better way🤔

[@theElemDragon]

..... What exactly are you doing in your bathroom sink that you'd need it to be full but concerned about it being "dirty" when you go to drain it? And.... You're at the sink. Open drain, wash hands....

[@rickslife]

@@theElemDragon not sure, I never fill water in my sink, I’m not interested it keeping it around after I use it 🤣

[@mrgold714]

⁠​⁠@@theElemDragon 1. after shaving, the hairs and shaving cream in water. 2. Using a rag to wash one’s bits and any tools before and after.

[@wiuretto]

half the instructions. thx for nothing

[@elitehandyman911]

I apologize if the instructions were not clear enough. Can you let me know what specifically you were having trouble with so I can assist you better?

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Got one. It’s kinda weird putting my hand into the water I just shaved with to pop the drain open. 🫤

[@elitehandyman911]

Interesting take. So it's ok to rinse your whole face with dirty water, but not ok to dip your finger in before washing your hands?

[@yuvgotubekidding]

@@elitehandyman911 Whoa. Sorry if I came across the wrong way.