How to Install an Automatic Sink Stopper?

If you are renovating your bathroom and wondering how to install an automatic sink stopper, the following article will definitely explain it to you. We have tried to present the specifics of click-clack type automatic stoppers and how to correctly replace such a stopper. There are many solutions of this type on the market. As a Polish manufacturer, we provide you with the highest quality products because we observe customer needs every day, and one of them is... having a functional sink stopper!

Automatic Sink Stoppers – What Characterizes Them?

What exactly sets automatic stoppers apart from others? First and foremost, they are much more convenient to use than traditional stoppers. Additionally, their minimalist design makes them look very elegant and gives the bathroom a unique style. Every click-clack stopper operates on a similar principle. It involves a spring action mechanism. If you want to close the drain to stop water from flowing out, you simply use a lever. This way, you can quickly fill the sink with water and empty it if needed. All it takes is one swift move of the lever.

Other click-clack type automatic stoppers work in the same way, but to adjust the opening, you only need to press the stopper itself. Many people highlight that the automatic stopper is very easy to keep clean. This makes cleaning much faster. You just need to remove the stopper from the hole, clean it of gathered dirt, rinse the drain in the sink, and put the stopper back. Such a solution saves time.

What to Consider When Choosing Automatic Sink Stoppers?

If you are looking for an automatic stopper that will perfectly fit your sink, you need to consider which type of stopper will be suitable. You typically have a choice between automatic stoppers for sinks with overflow and those without. The mechanism of operation depends on which one you choose. Click-clack stoppers are becoming increasingly popular due to their ease of use. Those found in our offer are additionally made of the highest quality materials. This ensures that every element is highly durable and long-lasting.

In our offer, you can choose from many models. Among them, you will find stoppers that differ in color, so you can easily pick the perfect one for yourself. Automatic stoppers are made of brass, polypropylene, or ceramic, so before purchasing, make sure which one suits you better.

The automatic stoppers that are easier to install feature a special lever, which you can use to open or close the drain. Although this solution is much cheaper, remember that it takes up a bit more space than the installation of a click-clack stopper, which operates depending on direct pressure on the stopper. When choosing an automatic stopper for your bathroom, you should make sure that the sink outlet is well-fitted. Pay attention to the hole size. It helps that universal stopper models, which have a specified size, are available on the market.

How to Properly Install an Automatic Sink Stopper?

In this section, we will describe how to properly and efficiently replace a click-clack automatic stopper in a sink. Remember that installing a click-clack stopper may vary depending on the stopper you have or the type of sink in your bathroom. Our instruction is universal, and any differences can be checked and compared with the user manual. As accessories manufacturers, Mexen ensures to include necessary mounting information with each product for customer convenience. Check if there are any tips to help you replace the click-clack stopper.

1. Start by connecting the automatic stopper and the faucet. You must screw all necessary elements to the faucet according to the instructions - first pins, water supply hoses, and the lever, which you will use to regulate the opening and closing of the drain. Remember to attach the knob beforehand.
2. Place the flange in the sink hole and insert the faucet with attached elements into it.
3. To secure everything, tighten the mounting with a washer from the underside of the sink.
4. Before final tightening, check if the faucet is correctly oriented from the top side. Once you finish this step, you'll move to the second part, where you'll install the click-clack automatic stopper and connect it with the siphon.
5. At the sink hole, firstly place a gasket. Add the top part of the siphon to this. From below, attach the second gasket and also screw in the bottom part of the siphon with it.
6. Next, insert the lever, which comes from the faucet, into the interior, and place its other part into the semi-siphon and reinforce everything with a special blocking metal clip.
7. Tighten the nut that secures the arm with the knob in the siphon.
8. Connect the stopper and siphon together. Remember to adjust it properly using the metal clip.
9. Attach the siphon and insert the drain pipe into it.
10. Finally, use an appropriate wrench to screw the hoses into the circuit. Check if everything works properly by running water.

As you can see, the installation seems quite simple, right? Before starting the work, familiarize yourself with the attached stopper instructions and think through the next steps. If you find it too complicated, ask a professional for help.