It wasn't hard because I could do it while standing. Kosov was most impressed with my tool skills once he arose from bed at 2.30pm.
At some point our seven year old bathroom basin plugs ceased to work. They needed cleaning, and I did so and they worked again. I told Ray that they must be used to keep them working. I think he did until something broke early this year. Now mine had failed because I think the rubber has failed, and a failed rubber is not great.
The big green shed did not have the required plug mechanism replacement, and I had to return for a refund what I was assured was right. I went to the company who supplied the bathroom furniture, which was a bit of a laugh. I planned to do so after shopping today, checked the address and drove from the carpark to about 100 metres away and then had to find a car space. I could have walked in a couple of minutes.
A charmingly friendly young man attended to my needs, assuring me that his parts were correct and would be a perfect fit for me, and he was right.
I scrubbed out the plug holes of any gunk with a toothbrush and fitted the new parts, and voila, the plugs work perfectly.
The bits. Both rubber ring seals had failed and the push down, pop up mechanism had failed on one too. I just replaced both, including the chrome caps..jpg)
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The new salt and pepper grinders. I don't use salt, but plenty of pepper and I think the salt is from the Himalayas. Salt to me, no matter where it is from or whatever colour, still just tastes like salt.
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Well done on the DIY front. I suspect that is a journey we will be taking soon Ish.
ReplyDeleteWe don't use salt either. Himself uses bucket loads of pepper though. Your new grinders look good though. I hope they last.
EC, I think the new grinders look a bit elegant, as against the old ones that were short and stubby. Yes, I am fond of a lot of pepper but not anything like chilli flakes, and a little paprika goes a long way.
DeleteWell done on the maintenance front. I proudly had a high toilet with a self closing lid installed today. My old one was an embarrassing disaster of failing parts. I also have new taps on my bathroom sink as one was leaking annoyingly for a couple of months and they had to source parts. I love white pepper so not a fan of the peppercorn unless I'm stuck. Like you, I avoid salt.
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Well lovie, I 'm glad your lavvie has been fixed. I have become very used to soft closing toilet seats, and at times forget when using others that are not all are soft closing. Bang!!! Kosov desperately needed white pepper this week and it was a bit hard to find at the supermarket. It's nice on eggs.
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ReplyDeleteRoentare, I is a real man. I can fix things.
DeleteThose click plugs are one of the worst inventions ever. They are always going wrong. As for salt - I am with you on that - salt tastes salty and that is pretty much all there is to say about it. Except that salt crystals are best on pork rind to assist in the production of crackling.
ReplyDeleteYP, the plugs are not a reliable mechanism as I have noted in homes of other people. Yes, special salt to get the pork crackling right.
DeleteAndrew. So many double entendres in one blog post. Or is it just my warped mind?
ReplyDeleteGood job on the sink plug. We recently had to change ours as it had broken. It wasn't that old.
JayCee, double entendres? Are you casting nasturtiums against my character?
DeleteYes, such plugs do not seem reliable. I think they need to be exercised often to keep them functioning well.
I think bathroom sinks are more disgusting than kitchen sinks. Well done on that task.
ReplyDeleteI am still on the search for a decent salt and pepper grinder - one that doesn't make the salt go claggy. Maybe I need to resort to the old grains of rice in the salt trick.
If you are adding salt to foods already cooking, the steam is causing the clagginess. Keep the grinder dry and away from steam. Grind salt onto a plate and use that to tip it into cookig foods.
DeleteMerlot, I'll have you know my plug holes are perfectly clean. If you close your windows and so stop the damp air coming in, maybe your salt will stay dry.
DeleteSorry River. That all flew over my head, kind of.
DeleteThanks, River. My salt grinder goes nowhere near my cooking (I use pinches of sea salt flakes in cooking) but we do live in quite a humid environment at the moment and I am sure that's not helping.
DeleteEven with his eyesight issues, Carlos tackles the easy plumbing duties!!
ReplyDeleteBob, it's great that you have Carlos to look after your plumbing issues. Does he work by feel?
DeleteWell done on the diy! I can taste differences in salt, so I'm guessing it's a personal thing. I use it sparingly, because it's so distinctive. I just use the little grinders though for pepper, works fine.
ReplyDeleteBoud, I know some people do taste salt differently, but not me. I think our old and defective grinders were ugly stubby things. I am liking my new ones, even if I will be the only person to ever use them.
DeleteI always feel so accomplished after a successful DIY. Black pepper fan here as well.
ReplyDeleteDebby, yes and I am so pleased to have working basin plugs. Feel the heat of ground black pepper later when your tongue tries to extract a piece from between your teeth.
DeleteYou did well with your repair.
ReplyDeleteYour salt and pepper grinders are looking good, Andrew.
Thanks Margaret. Do you use grinders?
DeleteAnd why not just have a regular cheapo rubber plug that doesn't require any fancy mechanisms? Your new salt and pepper grinders look very nice.
ReplyDeleteRiver, I agree, and I do have a plug for my basin but it leaks.
DeleteP.S. if all the salts just taste like salt, why buy the fancier more expensive ones?
ReplyDeleteAgain I agree with you River. I didn't buy the pink salt, although it looks a bit pretty in the grinder.
DeleteVery smart grinders. Even if you never use them, they look impressive.
ReplyDeleteI try to have things nice JB, even if they will never be seen by family or friends. That was a lesson taught to me by Ray, and it includes maintaining my home.
DeleteYou're in fine form!
ReplyDeleteI think that must be good, Kylie.
DeleteOne of a million things you can do. I never use the stopper in my bathroom sink. J uses his almost everyday.
ReplyDeleteI rarely use it TP but I like it to work when I do.
DeleteThat's a very thorough DIY project. I think I'd have just thrown them out! (We never use our sink stopper.)
ReplyDeleteSteve, I rarely use them but at times I do. It was mainly for the benefits of the lads.
DeleteVery hopeful that you are carrying on with these needful asks. Pixie joins me in. Sending you a warm Aloha and wishes for a fine weekend
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DeleteThank you Cloudia, and Pixie.
DeleteThe grinders look great. We just grind the pepper because we don't really use salt.
ReplyDeletePat, I've never really been one for salt but there are good health reasons for not adding it. You can't avoid it in processed food.
DeleteYour innuendos always make me grin. I'm rolling my eyes at the fact we had a plumber fix two toilets yet one faucet needs work. Oh, well, I'm not the financial expert here. It's my husband's talent. And, I could probably find the right bit for that faucet. :D Be well!
ReplyDeleteDarla, getting a plumber for small jobs here is an achievement in itself, let alone how much they cost.
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