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Fixed a water supply valve leak. Decided clean the slightly clogged drain as well. Really appreciate the manufacturers that do that much more.

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[–] Alvaro@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

Whatever it is, it's totally tubular.

[–] ThisGuyThat@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Sink drain tail pipe. That part is were the rod attaches to actuate the stopper.

[–] Alvaro@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] ThisGuyThat@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

They took the time to add instructions to the mould, when most manufacturers wouldn't. The most basic DIYer could service it. Even if they don't know how to approach it.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 3 points 3 weeks ago

Patent pending for removal. Sounds like one of my patents.