ᐅ Install a different drain valve on the sink

Hello everyone,

I have a relatively small problem. I have a sink with an installed pop-up drain rod and overflow. Now I would like to install a different drain, but unfortunately, I don’t know which one is currently installed here! After removing the trap and the rod itself, I’m hesitant to proceed further. Lightly turning the lower part didn’t help, so my question now is whether I can turn it with more force without damaging it (using pliers, etc.) or if there are other things I should consider?

It should be mentioned that my plumbing knowledge is limited to Google, YouTube, and learning by doing, but before I start forcing anything, I want to be sure I won’t cause any damage. The sink should remain intact.

When you look down at the water outlet, there is usually a screw or a nut shaped like a sleeve... you can unscrew it and everything will fall out.

If necessary, post a picture of the area where the water enters.

Good morning

There is no screw or sleeve there.
Just unscrew/turn the lower part. Hold the upper part if it starts to turn.

Since the water heater has an overflow, please also install a drain valve with overflow or a non-closing valve again.


Olli

SHAME ON ME.
Of course, there is no screw there, Olli is right.
If it is going to be removed anyway, you just shouldn't damage anything except the washbasin.

Hello,

Thank you all. Now I can confidently get started.

The following part will be used:

so exactly the version that BOB described, with the long screw in between.

From what I have read, it is suitable for both versions and allows the overflow to drain as well.
Thank you very much.

Best regards

So, it turns out to be with a screw after all... okay, I thought I was wrong because normally there isn’t one at the washbasin... at least with rod drives... with cable-driven ones, there are some installed.

No matter, the main thing is that you have it.