For metal you could use a pipe cutter or a hack saw.
Metal vs plastic pop up drain.
I bought a kohler lavatory faucet and it came with a plastic pop up drain assembly should i go and get one with a metal drain assembly instead.
Kenfused oct 7 2010 1.
Also the drain stopper plastic pipes are covered with black mold that i can brush out.
Add an elegant touch and visual interest to your bath space by choosing this delta bathroom sink metal pop up assembly in chrome.
Ideal for any budget.
All the parts are metal except the nylon screw at the bottom of the drain plug that connects to.
Over the years i have converted all my bathroom lavatory drain pipes to plastic and have noticed a strong odor from them.
Grid drains have small holes that can t close so water always drains.
Bleach will stop it for a while.
Thank you for your question.
Bathroom sink drains are either pop up drains or grid drains with the difference being pop up drains can close allowing water to build up in the sink.
This drain is machined from one piece of 304 stainless steel and priced well below what my local home center sells a plastic drain for.
Plastic is easier to work with overall.
The delta rp5651 metal pop up drain assembly has a metallic shaft.
For the most part plastic pipe and parts have replaced metal because plastic does not rot or corrode and is generally less expensive to install.
Is metal that much better is it worth 60 more.
Sep 19 2010 location.
Is the shaft of the pop up made of metal or is it plastic.
The removable pop up includes a brass basket hair screen that is easily removed so that it can be cleared.
If you need to cut to size a fitting all you need is a pvc cutter for plastic.
Best regards rosanna answered.
Gsalet george the plumber.
Most modern sink drains are made of polyvinyl.