Bath wastes and overflows · Plug and chainPlug and chain
Plug and chain
The traditional choice.
A separate plug on a chain, fixed to the overflow. Simple, reliable and right for period-style bathrooms.
- Operation
- Pull the chain
- Suits
- Traditional baths
- Parts
- Very simple
- Finishes
- Chrome, nickel, brass
What it is
A rubber or metal-capped plug on a ball chain, with the chain fixed to the overflow cover.
Good for
Period character
Looks right on a roll-top.
Reliability
Almost nothing to go wrong.
What to weigh up
Looks
The chain is always on show.
Wear
Plugs and chains need replacing now and then.
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