Washroom Sink Drain Cover Lift Rod

Washroom Sink Drain Cover Lift Rod

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Applications: Stops clogs from hair and other debris, cooking oil if poured down the sink, grease, dirt etc ***

Relevant Background: "A sink – also known by other names including sinker, washbowl, hand basin, and wash basin – is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have taps (faucets) that supply hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing. They also include a drain to remove used water; this drain may itself include a strainer and/or shut-off device and an overflow-prevention device. Sinks may also have an integrated soap dispenser..." ("Sink", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sink)

****** Relevant material on drain clogs: "Also, hair can wash down the drain during showers or while washing your hair in the sink. In addition to washing your hair, combing and cutting it over the sink will also create a clog eventually..... Soap is another culprit. “Sometimes, soap itself is not a problem, but when it is combined with hair and other substances, it can form into solid clumps, clogging your drain,” James says. “But on the other hand, many traditional bars of soap also include grease or fat, and neither should be washed down the drain.” ("Clogged Drain Causes", https://freshome.com/bathroom/clogged-drain/) ***

More relevant material: "Human hair (as well as animal fur, or other stringy stuff, such as dental floss) is often a common contributor to clogs, especially in shower, laundry, bathtub, and bathroom drains. It's particularly bad because it can knot up, combine with other substances like soap and grease, and attach itself to parts of the drain. Many of the most stubborn clogs have hair involved, in my experience, especially bathtubs, showers and bathroom sinks.... 3. Dirt..A common misconception is that you can wash away as much dirt as you want down a drain. The truth is that dirt can build up and contribute to and cause clogs, especially when combined with hair, soap, and grease.... Oil, grease, and fat can cause very serious problems to a drain system. Grease and oil solidify in the pipes and cause blockages. Some people believe that running hot water when pouring fat down the drain will ensure that there are no problems, but that is not a good solution.... Food waste clogs are generally a problem that affects kitchen sinks. Even if you have a garbage disposal, food waste can still clog up your pipes. Some foods, such as tea leaves and coffee grounds, are especially bad because they don’t break down.... External drains can easily get clogged up by plants. Leaves can also enter the drain and cause problems, especially during the fall season... If the water is hard where you live, then your drains can become blocked up by mineral deposits over time. This will reduce flow and can cause back-ups.... ("14 Causes of Clogged Drains and How to Deal With Them", https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/Why-Drains-get-Clogged-and-how-to-Prevent-it-Happening)

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Relevant Material on Drain Clogs: "It costs an average of $221 to get a drain snaked professionally. That price can land anywhere between $136 and $306 depending on the simplicity or severity of the issue. Stubborn blockages or damaged parts can increase your repair bill. An average cost to snake a drain is $220 or $85 to $575..Plumbers often charge a flat fee for a drain clearing service. Additional problems may require labor charges of up to $200 per hour plus the cost of parts. This frequent DIY fix...When your sink, tub or toilet fails to drain water, plungers don’t always do the trick .." ("Water Damage By the Numbers", https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/plumbing/repair-a-clogged-drain/)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage: a. Liability both for personal operations of washing machines for slip and fall or from business operations, liability of a tenant for property damage, liability of a landlord for body injury to tenants from negligence, liability of children, liability of a bailee for lack of property inspection or failure to take action b. Commercial property named and broad form c. Habitational property coverages: i. Tear out: "Coverage is provided for repair of walls, ceilings or other parts of the building which must be torn apart before water damage from plumbing, heating...or domestic appliances can be repaired" (RIBO). However, other damages from domestic appliances like "leaking of water from around hoses connected to household appliances are excluded" (RIBO)... Water damage may be insured by "Other Habitational forms" (Ribo) d. Personal property: Water damage to personal property is covered .... e. Installation floater f. Travel & health ***