Bath waste. This can't be right??!?

[Joe Shmoe]

Just fitting a McAlpine HC2650 bath trap with click plug.

When it's clicked/engaged to stop the water, it still sticks up 3mm/4mm. Why on earth isn't it sitting more flush so it's not protruding? You'll catch your heels on it.

I'd expect it to be pretty flush so it's a nice smooth look. For the life of me, I can't work out how to sit the top clicky bit lower.

Am I missing something here or is that how they are?

 

[Spectric]

Take a look at their video

 

[Stigmorgan]

If it sat flush you wouldn't be able to push it down to disengage it

 

[Fitzroy]

Any trap that has a click top has to sit proud enough that it can move down and unclick. The one in my tub is only 1-2mm proud though.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

I suspect when it is "down" that the seal prevents leakage, and water pressure will tend to compress the seal somewhat.

 

[Joe Shmoe]

If it sat flush you wouldn't be able to push it down to disengage it

Hahaha, that makes sense!

I've ordered a better quality pop up waste now like I have on my bath.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[user 35906]

They are normally adjustable does the plug wind up and down. Try the nut under 4Bii in your instructions?