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Review on KES S2008S62A-CH Bathroom Sink Drain Pop Up With Overflow, All Metal Rustproof Polished Chrome Brass And Stainless Steel Stopper. by Jeremy Reddick

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fixes Slow-draining Vessel Sinks

I ordered two of these, one bronze the other brushed nickel. I incorrectly ordered the brushed nickel without overflow, so I had to return it for this one with overflow. These are excellent quality items in both material and finishes, and the price is great. I've already installed both.Although there are no instructions with the item, it's very easy and straight-forward. For any first timer, you can find a you-tube video to tell you how.My problem was my existing vanity sinks came with a regular "screen" type drain cover (i.e., 19-hole strainer), and as with many vanity sinks, it took a long time to drain or you had to help it by rubbing your finger over the top of the drain.I researched the issue and did not want to have to install a vent under my small sink, so I went with the stopper approach. This works great ! it reduces the splatter when the water is running, and it drains immediately because the stopper creates a vortex effect in the drain preventing the air from being trapped.So, this is the solution if you have a vanity sink that isn't draining properly or quickly. I should note that it comes with 2 rubber seals. Initially, I applied one between the bowl and the drain hole plate, with plumber's putty underneath. It worked fine, but seemed to hold a small amount of water in the bottom of the sink.When i installed my second one, I used only the plumber's putty and did not use the upper-most rubber gasket/seal. Works great now, with very little water remaining in the vessel bottom when the water is cut off. This is actually due to my vessel design, which allows the rim of the top drain piece to set slightly higher than the slope of the drain in the vessel.If these products are typical of KES, then I will continue to order from them, because the items are excellent quality and price.

Pros
  • Thick Gaskets - Resist Leak: The high-quality thickened silicone gaskets are ideal for sealing water and resisting oxidation. With the three pieces of silicone seal gaskets, KES bathroom sink drain strainer effectively prevents water leaks.
Cons
  • Cheap materials used in construction