Basin Wastes

Basin wastes are essential for connecting your sink with the plumbing below, helping water drain away properly. We have a wide range of wastes to choose from & including slotted and unslotted designs for full compatibility with any basin. For family bathrooms, click-clack wastes have a user-friendly design that opens and closes at the push of a button, while flip-top styles are operated by tilting the internal disc. Or, if you're looking for something more traditional, combine our ball and chain basin wastes with any pedestal basin for a classic look. With a range of stylish finishes to match your basin taps, these wastes are perfect for completing your sink setup.

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FAQs

What types of basin waste are available at Wholesale Domestic?

At Wholesale Domestic, we offer a wide range of basin wastes to suit different types of sinks:

  • Slotted basin wastes – These are designed for basins with overflow holes, allowing excess water to drain away when the sink gets too full. They feature a small hole that lets water pass through into your plumbing below.
  • Unslotted basin wastes – These wastes are compatible with basins without an overflow.
  • Ball and chain basin wastes - Known for their traditional style, ball and chain basin wastes have a separate plug connected to a chain that can be removed by simply pulling it from the plughole.
  • Click-clack basin wastes - Also known as push-button wastes, these are a more modern option that lets you push down to close the gap and push it again to reopen.
  • Flip-top basin wastes - These wastes are designed to be easy to use, with a central disc that rotates on an axis. To open the waste, you push the disk forward to create a gap and flip it shut to keep water inside the sink.

What is the difference between a slotted and unslotted basin waste?

The main difference between a slotted and unslotted basin waste is whether they have a small hole cut into them for water to pass through into the waste system.

Slotted wastes are designed for sinks with an overflow and feature a round or rectangular hole that lets water drain away. On the other hand, unslotted basin wastes are used in basins without an overflow and don’t feature this hole in the waste itself.

It’s important to select the right model depending on your basin type to avoid any accidental leaks or overflows. Learn more with our guide on how to choose a basin waste.