What Is a Sink Pivot Rod?
Quick answer
The little rod behind the drain that makes the sink stopper go up and down.
The thin metal rod that enters the back of a bathroom sink drain at an angle and connects the lift knob to the pop-up stopper. Unscrew its retaining nut and pull the rod out, and the stopper lifts free. That is the first step of clearing most sink clogs.
Fixes that use this
Bathroom
Unclog a Slow Bathroom Sink in 15 Minutes, No Chemicals
A slow bathroom sink is almost always hair caught at the pop-up stopper. Pull it, clear it with a $4 zip tool, and clean the P-trap if needed.
Time15–30 min Cost$3–$5 easy