What are the parts of a plunger?
What are the parts of a plunger? |
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Plunger handle |
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The handle is the part that you hold in order to control the plunger’s movement and direction of travel. | |||
Plunger cup |
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The cup is designed to cover the drain hole and force the water up and down the drain
For more information, see our section on Plunger Cups.
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Plunger flange |
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The flange is the large rim at the base of the cup. The flat base of the flange makes contact with the surrounding edge of the drain/hole during plunging to seal and hold the plunger in place.
For more information, see our section on Flange Plungers. |
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