Does the stopper move up and down to plug the drain and then able to pull the plunger up to allow water to drain?

It moves to plug, but only if you turn it to fit in the drain slot. To let water flow, or unplug, you pull it out and turn it so it props perpendicular to the slot. If water flows heavily after that, it does sometimes turn to stop up again on it’s own.

what is the diameter of the plug?

The rubber is tapered. A course measurement with a tape measure shows 1 5/8 x 1/7/8.

Everytime water hits this strainer, it moves into the stopping positon. How do I prevent this?

This strainer is so light in weight that the swirling action of water going down the drain has the power to rotate the strainer and cause it to drop into the seal position. I simply tilt the strainer to prevent this. There is some loss of debris straining, but remains mostly effective.

How do you use it as just a strainer without stopping water?

If you look closely at the photo you will see that the pin sticking out of the bottom is rectangular, not round. In bottom of the drain fitting in your sink there is a slot. If the rectangular pin under the basket is aligned with the slot it sits further down and acts as a stopper. If you lift it slightly and turn it so the rectangular pin does not align with the slot it acts as a strainer. For fast draining lift it even further and tilt it slightly -- now water in the sink will drain quickly but it won't be fully strained.

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Hilltop Products 2 Pack - Kitchen Sink Strainer and Stopper Combo Basket Replacement for Standard 3-1/2 inch Drain, Stainless Steel Basket with Plastic Knob, Rubber Stopper Bottom -

Product ID: 293433296

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Brand
Hilltop
Colour
Silver
Material
stainless high
Finish type
glossy
Product dimensions
8.3W x 10.2H

💧32 drainage holes for fast water flow

🔩Durable stainless steel & chrome build

🛠️Fits standard 3.5-inch drains

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Description

🚰 Elevate your kitchen flow with the ultimate sink defense!

OPTIMIZED DRAINAGE - 32 precision holes guarantee smooth water flow, preventing backups
DUAL FUNCTION COMBO - Strainer traps debris while stopper fills sink for soaking
HYGIENIC EASY MAINTENANCE - Dishwasher safe with stain-free design for effortless cleaning
PREMIUM CORROSION RESISTANCE - Stainless steel and plated chrome ensure long-lasting shine and durability
EFFORTLESS FIT INSTALLATION - Push-pull center post design for quick setup without tools

Hilltop Products 2 Pack Kitchen Sink Strainer and Stopper Combo offers a sleek, durable solution to prevent drain clogs and enable sink soaking. Designed to fit standard 3.5-inch drains, its stainless steel basket with 32 drainage holes ensures fast water flow, while the easy push-pull center post allows quick installation and removal. Built with corrosion-resistant materials and dishwasher safe, this combo keeps your kitchen sink functional and spotless.

Specifications

ASIN	B08G3W1ZN6
Additional Features	Center Post
Best Sellers Rank	#43,237 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #267 in Kitchen Drains & Strainers
Brand	Hilltop Products
Brand Name	Hilltop Products
Color	Silver
Colour	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 16,895 Reviews
Finish Types	glossy
Finish type	glossy
Item Dimensions W x H	8.3W x 10.2H centimeters
Item height	2 inches
Manufacturer	Hilltop Products, Inc.
Material	stainless steel , plated chrome, high quality plastic
Material Type	stainless steel, plated chrome, high quality plastic
Product Style	Modern
Product dimensions	8.3W x 10.2H centimeters
Special features	Center Post
UPC	706098736752

Reviews

P**R

Not very good

They are OK OK. Not comparable to the original ones. They have no mechanism to plug and unplug.

31.07.2025

M**E

How well it fits

Based on the size of these sink stoppers I did not expect them to work so well. Perfect fit. No water drops through. One Of my best sink stoppers ever.

6.01.2026

A**N

Just what I needed to replace my old ones!!

They work great! They fit my old sink because one of my stoppers came apart so I tossed the other old one I had since they were both rusted, idk how old they were but these work perfect! They were cheap and what I needed...no wonder all the good reviews!

10.12.2025

L**A

Muy buen producto

Excelente calidad muy buen producto

22.07.2025

L**A

Good

It’s good

6.09.2023

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