The Only Drain Plug Guide You’ll Ever Need

The Only Drain Plug Guide You’ll Ever Need
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Written by Lucas Punte

We get it. You’re staring down at a leaky or missing kitchen sink plug, thinking, "How hard can it be to replace this thing?"

A few Google searches later, and suddenly you're knee-deep in basket strainer measurementsbrand namesmodel numbers, and confusing terms like “ball distance” and “rubber ring diameter.”

Welcome to the wonderfully specific world of drain plugs — where one millimeter can make or break your day (and your sink).

But don’t worry. We’ve created this ultimate guide to kitchen drain plugs to clear things up — once and for all — so you can stop guessing and start washing (or straining) like a pro.

Why Finding the Right Basket Plug Isn’t as Simple as It Seems

Not all drain plugs are created equal. In fact, they’re very brand-specific. You can’t just grab one off the shelf based on size alone — what works for Blanco likely won’t fit your Franke, and Reginox won’t always play nice with Caressi.

That’s why we always recommend two things:

  1. Know your sink’s brand
  2. Find the model or item number of your sink

With those two pieces of info, we can point you to the perfect plug and save you a whole return headache.

Why Finding the Right Basket Plug Isn’t as Simple as It Seems

What Basket Plug Do You Need? Let’s Break It Down:

Caressi, JOB, and Lorreine

If your plug diameter is 97 mm, good news — you’ll need the Caressi CA50519Z Basket Strainer. It fits multiple brands and has updated wavy slots (older ones had straight ones). Easy win!

What Basket Plug Do You Need? Let’s Break It Down:

Franke is a beast of its own, with several different models. Here’s what to look for:

Franke Plug 133.0175.965 (aka Turbo Plug)

Has “FRANKE” printed on top

Black rubber & plastic ring underneath

Common in standard setups

Franke Plug 133.0008.411

If you have a Belgian sink, this is likely your match

“FRANKE” on top, white or transparent ring

Markings like “642.48/1 >PP/TPE<” may be printed underneath

Franke Plug 133.0175.966 (LIRA 008445)

Says “LIRA ITALY 008445” on the bottom

Chrome-plated, durable and rust-resistant

Works with several Franke sink models

Franke is a beast of its own, with several different models. Here’s what to look for:

Blanco

Blanco has a wide range of basket plugs — and it’s best to use their official portal to identify the correct one.


Best-Seller: Blanco 125590

  • Fits many Blanco, Lavanto, and even older Reginox sinks
  • Look for markings like “Blanco,” “INOX,” “Foster 18/8,” or “Reginox with a crown”
  • 78 mm strainer, 52 mm rubber, 8 mm pin
Blanco

Reginox

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We offer two main models, but the brand has many variations.

R1149:

79 mm strainer with 18 slots

No brand on top

Total height (with pin): 50 mm

R1196 / M1767 Square:

Square-style basket plug (yes, square!)

Fits both Reginox and Lavanto

78 mm diameter, 55 mm height

Reginox