That didi no work either. I did however manage to unscrew the plug and the underlying mechanism with pliers so I could use a plastic universal plug. It works but…

Thanks for that. If only I could get the !@#$#@! thing up so I could unscrew it. Any suggestions short of dismantling the waste system?
Thanks
Frank

We have a new home with pop up plugs in the bathroom and a toilet handbasin. They stick easily and take a lot of trying to open again. Our plumber…