What are the different types of concertina plunger?

17th March 2020

	What are the different types of concertina plunger?


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			There are four types of concertina plunger:
			Master concertina plunger
			The largest of the concertina plungers. This plunger is approximately 45cm (17.7″) in length. It has a 125mm (5″) wide bellowed cup, to cover larger drain holes and a detachable handle to aid cleaning.

			Mini master concertina plunger
			The mini concertina plunger has a smaller head diameter of 100mm (4″). It is designed for smaller plunging requirements e.g. plunging hand basins. This plunger also has a detachable handle to aid cleaning.

			Handy concertina plunger
			The handy plunger has the same head diameter as the mini master plunger and a total length of just under 325mm (13″). This plunger differs from the mini and master concertina plungers as it does not have a removable handle and has a shorter handle length, ideal for plunging in tight spaces (e.g. small basins).

			Micro concertina plunger
			The micro plunger is for use in confined spaces e.g. half size basin. This plunger is ideal for use in caravans and boats, where storage space is minimal. With its small compact size 100mm (4″) head diameter), it can easily be stowed.

			Are there any other types of concertina plunger?
			Toilet concertina plunger A toilet concertina plunger is different to the other concertina plungers. It has a narrow end designed for fitting down toilet gulleys. This plunger can also be used in hard-to-reach drains where a little more flexibility is needed e.g. bathroom sinks with fixed taps.

			This type of concertina plunger is designed for plunging toilets. The narrow size of the plunger directs the force of water created by the bellows around the U-bend of a toilet.



			The concertina plunger is a variation of the cup and flange plunger, and although it may seem to have taken over from the cup and flange plunger design, it is down to personal preference which you choose. Some people find the concertina plunger easier to use due to the bellow design, while others prefer the more physically demanding requirements of the cup or flange plunger.