Identify the Problem: Self-Closing Stopper

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Kitchen Sink Drain Stopper is Faulty...SO I FIXED IT!

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Begin by observing the kitchen sink drain stopper. Turn on the water and note how the stopper automatically closes, preventing water from draining. This indicates a problem with the internal spring mechanism, which is designed to keep the stopper open.

Goal: Confirm the sink stopper is closing automatically when water is running.

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Water N/A — To test the stopper's function

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