The Great Plug Heist

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Member since 03 April 2012

eveningstarActive member04 May 2012 18:07:21

I am newly arrived in Riyadh and it seems there are no plugs(in sinks) here. Why is this? Even plumbing shops don't seem to have them. Is there some idea that running water is clean or something and stagnant water is not?

Evening Star

PS I have discovered that plastic bottle tops work well!

LoopyLou87 Serial expat

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LoopyLou87Serial expat05 May 2012 15:57:21

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I have bought from Saco World before ... No doubt these little nik nak shops you drive past along the roadsides will hae as well - they have everything in those - and if they don't have it now they'll get it for you tomorrow

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fuad2000Guest09 May 2012 13:33:00

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I think in saco

gashead Serial expat

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gasheadSerial expat09 May 2012 13:53:25

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General opinion in these parts is that baths are unclean but showers are clean so plugs aren't freely available. Also water is at a premium too.

I carry a half tennis ball when I travel, the best and cheapest universal sink plug that there is.

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP09 May 2012 13:59:21

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Hasn't it been proven that a bath requires less water than a shower? Or is it the other way around?

eveningstar Active member

Member since 03 April 2012

eveningstarActive member10 May 2012 10:24:53

They say a shower takes less water but because they say this I spend longer under the shower just to prove them wrong!

I've also discovered those green plastic bottle tops work well as a plug on Saudi sinks.

Evening star

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