Have you ever needed to know How to Replace a Sink Drain? Or maybe in the past you hired a plumber. Well, I’m here today to tell you that it’s not a hard project and I know you can do it!
I think the plumbing Gods smiled down on me recently. After the little leak that turned into a major kitchen renovation, finding this crack in the drain pipe saved us from another costly leak.
I don’t normally inspect the drain pipes on our sinks, but I just happen to be looking for something under my sons’ sink when I noticed the crack on the drain pipe. Remarkably, there were no drips in the vanity. Before I could grab a new drain assembly, I gently hinted to the family that they might want to use another sink in the house. (I’m subtle, aren’t I.)
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Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop-up ball and rod. Remove them from the drain. (FYI, if you ever have a broken pop-up, you can fix your pop-up stopper with this tutorial.)
Look under the sink and locate the P-trap. Loosen the slip nuts from the p-trap near the wall and on the drain. (For more details, you can see this tutorial for removing the p-trap.)
Use your pliers to loosen the nut on the drain and remove it. If the nut is stuck, spray a little WD-40 on it and wait about 10-15 minutes.
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Insert the flange collar into the top of the sink (I didn’t use plumbers putty under the flange because there was a gasket that fit under the collar, but your directions may call for plumber’s putty. Be sure to follow the directions for your specific drain installation.) The rest of the drain assembly is inserted into the sink through the bottom.
Check underneath for any signs of water. Tighten the nut if you do see any drips. Make sure you have enough teflon tape on the threads.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkAre you fed up of spending money on plumber for doing some simple plumbing jobs and you have now decided to give it a try yourself? Then, you’re at the right place. Read this article and know how to connect a bathroom sink drain.
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Installing a bathroom sink drain in your bathroom is an ABC thing. Yes, it’s the easiest and the fastest DIY project in plumbing that every homeowner can handle.
However, before you attempt the installation job, it’s good to know the parts of a bathroom sink drain and the tools and materials you’d need.
When fixing your sink drain, you must ensure that your pipe connections are well tightened lest you get leaks. However, you should avoid overtightening them. Overtightening the pipe connections breaks the pipes and causes other issues like warping, allowing water to pass through the pipe connection.
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Avoid going for inefficient or cheap pipes when installing a new bathroom sink drain. Weak or cheap pipes can lead to severe issues later on. Hence, avoid them.
When properly used, plumber’s putty gives you a leak-proof seal for decades. However, if too much of it is applied, it can damage your sink’s fixtures and other plumbing parts.
Apply a silicone bead for a watertight seal around the drainpipe before dropping it into the sinkhole- Ensure that you use 100% silicone. Then, add the rubber ring under the sink- you can first add a dab to the threads to make it twist on smoothly.
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Add the plastic ring and a nut. First, hand tighten the nut and then use slip-joint pliers to tighten it up. Next, use a clean damp rag to wipe off the silicone squeezed out from the sink and the drain.
Attach the pop-up drain’s last part, which comprises a rubber that creates a seal with the smooth metal pipe. You can hand tighten the nut first and then use pliers to tighten later.
If you’re installing a new sink, you will see a pipe piece penetrating out of the wall. Here you’ll need a trap adapter glued onto the pipe to connect the P-trap. If you’re using ABS pipes, use ABS cement.
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With some cement, swab the trap’s adapter inside- do the same on the drains outside, ensuring that you thoroughly coat both surfaces. Then, giving the adapter a slight twisty motion, push it in the drain.
Connect the two black pipes onto the waste drain by slipping a nut. Press the nut against the other pipe, and then use your hands to tighten it.
Look for a washer under the sink that fits right onto the drain. On the pipe, put the slip joint nut and then the washer. Ensure that the tapered side of the washer is facing the pipe. On the wall, connect the waste drain. If your pipe is too long, cut it using a hacksaw.
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After cutting the waste drain, slide a slip joint nut facing you, and another one facing the wall, and then a washer- the washer’s tapered side should face towards the wall. Into the wall, insert the pipe and attach it to the adapter.
Now, add the U-shaped pipe and on each end, connect the slip-joint nuts. Tighten the nuts loosely as you adjust the parts as required to ensure that everything lines up without stressing any joint. If the parts are not lined up, you might end up with a leak.
After ensuring everything is aligned, tighten all the nuts by hand. Then use slip-joint pliers to tighten up the nuts a little more to make them nice and snug.
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Let the faucet run as you check for leaks in the pipes. Is everything looking good so far? If yes, fill up the sink to test it and drain it out. Repeat the process several times.
No leaks! Congrats, you’ve made it! If there’s a leak, tighten the leaky joint and test it out again.This is the basic process for installing a bathroom sink drain. Sometimes there might be a slight deviation due to unique designs or situations; however, with the process at your fingertips, it is going to be a cakewalk for you to figure out any required changes.
Thank you for taking a time to read this article. We hope you are now familiar with how to connect a bathroom sink drain. If you haven’t started your project yet, use this DIY tutorial to get started right away. Don’t forget to share your experience with us once you install a bathroom sink drain by yourself.
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