How To Install Plastic Sink Drain Pipe

You ll need to disconnect the drain pipe and remove the existing strainer if you haven t already.

How to install plastic sink drain pipe.

Learn how to replace it. Does your sink have a pop up drain. In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink. Pvc drains consist of a p trap that slides onto the drainpipe at the underside of the sink and an inlet piece.

If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it. Over time they leak become corroded or get pl. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink. The pop up drain assembly typically comes with your sink or can be purchased separately as a kit.

If you re working on a sink with two basins use a continuous waste t fitting to join the tailpieces. To install a kitchen sink drain you ll need a drain assembly kit that fits your sink pliers a basket wrench plumber s putty and a brass tailpiece to attach the basket strainer to the main drainpipe. Pvc plumbing drain assemblies are used on many bathroom kitchen and laundry sinks. Make sure the beveled sides of washers face the threaded portion of the pipes.

If you re installing a brand new drain on an unused sink you can skip straight to preparing your plumber s putty for the area around the drain hole. The p trap is the curved section of pipe at the base of the sink s plumbing. To ensure a watertight seal i m applying a bead of silicone all around the drain pipe. From underneath the sink i added the rubber ring by first adding a dab of silicone to the threads to.

Attach the fitting with slip washers and nuts. Applying pipe lubricant on the slip washer will ease installation and ensure a tight fit. We initially show the p trap bac.