How To Install Sink Drain Pipe

No washers are required here.

How to install sink drain pipe. The p trap is the curved section of pipe at the base of the sink s plumbing. You simply slip a nut onto the waste drain and press it against the other pipe then hand tighten the nut. All of these parts typically come in the kit. If your sink has an existing basket strainer use it as a model to help purchase your new one so you know it will fit.

Measure the drain hole to make sure you choose a basket strainer that fits. The tailpiece and waste pipe must be cut to length for installation. 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. Install the tailpiece and continuous waste pipe.

Make sure the tailpiece fits your drainpipes as well and choose a brass tailpiece so it lasts longer. Learn how to replace it. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink. The continuous waste pipe connects the disposal s drain to the tee fitting.

The waste drain two plastic or rubber washers and two slip joint nuts. In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink. Does your sink have a pop up drain.