Replacing Kitchen Sink Drain Trap

This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink.

Replacing kitchen sink drain trap.

You ll need groove joint pliers a bucket and a replacement sink trap. Over time they leak become corroded or get pl. You ll have to remove and cut it later. Take the old trap with you to the store to get an exact match if there is.

If the kitchen sink plumbing pipes are old replace the whole works how to install sink drain pipe photo 1. Place an empty bucket beneath the drain trap under. No need to call the handyman in this plumbing tips video we show you how to install kitchen sink drains. Replacement drain traps are sold as kits at home improvement centers hardware stores and online retailers.

How to install kitchen sink plumbing step 3. A kitchen sink replacement starts by getting rid of your old one. Sink drain traps are commonly made of white pvc black abs plastic or chromed metal brass or copper. Remove the drain trap.

Reach under the sink and find the knob that turns off the water supply. After turning the knob test the faucet to ensure the water supply is properly shut off. When replacing a trap you can use the same material as the old trap or choose something different. If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it.

Replace the sink trap to deal with buildup and clogged pipes that a plumber s snake or plunger can t fix. This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey re plumbs a poorly draining sink. Is your kitchen sink drain leaking water underneath. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored.

Modern pvc drain traps are relatively trouble free and can last for many decades but older chrome traps may corrode and rust so replacing a chrome trap is a very common diy project. Replacing a sink trap is pretty quick work. The curved pieces of drain pipe underneath your sink commonly referred to as p traps do a lot of dirty work. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this o.

Drain trap materials. When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove. Turn off the water supply.