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Reseal a leaky strainer
1. Disassemble the drain assembly so you can remove the leaky strainer. Turn slip nuts counterclockwise, using a second set of pliers if necessary to keep the pipes from turning.
1. Disassemble the drain assembly so you can remove the leaky strainer. Turn slip nuts counterclockwise, using a second set of pliers if necessary to keep the pipes from turning.
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Reseal a leaky strainer
2. Turn the locknut counterclockwise to remove the strainer. Have a helper stick the handles of a pliers into the strainer holes and keep the strainer from turning using a screwdriver.
2. Turn the locknut counterclockwise to remove the strainer. Have a helper stick the handles of a pliers into the strainer holes and keep the strainer from turning using a screwdriver.
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Reseal a leaky strainer
3. Cut the locknut with a hacksaw if you can’t unscrew it. Cut at a sharp diagonal angle and be careful not to cut into the sink.
3. Cut the locknut with a hacksaw if you can’t unscrew it. Cut at a sharp diagonal angle and be careful not to cut into the sink.
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Reseal a leaky strainer
4. Roll plumber’s putty into a rope and encircle the drain opening. Install the rubber washer and the cardboard washer and tighten the locknut using the same method you used to remove the old one.
4. Roll plumber’s putty into a rope and encircle the drain opening. Install the rubber washer and the cardboard washer and tighten the locknut using the same method you used to remove the old one.
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If the pipes are old, replace the whole works
1. Attach the tailpiece to the basket strainer, but don’t fully tighten it yet; you’ll have to remove and cut it later.
1. Attach the tailpiece to the basket strainer, but don’t fully tighten it yet; you’ll have to remove and cut it later.
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If the pipes are old, replace the whole works
2. Slide the trap arm into the adapter. Then attach the trap and slide the arm in or out to position the trap directly under the tail-piece. You may need to cut the arm or add an extender.
2. Slide the trap arm into the adapter. Then attach the trap and slide the arm in or out to position the trap directly under the tail-piece. You may need to cut the arm or add an extender.
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If the pipes are old, replace the whole works
3. Hold the waste tee alongside the tailpiece about 1-1/2 in. below the top of the trap. Mark the tailpiece 1/2 in. below the top of the tee. Cut both tailpieces to the same length and install them.
3. Hold the waste tee alongside the tailpiece about 1-1/2 in. below the top of the trap. Mark the tailpiece 1/2 in. below the top of the tee. Cut both tailpieces to the same length and install them.
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If the pipes are old, replace the whole works
4. Slip the waste arm onto the second tailpiece, make it extend about 3/4 in. into the tee and mark it. Cut and install it.
4. Slip the waste arm onto the second tailpiece, make it extend about 3/4 in. into the tee and mark it. Cut and install it.
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If the pipes are old, replace the whole works
5. Loosen the slip nuts and slide the tee up or down so the waste arm slopes slightly down toward the tee. Tighten all the nuts.
5. Loosen the slip nuts and slide the tee up or down so the waste arm slopes slightly down toward the tee. Tighten all the nuts.
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