Kitchen Sink Trap Replacement

Take the old trap with you to the store to get an exact match if there is.

Kitchen sink trap replacement. Sink drain traps are commonly made of white pvc black abs plastic or with chromed metal brass or copperwhen replacing a trap you can use the same material as the old trap or choose something different. If youve ever had to clear a clog from a sink drain youre likely already familiar with the drain trap assembly that forms the transition from the sink to the homes branch drain system. The drain trapsometimes called the p trap due to its distinctive shapeis the curved section of pipe that you see immediately under the sink.

Over time they leak become corroded or get pl. Replacing drain pipes under the kitchen sink and check for leaks at the p trap and where the strainer drain meets the bottom of the sink and make sure there is no water leak at the rubber gasket. Youll need groove joint pliers a bucket and a replacement sink trap.

Traps come in 1 14 inch standard bathroom sink or 1 12 inch standard kitchen sink inside diameter sizes. Its time to get rid of that drip catching bucket under your kitchen sink. The curved pieces of drain pipe underneath your sink commonly referred to as p traps do a lot of dirty work.

When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove. Loosen slip nuts then straighten crooked pipes. Well show you how to find the leak then fix it for good.

Things even a monkey should know is a show about things everyone should know about doing fixes around the house yard and cars. Replacement drain traps are sold as kits at home improvement centers hardware stores and online retailers. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored.

Replace the sink trap to deal with buildup and clogged pipes that a plumbers snake or plunger cant fix. Several sizes are available including 1 14 inch 1 12 inch and 2 inch. Be sure to check so you get the right size replacement at your.