Replacing Kitchen Sink Drain Trap

Replace the sink trap to deal with buildup and clogged pipes that a plumber s snake or plunger can t fix.

Replacing kitchen sink drain trap.

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. Turn off the water supply. A kitchen sink replacement starts by getting rid of your old one. You ll need groove joint pliers a bucket and a replacement sink trap.

You may also need to replace a drain trap when a sink is being replaced since the drain configuration may be slightly different. Drain trap materials. How to install kitchen sink plumbing step 3. 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. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored. When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove. If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it.

After turning the knob test the faucet to ensure the water supply is properly shut off. Over time they leak become corroded or get pl. When replacing a trap you can use the same material as the old trap or choose something different. Is your kitchen sink drain leaking water underneath.

Replacement drain traps are sold as kits at home improvement centers hardware stores and online retailers. Traps come in 1 1 4 inch standard bathroom sink or 1 1 2 inch standard kitchen sink inside diameter sizes. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this o. Replacing a sink trap is pretty quick work.

This old house plumbing and heating expert richard trethewey re plumbs a poorly draining sink. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink. Remove the drain trap. Reach under the sink and find the knob that turns off the water supply.

Take the old trap with you to the store to get an exact match if there is. Sink drain traps are commonly made of white pvc black abs plastic or chromed metal brass or copper. No need to call the handyman in this plumbing tips video we show you how to install kitchen sink drains.