Lean the kitchen sink on its side and apply the rubber gaskets and threaded flange to the underside of the drain strainers. Cross-reference your work with the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure proper installation order of these components. Then wipe away any excess with an old towel. If ...
If you plan on placing the sink on the floor during the transition, make sure to protect your flooring with an old blanket or towel.Step 1: Detach and remove the old sink.First, unhook the water lines from the faucet and detach the garbage disposal. Next, remove the drainpipes from the...
The short piece of pipe that extends downward from the drain outlet flange in the sink or lavatory is called the tailpiece. The curved section of pipe connected to the tailpiece is the trap itself. The trap may be either one piece or two coupled sections. The piece of pipe extending from...
If you're installing a garbage disposal, the process is similar to that for installing a drain fitting. Attach the disposal's coupler to the sink drain opening, following the installation instruction in the garbage disposal manual. The disposal itself is heavy, so it's best to wait until the...
(Older tubs may have corroded flanges.) For removing a newer spring-loaded bathtub pop-up, this video shows the necessary techniques: How to Fix a Bathtub Pop-Up Drain Stopper IN BRIEF: Remove the screws that secure the overflow cover plate. Pull the plate and lever away from the ...
You’ll need a thin blade screwdriver to remove the old snap ring from the sink. That’s because its head fits more seamlessly between the ring and flange, making easy work of getting the old ring to pop out. Hex Wrench You might need a hex wrench to turn the motor of your current ...
3. Remove the Drain Body From the Sink Loosen the lock nut holding the drain body to the sink using tongue-and-groove pliers and remove the nut and washer. Push upward on the tailpiece and drain body to free the drain flange from the sink and then pull the drain body out of the sink...
You probably have a plunger lying around the house, which can be very helpful when it comes to unclogging a sink. There are two kinds of plungers: the toilet or flange plunger and the cup plunger. What you need to unplug the sink is a cup plunger. Step 1: If you are trying to uncl...
Use a plunger or bail out the standing water in the sink. Pour excess water into a bucket. Clamp off the dishwasher drain line to prevent dirty water from backing up into the disposal. Insert an Allen wrench into the access hold at the bottom of the garbage disposal. ...
The disposal will drop down—be sure to catch the disposal and place on the bottom of the sink. Move from underneath the sink to the top of the sink. 添加一条评论 添加一条评论 步骤5 To remove the flange, push from underneath the sink with one hand and pull it out through the ...