Directly beneath the drain outlet of every kitchen sink and every bathroom lavatory is a trap. This element is vital not only to the proper functioning of the drainage system but also to your health and safety. Each drain trap contains and maintains a plug of water within its curved section...
Place a bucket under the old drain trap to catch any water. Loosen the slip nuts holding the curved trap bend to the sink tailpiece and the trap arm, using tongue-and-groove pliers. The trap bend should slide off fairly easily, though you may need to wiggle it slightly to loosen it. ...
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 from above. Clean away all the oldplumb...
Step-by-step advice on how to stop a drip from the drainpipe under your sink. Includes easy fixes or complete replacement.
5Slip one hose clamp over each endof the short drain hose that will run from the garbage disposer (see photo) or the sink drain’s tail piece to the large outlet on the air gap. Cinch the clamps until tight. Then do the same with the longer drain hose, running it from the smaller...