Repair Leaky Sink Drain Pipe
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How to repair a leaky drain pipe under a sink. It's quite easy to do. Donations appreciated - click in upper right corner "info" circle. Replacement P-Trap parts on Amazon: www.amazon.com/...
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Thank you for this video. I had a repairman out to fix a leak on the hot water under my sink. Charged me plenty! Two days later I go to check out why I'm smelling wet wood and find my drain and trap leaking. I checked and find two of the connective rings loose. I put a large bowl under it and set back watching it for two days not wanting to pay another repairman. I checked out your video this morning and went back and look another look now that I know what I'm looking at. It seems the rings were loosened, the seal was half off and upside-down and retightened slightly. Looks like it was done on purpose. This 71 year old women was able to fix it myself.
Nice work!
+Tomahawk DIY
good job
Yes people do things wrong on purpose so frustrating…
GOD BLESS YOU. I SAVE MYSELF CLOSE TO $100. Plus I'm 73 years old (female) and I repaired it myself.
Thank u so much, my sink in my bathroom was getting clogged really bad and I used a metal hanger to get some hair out.. but it wouldn’t work and I un screwed everything and couldn’t put it back together. I thought my dad was gonna kill me 😅 but thank god this video came up because now I know how to fix a leak and put it back together and my dad is super proud of me thank u so much !!!!!
thank you so much! I could never afford a plumber as I am on a fixed income. You have made my life almost worry free. I may be 62 but I can still learn! Great job1111
Thank you! Young chick living on her own in NYC- YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER!!!
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Thanks, this helped. The hint about tightening a bit at each piece back and forth and not tightening one part fully all at once, is the tip I needed
thank you - I think your tip about the graded rubber thing has made all the difference - having cleaned out the pipe by dismantling, I wound up with at least two leaky bits.
cross your fingers for me - wish I was better at this kind of thing.
Just fixed our kitchen sink leak thanks to your video! Thanks man!
Thanks for this. I thought I was doing it right, but I was tightening up one end befoer the other. You make a good point about tightening them slowly, alternating between the two. Isn't it funny how one little leak be such a pain in the butt and make such a mess? Thanks again ... good job!
Thanks so much for this video!! I knew nothing about plumbing but I fixed my sink after watching this video. At first I couldn't figure it out because I was putting the pieces back on in the wrong order. I then realized that the rubber ring has to go in the middle. Thanks again!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post! I was able to stop the leaking from my drain pipe. I used a paint tray to catch the drips, leaves more clearance than a bucket.
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Omg the little rubber rings!!! when I took mine apart the little ring fell in the water bucket and I didn't even see it. Was watching a second video before it hit me like a brick. Had to rewatch this video for placement and direction. Yay, now I can say I successfully fixed my own drain leak!
My P-trap started to leak at the upper connection to the sink tail piece. Leaking thru the threads. Around the same time I noticed the sink was draining really slow. After countless attempts at tightening, plumbers tape, and replacing the bevelled washer a couple times, I noticed the pipe after the p-trap didnt look level. In fact, the water after the p-trap had to travel slightly upwards.
So I pushed the p-trap higher up on the sink tail piece. Dried the pipes all off. Filled the sink. Took the drain plug out and watched the threads.
Not a drop.
And the sink drained empty in like half the time.
So what I think happened was somehow the drain pipes got bumped, the p-trap slid lower on the tail piece and my swearing started.
Because the water had to travel uphill it created a back pressure enough to blow thru the threads and slow the drain rate of the sink.
Sometimes the problem and solution are staring right at you!
Thank you! Your video made me feel like I can accomplish anything! That was super easy!
+Shelley Wilts Glad it helped you! No pressure, but consider sending a tip my way. Half of all tips go straight to helping people in 3rd world countries Build Better Lives. Learn more here: tomahawkdiy.com/about. You can provide a donation via the "Support This Channel" on my channel page (czcams.com/users/TomahawkDIY). Whether you donate or not, have a great great day!
I've been having problems with my P Trap leaking for probably the last two or so years. I replaced the plumbing as I found it and after not too long it would just start leaking again.
I noticed in your video that the lower connection is in a position to be snugged up against the plastic washer that is built onto the pipe. Mine was backwards so that the lower connection was in the front and apparently always under water. There was a short, 4 or so inches of pipe connected to that front pipe. I removed it and the P Trap part fit perfectly, the lower joint is nice and tight and the upper joint is snug and above the water line.
Time will tell I guess but I'm feeling good about this change, thanks to your video.
Thank you for posting this video. I needed encouragement before I tackle my own leaking sink.
Thanks for info, it made me confident to know it's hand tightened, mine just came completely loose.
Thanks for this video! I followed the steps and no more leaks after I cleaned and retightened everything.
Thank you so much! I just fixed my pipe watching this!
Thanks so much for this Video I just have Fixed under my sink leak done today. it was good day and Thanks again .
You are very much welcome. Glad it helped.
Thanks so much for the emphasis on the rings, I've been looking for a video that explains this since I managed to take ours apart and can't reconnect it. GREAT VIDEO!! Thanks again.
Thanks. It worked. And I didn't have to buy any parts! I didn't find a tapered ring or washer of any type under the side that connects to the J-bend.
Awesome! Know one else has showed which way or where those rings go. Seriously, I've watched about 10 videos and couldn't figure that part out.
Great work Tomahawk DIY. We can't wait to see more of your videos doing plumbing repairs and solutions.
This is exactly what I needed. I have a leak and one of the pieces disconnected from the other. Looks like I can buy a new curvy piece and install is myself. Girl Power!!
Don't think I didn't notice you stabilizing the camera in post. Seriously awesome tutorials, keep it up :)
Very usefull thanks a lot i have been trying for half an hour try to fix it...then i saw your video ..it helped me alot 👍👍
Great instructions. Thank you so much for making this job easy for us!!
Thank you also for the great help,installed a brand new Laundry sink with your help,w.w.
Strong work, thanks!😃
No problem 👍Thanks to you too!
Nice video. Simple and good explanation
bruh you help me out a lot my house is full of nothing but girls including myself after the sink started too leak I told myself well I got too fix it but I dont know anything about pipes or leaks and I don't wont too call someone out with out trying too fix it myself but thanks too you I think I fix it im going to check on it again tomorrow or thr next day thats bro ;)
Fine ..
I need a PVC wall fittings. Good filming.
I did replace my p trap with brand new ABS black pieces from Lowes. Both are leaking.
sorry - I don't have a need to make such a repair and make a video. However, you may be able to get some info from an employee @ Lowes/Home Depot type store in the plumbing section. If you find another youtube video that shows, please post a link here.
Thank god for you, other wise my plumbing class would not have anything to make fun of for the last hour of class!!!👍
Glad I could help!
try using pipe dope around the connections; it worked to fix my leaks on my plastic joints and may also fix metal pipes
Thank u so much my dad is proud of me bcause of that
I came here hoping you could explain what to do if the fittings continue to leak. The only successful approach I have used in the past (once cleaning and careful inspection have failed) is to apply a small amount of 100% silicone caulk to the mating surfaces of the pipes before assembling and tightening them. This usually will fix a small drip leak -- but then the caulk has to be scraped off and reapplied each time you need to disassemble/clean out the p-trap.
Thank you for the instructions! My sink has been leaking and my boyfriend's fix-job has failed. So I am going to give this a whirl. :) Just curious as to why the pipes used are plastic versus, say, steel? It that so there's no rust? I am teaching myself this stuff so please bear with the sophomoric questions.....and thanks again! Charlotte
just unscrew the peices, remember how they were assembled. Clean out the threads, and re-install. Tighten firmly, just dont strip. Make sure the rubber/plastic washers going from joint to joint are in good shape, no cracks or bends. Needs to be perfect form, otherwise water can find a hole/crack. If you need to replace the washers, then go to any home repair store and get p-trap washers. They are cheap as dirt. No sweat. :)
at 1:20 the "tapered ring" those are common to cause leaks if they are a little jacked up. Water finds any flaws
Thanks Tomahawk. This helped me.
New parts? I disassembled my kitchen trap to remove the grease buildup but when I reassembled there is a leak at the tailpipe joint. Is there such a thing as over tightening these parts. Could I have distorted the plastic so much that I need to replace the parts?
Question: does that nut in the middle (the lowest one) have a washer too or is it a different design?
My old pluming is from the early 60s Black pipe in walls & under floor, some stainless steal and under sinks PVC what a pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks
Great Tip Thanks for Sharing!
Is there something that would connect a plastic drain pipe to an older metal one without having to tear out the wall and replace the whole pipe? I have one that has broken off at the bend.
I've thought about adding energy and water saving features in my house but if the basic stuff is going to be this much Pain I'm not sure my skill set is up to it. S. O. S. Disabled on SSI no money for this big a bill any ideas will be welcome.
if you find the end w/no gasket leaks a few careful wraps with teflon tape around the v shaped valve will make it seal.
Thanks dude, I'll give it a go.
great video as far as it goes but my situation is a bit more involved. after removing and cleaning as you've done here I went to replace pcv parts of drain and as mine changed to stainless steal after p trap that is where my problems went from slightly inconvenient to a down right pain in my ^%^ as I replaced the PVC onto this stainless steal it literally dissolved on the under side in my hand, leaving me with a stainless pipe with no bottom. I tried to remove the old flange at the back of it but couldn't budge it. bought new tools still no go so I don't know what to do now I tried sleeving it inside with PVC pipe but still couldn't get it to seal right. So here I am on youtube trying to find a fix. Any good ideas
Should add, plumber's name is Rabih Dirani from Punchbowl, NSW. Refused to provide me with an invoice at the end of the job. Refused to come back to fix the leak, even though he'd just done all the plumbing on my newly renovated property. Not even sure if he's licensed, so beware.
Great video! Mine still leaks at out pipe. The nut doesn't want to go on straight. Its metal and the pipe is plastic. I put new sinks in and pipes but can't figure out how to get the out pipe to stop dripping? Its takes a few mins then starts dripping. I dont want to call a plumber.
I'm not a plumber.....but have you tried using some Teflon tape to create a tighter seal?
@@mweezy Hi thanks I tried that. Its strange how the pipe going out is connected and metal. I put an rubber adapter on and have it tight with a sealer on the outside and it stopped leaking. Took me forever hopefully it says on and dry? Thanks so much for your help though.
I need a fitting that is 20 degrees and they only sale 90 and 45 degree angles. How do I line up the pipes?
The white part under my sink is loose like it won’t go up to be tightened what should i do
Thanks! Helped me out big time.
Thanks dude it really worked we'll I in hooked it bc my earring fell out but also thanks😬
Thank you!
Useful info, I will try it.
Mine keeps leaking around the top of the U piece. There was nothing leaking before I removed it to get something that had dropped in the sink. I retrieved the item but now have the leak? Does that mean that I damaged something?
lol I'm having same problem now. I've tried everything, I hate plumbing.
Excellent thank you!
Thanks!
On the connection between the p trap and the wall connection (middle nut) do you need to install a nylon gasket?
How to fix a leaky P Trap toilet which is leaking from the back of toilet not the tank to Bowl & what kind of adhesive to use to seal the leak?
Any advice if it continues to leak out of the top of the connection after replacing gasket ring and tightening the connection ring back?
+Gavin Smith you may try re seating the gasket a couple times. Tighten slowly alternating between each screw ring until it is tight. You may also need to get a new ring. Finally, you could try fiberfix.tomahawkdiy.com, though that is something that could also cause yourself more problems if it doesn't seal up well.
Ok will do, thanks!
Great video! Thanks.
Thank you, your video is so helpful!
Working at the Loussac Library I have to respond to every type of question possible, these videos help me a great deal. Thank you all.
very clear thanks!!!
great video!!
Thanks a lot!
I disassembled my pipes cos of blockage a few months ago but don't recall there being seals on any of the fittings. Sooo irritated as there's always a leak under my sink. Will have to go to hardware store tomorrow 🤬
Can dirt be the reason for a leak? I recently had my well pump replaced and turned on my kitchen faucet before all the dirt was run out of the line outside, and oddly the next morning my drain pipe started leaking badly.
Is there a such thing nu-removable p-trap? My p-trap nuts looks like clued to the p-trap; therefore, I can not unscrew them.
Thanks 4 the video
Hi , I replaced the gasket or rings on my bathroom sink and everything is still leaking. Should I replace the PVC ?
+Nicky Dunn depends what is leaking. If you try loosening everything and then slowly turning back, alternating as you tighten to be sure everything is sitting smoothly, then I'd probably go for replacing the pvc next
mine leaked after i had to take it apart to clean the crap out of it since it caused my sink to clog up...when i tried to reattach it, it started leaking and i had to use teflon, but i still notice one or two water drops from the ring after sink use
Thank u so much
Thanks. I jus installed a new drop in sink and when everything was tightened up I have a leak at the back ring of the trap. I figure to buy a why new unit since it's over ten years old. Also I know I didn't tighten thme in unison.
I made the same mistake. Just like changing a tire I needed to tighten each a little at a time. Now PERFECT1 Thanks DIY video
Also I noticed the next morning that the sink wasn't holding water. I didn't use plumbers putty when I installed the drain. I swapped out a another sink yesterday and put putty where its needed and had absolutely no leaks!. I have to get back to sink #1.
thanks man
Hi TomaHawk DIY - Do you have a fix for this problem.
our sink drain is connectet to the sewer as they are, but the sewer pipe is 3cm bigger than the sink drain pipe what would be the solution for that?
we have tryed duck tape glue and other sticky masses but nothing seemes to work.-.
Is your plumbing US measurement? I was just reworking my bathroom sink, standard for bathroom sinks is 1 1/4", kitchen sinks are 1 1/2". In the video you see what's called a "poly washer". They make washers that adapt 1 1/4" pipe to 1 1/2", it's simply a bit thicker to take up the slack.
Danish mesurement But the problem is How leaking walls
All I addressed is that the pipe going to your wall is larger than the one going to your sink. I have this situation in my bathroom - the sewer pipe is 1.5", the connection from the sink 1.25", about 6mm. Depending on how you're measuring it, 3mm sounds like that difference, which means that your plumbing store should have the proper adapter.
In my case it's simply a bigger washer.
Awesome, thanks!
Awesome thanks
Very simple!!
Thank you. : )
Thank.
Mine is leaking from the straight pipe above the p pipe
mine too?
What if the T-line part that comes out from behind the wall has decade? Can you show how to repair/replace that part? Thancx in advance...
Has decade? Yes, it should easily last 10 years.
Hi tomhawk DIY have any more video's there awsome
So it's no problem going from metal pipe to plastic pipe?
In my last home (1940s era) there was transition from plastic to metal for all the sinks (pipes in wall were old metal, pipes in sinks that had been replaced were plastic). Just be sure it doesn't leak. I like to leave a dry bucket under the pipes for a day or two after making a repair and check it regularly to look for any drips.
dude you're killing me! put some nitrile gloves on!
Thanks so much! Just did it myself, woohoo! Take that, my damn lazy plumber! :)
The previous owner of my house installed the sink pipes wrong so it leaks often and I just need to tighten them 😑
No pipe dough or putty?
The washers are the little white rings in the video.
OK, now here's me....so if you could let me know about the pipe question, that'd be wondy! XD thanks
Some guy did a half ass job with my sink. No matter how much I try to put it in balance position it still leaks. He cut the other half in diagonal shape. I assume he couldn't figure out. I hate when landlords hire cheap foreigners. No racist involved...
Thank you!! Found the piercing ball that accidentally came off when I washed my face. Saved me from stressing out and crying because my day has been AWFUL
Cool tips! #CupidPlumbing