How Do You Change An Elbow Drain Pipe Under A Sink?
When that elbow pipe under the sink is old and dripping it could be a real nuicance. Also , if it is clogged, it could cause your draining water to be sluggish and move slow. The lower part of the elbow is actually a catch all for debri and once it gets full, drains run slow and once rotten, it will surely leak. Not a big deal to change though! Step 1 Make sure the sink is empty and the water will not be used if it will end up in the drain you are working on. You do not have to turn off the water supply for this job. Be sure you have the right size new elbow. You may decide to remove the old one first and then take it to the hardware store to be sure you match it up correctly for there are different sizes as they are not a universal fit. Step 2 Loosen the upper and lower nuts connecting the elbow to the other pipes. Try your large plyers first, especially if the pipe is PVC, the white plastic type, but if they are not large enough or strong enough, a pipe wrench will usually loosen the
