How Do You Install A Bathroom Faucet Drain & Trap?
Installing a bathroom faucet drain and trap may technically qualify as plumbing, but it is such a simple job that anyone can do it. You can save hundreds of dollars by simply doing this yourself instead of calling on the services of a professional plumber. Kits are available at most major home improvement stores that provide you with all of the parts needed to install these fittings. Those kits are inexpensive, generally costing between $8 and $15 each. The only tool required for this job is a pair of plumbing pliers. It is important that a drain and trap are installed properly. The purpose of the trap is to hold small amounts of water at all times that keep smelly sewer gases from entering the home. The lack of a fully functioning trap would not only smell bad, it could also be a safety hazard. Prepare the sink to receive the drain and trap. If this is being installed as a replacement for older parts, remove the old drain and trap by loosening the nuts on either end of the trap with a