How Do You Replace A Bathroom Sink Pipe?
When you replace a leaky bathroom sink pipe, it is a good idea to replace the entire drain system. The bathroom sink drain system contains three pipes. Two pieces of straight pipe connecting to the sink trap. Often when one pipe has corrosion or leaks, the others are developing the same defects. You can purchase a complete kit and have the project complete in an afternoon. Open the bathroom sink cabinet and remove the contents from the cabinet. Place a bucket under the sink trap. The sink trap is the portion of your drain system that curves. The curve in the trap helps prevent odors from coming up the drain as well as provides a catch for foreign objects. Loosen the securing nut that holds the sink trap to the straight pipe going to the wall drain with a pair of channel lock pliers. Once the nut is loose, turn the nut by hand to disconnect the sink trap from the straight pipe. Water will leak from this area so have the bucket under the connection. It is only residual water that is sitt
