Metal Bathroom Sink Drain Pipe

In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink.

Metal bathroom sink drain pipe.

P traps can be plastic or metal. Pvc drain pipe comes in two different diameters. Cut the pvc pipe to the lengths that you need with a hacksaw. Purchase a pvc p trap pipe and fittings to replace the metal ones.

Find under sink plumbing at lowe s today. But most drain cleaners don t contain lye any more and nobody in their right mind dumps 500f fluid into a sink. Most have an oval football shaped handle that you turn to open or close the valve. The part of the drain assembly that extends below the sink is called the tailpiece and it s usually made of metal.

1 1 4 inches and 1. The shut off valves are the small valves usually metal but sometimes plastic located between the incoming water supply pipes and the supply hoses or tubes that connect to the tailpieces on the sink faucet. Learn how to replace it. Get free shipping on qualified bathroom sink drain parts or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department.

To ensure a watertight seal i m applying a bead of silicone all around the drain pipe. The plastic ones are corrosion resistant and. I recently replaced a corroded metal kitchen sink pipe with pvc but in the store i noticed that metal downpipes are still available. Mesh bathroom sink strainer in stainless steel model 88820 3 57 3 57.

Snappytrap snappy trap universal drain kit for bathroom sinks. In theory pvc should be more resistant to chemicals and rust while metal is more resistant to heat. Does your sink have a pop up drain. Make sure to use 100 silicone and apply a generous bead before dropping the drain into the sink hole.

Skip to main content. Find a store near me. The pop up drain assembly typically comes with your sink or can be purchased separately as a kit. From underneath the sink i added the rubber ring by first adding a dab of silicone to the threads to.

For pricing and availability. Danco mesh sink strainer in stainless steel value pack model 88886 6 84 6 84.