Open the jaws of the pliers wide enough to grip the coupling nut. We uploaded an improved version of this video here: It's draining fine now, but i might have botched the job.
Use Epoxy Putty Or Pipe Putty As A Temporary Fix To A Leaky Pipe.
I tried tape on the threads, pipe dope, severe tightening and what finally worked was teflon tape not on the. When you tighten it down the inner gasket will seal around the drain and prevent water and odor from escaping. Put it on every part of the joint, washeres, threads, rings.
The Threads Are Not Cross Threaded And The The Clear Plastic Washer Is In Place.
In the trades messages 1,476 reaction score 343 points 83 location billings, montana. Pull the plastic collar off of the end of the male pipe. It should fit over your 1 1/2 inch drain pipe going into the wall stub.
Attach The Trap Bend To The Trap Arm, Using Slip Nuts And Washers.
The trap is made of rubber and has 2 stainless hose clamps. Most leaks happen because a washer is installed incorrectly, or because a slip nut is threaded improperly or overtightened. The new abs p trap is leaking a little bit at the threads where the two pieces of the trap join.
Tighten The Nut By Turning It Clockwise.
Messy, nasty white crap that you brush on liberaly. How do you fix a leak in a sink trap? Oct 3, 2018 #1 i removed the p trap and pipe from the old kitchen and tried to reuse it for the.