What size are utility sink drains?
1 1/2-inch
Some older sinks may have drains that connect to a 1 1/4-inch tailpiece, but most modern drains have a 1 1/2-inch outlet. All the pipes that connect to the tailpiece, including the P-trap assembly and all the horizontal extensions, are either 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Can you replace the drain hole in a sink?
Instead of replacing the sink, you simply need to remove the old or damaged drain hole assembly and your sink is ready to be updated with a new one. Removing a kitchen sink drain hole is a task most homeowners can do in under an hour with the help of a few specialized tools.
What is a sink tailpiece?
The tailpiece, or sink tailpiece, is the straight section of pipe that connects to the bottom of the sink drain fitting. Typically, the tailpiece attaches to the drain fitting with a slip nut—a threaded ring that can be tightened and loosened by hand (or with gentle persuasion from channel-type pliers).
What is the difference between AP trap and S trap?
The “trap” is the bend in the pipe where the waste goes out of the toilet. A P-trap (think P is for Plaster) exits at the back of the toilet and is designed to outlet through a wall. An S-trap (think S is for Sewerage) exits at the bottom of the toilet and is designed to outlet directly through the floor.
Why is my utility sink leaking?
A leaky drain in the utility sink implies a damaged seal or trap. Position a bucket beneath the trap, and loosen the slip nuts on each side of the trap. Allow standing water to drain out into the bucket. Push the slip nuts out of the way and remove the trap.
Where does a utility sink drain?
Set the utility sink in place against the wall where the rough plumbing drain is installed; plumbers must connect drains to the main sewer line and typically leave a PVC or metal pipe extending from the wall, adjacent to the water supply lines.
How do you replace drain in bathroom sink?
Replacing a Sink Drain Instructions: Lay out a towel under your sink to catch any drips and to cushion your work area. Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop-up ball and rod. Remove them from the drain.
How do you replace a sink drain plug?
Screw the retaining nut back onto the sink drain to secure the pivot rod. Test the replacement pop-up drain plug by pulling up on the stopper-rod lever connected to the faucet. This causes the drain plug to close the sink drain. Pushing down on the lever opens the drain.
What is the best way to drain a kitchen sink?
Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) can be used to unclog your kitchen sink. Pour 3/4 gallon of cold water into a bucket then add 3 cups of caustic soda and stir it well. It will begin to fizz and heat up. Pour it into the clogged drain and leave it for 20-30 minutes, then flush the drain with boiling water.
Is a sink required to have a drain stopper?
The codes only require a single bar across the middle of the drain so that nothing as big as the drain can go down it. And, no stopper (to hold water) is required. You may want to consider whether someone will be rinsing contacts in that sink when making your choice of drain assembly.