How To Install Bathroom Sink Drain/Faucet, No Leaks Under Gasket, Threads [SOLVED] 2023
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- Your host Jeff Ostroff shows you the correct way to install a bathroom sink drain and faucet without getting that annoying leak underneath the bathroom sink, with water dripping down the threaded drain pipe and out the black rubber gasket. This bathroom sink drain leaking underneath affects a lot of people who otherwise installed their bathroom drain according to the drain manufacturer's instructions. You'll avoid bathroom sink drain leaking threads forever.
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Table of Contents (Click to jump to any chapter)
0:00 Introduction of bathroom sink leaking underneath gasket problem
0:34 Anatomy of Threaded Drain Pipe, Causes of Leaks
2:30 Solution to Problem Installing Sink Drain with No Leaks
4:30 Wrapping Plumber's Teflon Tape Around Bathroom Drain Threads
6:50 Installing Drain Flange and Threaded Drain Pipe
10:08 Installing Bathroom Sink Faucet
11:20 Installing Bathroom Faucet Stopper, Lift Rod Assembly
12:15 Removing Bathroom Sink Aerator, Flushing Faucet
12:35 Water Testing Bathroom Faucet, Drain For Leaks
13:15 Checking Downward Slop of P-Trap Arm Into Waste Pipe
13:35 More Leak Testing Hot Water, Overflow, Overnight Drips
14:45 Discussion: Plumber's Putty Not Recommended On Drain Gasket
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Should your leaking drain repair use plumber's putty to avoid staining the bathroom vanity sink. We'll also cover Teflon tape (plumber's tape), pipe dope sealant, and silicone to fix the bathroom sink drain.
The lower Teflon tape for the black bathroom drain gasket should be wrapped counter clockwise, to match direction of the drain gasket screwing upward from underneath the leaking sink basin. The upper Teflon tape should wrap clockwise around threads of the leaking drain pipe to match the direction of the drain flange inside the sink, screwing downward onto the pipe threads in a clockwise motion.
You still have to fill up the sink basin with water until it starts to drain out through the overflow hole, then you also need to let the water suddenly all drain out. You have been moving a lot of parts underneath your bathroom vanity sink, so make sure to test for the sink trap leaking as well. If the sink trap is leaking, we add pipe thread sealant to the leaking trap connection.
Causes of your bathroom sink drain leaking underneath
If the drain hole in the sink has imperfections preventing the gasket from mating to the sink for a perfect seal. Some people have issues installing Moen faucet systems with Moen drains and they have a leak. Drain leaks happen with Glacier Bay as well, the leaking vanity drain is allowing water to leak down the threads of the drain pipe under the vanity sink. It is one root cause of your bathroom sink leaking from the drain gasket.
The drain repair solution for this vanity sink leaking issue is to wrap plumber's tape around the top of the pipe threads where the drain flange will screw on. Wrap tape on pipe threads where rubber drain gasket mates to the bottom of the basin underneath the vanity. - Навчання та стиль
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I was about to question as im watching. My new faucet had a note saying not yo use anything on the threads. I was surprised and still going to do it to be safe. But i guess i will trust them and leave the bare. 👍🤠
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What brand of silicone caulk are you using? So many not sure which is right..
Those "arrogant plumbers" say things because you continue to give wrong info after saying that they commented you don't know what you're talking about, most putty doesn't stain, or Crack anymore, for years matter in fact, and second, use brass pop up assemblies, they are much better
@@footlongburrito If what you said is correct, why do they sell a stainless putty on the same all right next to the regular putty?
What a very thorough explanation and so professionally presented with no annoying background music. To the point with great video. A++
Thanks so much?
NO music -YES!!!
there's like one guitar lick at 6:42
Agreed!!!
Thank you ! Great presentation !
I think this is the BEST DIY video on ANY topic that I've ever watched. Organized presentation, so detailed yet well-expressed and easy to follow and understand. You should have a professor's emeritus chair! Just great
Best plumbing repair video I ever saw.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Hell yeah!
I was putting in a replacement vanity and sink this evening and couldn't FIND my plumber's putty so I put it on my shopping list for tomorrow. WHEW! Close call. My new drain is black plastic and now I've changed my list to include clear silicone to seal the drain. I already have the teflon tape. It's always nice to view a video in which we can actually learn something USEFUL THANK YOU, JEFF!
You bet Nemo, glad to help!
reminds me of seejanedrill. so calm and soft spoken while hitting every small detail to make sure that everyone has a total understanding of not only what is happening but also why. about to do my first faucet and drain replacement ever on a 50 year old sink. wish me luck.
After fighting my sink for 2 days, I am so thankful to have found you! Thank you for saving me from calling a plumber!
You are now officially my best friend!! I just installed a Grohe bathroom faucet and do you think I could get that stupid thing to stop dripping?? NO!! The morons at Grohe never mentioned anything about Teflon tape nor even using silicon or putty around the drain trim piece 👿. What the heck is wrong with these people? Their intended audience is often home owners. Whoever wrote the instructions should be camping out at the unemployment office. I ended up figuring out the solution, which is exactly how you do it. Many thanks, Jeff!!
I realized this is an old video but I just did an install and had this same exact issue, Thanks for sharing I have everything I need here to fix it 👍
After many times attempting to stop the leaks, I watch this video. It took me longer to view the video than it did to correct my problems. Thank you.
I just want to say thank you for the way you broke everything down and explained it all to me. You made fixing the drain on my sink so simple. Thank you so much.
Awesome Lon glad to see it worked for you.
I completely agree! Crystal clear and very informative.
Agreed. Jeff tells you why he's doing what he's doing. He doesn't skip over anything, or assume we know something. Very helpful.
I have to say, Jeff has once again saved my day & saved me definitely LOTS of money!! He's incredibly thorough & goes nice & slow therefore I don't have to keep rewinding his video! I've learned SO from you Jeff!
I tell everyone about your awesome videos! KUDOS TO YOU & MUCH GRATITUDE AS ALWAYS! 🎉💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Some people just have the gift of teaching.
Excellent tutorial, no goofy jokes, nor any awful background music.
That orange Ridgid faucet tool saved me getting off decades old rusted parts up inside a very small vanity. I love it.
This is the best instruction I have ever seen! Thank you! I just did this exact thing today, smaller bathroom sink, less room. I wish I saw this before I attempted to remove the faucet retaining nuts underneath. I tried to use channel locks and regular pliers, no room to really grab and turn them. Finally got the RIDGID EZ Change Plumbing Wrench Faucet Installation and Removal Tool. What a Godsend!
Also, the plumber that installed my sink, tightened them so much as if I lived in California and was expecting an earthquake of 9.0! No need for that! and he used putty everywhere, that cracked and fell inside the drain, further clogging it! Just got to let the silicone cure, the do the leak testing. Thank you so much again, new sub here for sure! Have a great day and a Merry Christmas, God Bless You🙏🙏👍👍
This was so incredibly helpful and exactly what I needed! Thank you so so much!!
One of the most thorough and helpful videos I’ve found on UA-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! Loved correcting and teaching my dad not to use plumbers putty on plastic! Haha
I'm experiencing no leaks with my drain replacement, thanks to your expert advice. It's much appreciated. 💯
Thanks so much for the SuperThanks!
Thank you, Jeff! I had water leaking on the floor everywhere. I went and searched and found your video. 30 minutes later I had a no-leak faucet and drain fully installed. Really appreciate your time to help others with this problem.
Glad it helped!
Thank You so much for your detailed instructions, I’m replacing 2 of my bathroom faucets next week and stumbled upon your video , could not have been at a better time to find this , 👍 and subscribed , love your monotone
One of the best videos ever I’ve seen in you tube , very well explanatory. Thanks for all those hints .
After trying 4times on my own to get rid of the drip drip on a new sink install I found this UA-cam video and it solved my problem. I was just about to call a plumber.
Is awesome glad we were able to save you some money there
This was so helpful! I’m in the middle of my first install and had leaks up at the gasket with no idea why it was happening. Super glad you mentioned to not use putty because everyone I asked said I needed it. This showed me a couple other mistakes I was making too. Great video!
Great to hear!
Jeff, you have put together one of the best tutorial videos on UA-cam. You speak a language that everybody can understand and your delivery invites to keep watching and you help me fix the leak in my sink! Congratulations!
Wow, thanks!
Great
exactly 💯
I ike the critical information about using plumbers putty with plastic fitting. And also having the proper slope.
98% worked for no leaks. No dripping at any of spots covered in vid. After the last leak check, did get slight drip on the lower tailpipe just below where it meets the t-joint for the ball rod port. Didn’t realize that screwed into the upper level. Based on your advice of a threaded components, took off the p-trap and added grey tape to the threads on the the lower tailpiece. Once it and p-trap were reinstalled did the leak checks. This time no leaks. Thanks for the vid. Haven’t had to replace a sink in ~35 years. Bought the Ridged tool and it was easier than the basin wrench.
I liked the detailed explanation on preventing leaks.
Glad to help Agostino!
Thank you Thank you!!! You've so clearly explained how to fix the exact leak I had when I installed my new faucet!
This is a far better explanation than comes on the packaging. I was so unsure of how to properly do it right until I watched the video. A video is worth 10,000 written directions.
Most instructions stink that is why I make these videos
Finally someone explains the overflow ; as a handsome but not handy guy , I was perplexed as to why there were “air holes” … won’t it spill ? You answered my question . You’re awesome and thank you
Thanks Jeff, simple, direct, and comprehensive. In conclusion, excellent presentation.
Thank you Jeff, awesome video! I was tearing my hair out over this faucet and your mastery saved me after two failed attempts. Very well explained. So much appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge and expertise! 😅
Jeff, fantastic way of explaining, in most of those people doing videos all you get to see is their faces, they explain something but never show you what they are doing and then they show you the final product, seriously?. Thank you, great job.
I appreciate that!
THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY LIFE EASIER
True professional right here. Love when someone passes on their knowledge so well. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
These demos are perfect for anyone, especially a DIY-newbie. Thanks so much for answering so many questions I had, and addressing the confusing advice out there on simple things...like when and when not to use plumber's putty. It helps so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job on the p-trap plumbing. I have a friend who had his own plumbing company in town. He said the same thing about the 100% Silicone. One other caveat he left me with was, never ever under any circumstances use PVC drain components in a “kitchen” sink. He told me using PVC instead of metal cost him a new base cabinet in a customers new kitchen. The expansion and contraction from different water temps caused a leak and ruined the floor of a furniture grade cabinet. As we know many times hot water from the stove is dumped down the drain during food prep. We had the same issue in our kitchen. The contractor who installed our kitchen cabinets also hooked up the drain, supply etc, it leaked. My friend came up and installed all metal drain components, we’ve never had a leak since. By the way that “contractor” no longer works for the company that supplied our cabinets. I had taken pictures before and after the repair and showed them to the cabinet supplier along with a letter of explanation from our plumber. The supplier said, “we did that”? Yep you did. Needless to say we gave him our plumbers bill and walked with money in hand. So as always thank you!
You have explained and demonstrated exactly everything I needed to know. Huge help! Thank you!!🤙
Wow! I’ve watched a dozen videos on this. This one is miles above the others in simplicity and thoroughness. Great job!
Glad it was helpful!
First time I see one of your videos, I like how you explain everything so I subscribed! Looking forward for more DIY!
thanks Sylvia!
nice video. I personally dont like putting silicone on the counter around the faucet because as a home owner I can just wait and see how good the seal is or not, usually not a problem and the silicone loves to collect dirt and hair - so although it may save you from long term needing to clean that little crack, silicone on the counter will make you need to clean that crack out weekly forever. that being said if I did it as a job id probably do it to avoid call backs, so just depends I guess on the situation
This is a very well produced video. I'm a journeyman industrial instrumentation mechanic in oil and gas, and my initial reaction to putting teflon tape on non-NPT threads was to go insane with rage. Then I thought about it, and realised that plumbing drain connections are all at atmospheric pressure. I'm brainwashed into thinking all pipe connections have to withstand 2500 PSI, but really residential plumbing is a completely different trade. Kind of an eye-opener, if that makes any sense. You solved my problem, though! Thanks for the excellent video!
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for making this video with such care to instruct the rest of us.
You're very welcome!
This video is awesome! Thank you for all the detail! Doing all this today.
Glad it was helpful Melissa!
Very informative and helpful. Thank you very much Sir. God Bless !
Great stuff. Subscribed. Though I have done this before being a home owner I don’t do this often. Having a guide like this helps to refresh my memory to resolve issues if I missed something. It is amazing how much a homeowner can do on their own if they will simply make an effort and consult a knowledgeable source. Thank you for being that source today.
What a master! This is how you install a sink! Not as quick n easy as most people think. But if you do it this way, it will WORK. Which is the most important thing. Thank you for this Jeff. I watched your previous video on this topic (how to keep the overflow inlets in the drain from leaking) and it helped me very much. This video is even better: so calm, confident, and thorough. Haha. Sorry for all the praise but I just remember how much of a bear it was in the days before I knew how to do it right trying to get it to stop leaking.... Great work!
Thanks diego!
Get a sink to stop leaking ? Wtf world do you live in ? I’ve never had a sink leak and I’ve never used Teflon tape like this . Yell me wtf the Teflon tape is doing to prevent leaking in this scenario? The cheap stack he’s using is why he has leaks maybe buy quality part one piece stacks that don’t screw to the flange to begin with and you won’t have leaks.
@@kickassclone75 RE: " buy quality part one piece stacks that don’t screw to the flange to begin with and you won’t have leaks."
I did that. Still leaked. Used tape & sealant to get a leak-free installation.
You should do a video to show how you get yours to work every time. Would be worth a lot for anyone doing this type of installation.
This was extremely helpful!! I found you for the exact reasons you mentioned, applied the teflon tape and works perfect, no leaks!! Thank you!!
Great news bill I'm glad it worked for you
Wow, wow, wow, this is a miracle. Just followed this guidelines, it works
I wanted to thank you for your help, I was able to install a new drain stopper with your instructions. Appreciate that.
Yours was one of several videos I watched in preparation of my first plumbing adventure. Super helpful; presentation. Replaced my cabinet, p-trap and faucet, in the bathroom. Took me all day, but great personal satisfaction. Thanks for your videos!
Glad it was helpful! and congrats on doing it yourself Yvonne!
I followed all the instructions that came with my facet, reinstalled it twice and it still leaked. Then I saw this video, followed the advice it gave and no more leaking. Why don't they just put this in the directions? Thanks so much
Lol I always wondered that the same thing, but if they put it in the instructions there sort of admitting that their threads aren't very good at meeting up two other components
I'll add my two-bob's worth and say spot on video Mr Ostoff. I'm still miffed that the sink make I used came with minimalist instructions, as if all plumbers are born knowing how to install these leak free. I feel let down and this was full price sink and vanity too. Thanks again!
Plummer's putty
Silicone
Or
The rubber gasket that comes with it.
The manufacturer know's their product better than the installer.
Nice video, clear instructions.
Another good test for leaks is to close the drain, fill up the sink with water, and then open the drain. This will force a large volume of water down the drain. I discovered one of my leaks this way.
Yes, we do this as part of the overflow test shown at 14:09
It’s called a hydrostatic test.
This was extremely helpful...I just re-installed my brand new Moen bathroom faucet using your Teflon tape trick and no leaks!! 👍🏽👍🏽
Glad it helped Bun Bee
Well done Jeff - bottom line, ALWAYS follow the manufacturers recommendations
Thanks, I have a glass sink with no overflow. Those weeping holes caused me endless consternation!!!! No "standard" sink drain works because the screw going up under the sink will not go up high enough. I know this wasn't the main topic, but you explained it so well that now I hope others will understand about sinks with no overflows and "weeping holes"!!!!!!!
Yes you are right after my first two of those years ago I learned the hard way. After I put really good silicone on all the threads. Then seal the rubber gasket around the base of the sink with silicone. This is a real problem great to have your input!
Thanks for sharing!!
I have this problem for years! Thank you for solving the mystery, worked like a charm on my latest installation.
Great to hear!
So glad I watched this before using some generic multi surface polyurethane sealant…and luckily Menards has digital installation guides because I didn’t record the disassembly. What a day to think twice! Thanks, Jeff! You’re a good man!
Glad to help out levi glad we caught you in time
Yes this is a very good presentation, to the point, no music easy to hear and no ,howsit going and extra junk, good job.
Thanks, Ron, I'm glad you liked the video!
Great video, Jeff--so glad I watched it. I've had troubles getting lavatories leak free in the past. After spending 2 days getting a 50-year-old 3-hole faucet and drain off of a cultured marble top, I'm ready to put in the new kit (which is now mostly plastic compared to the all-brass stuff I removed). This will help a lot. You are right about getting old stuff out being a beast. My 50-year-old kit was severely corroded by all that time exposed to hard water, time, and copious amounts of dried up plumber's putty used when it was installed. I had to cut the rusted faucet flange nuts to get the handles off & finally had to use my dremel to cut the drain flange seating nut, and the flange itself as nothing was breaking loose even with multiple tries of penetrating oil. Would have been faster to go to the dremel first. Fortunately, brass cuts easily with the metal-cutting discs (and a flex shaft made it so much easier).
Yes you have to go old school on these old school fixtures
My friend, you are a true professional! Thank you for the provided detailed guidance!
Great tips & input on safety checks! I’m glad I saw this before installing my faucets!!!
I was having an issue with the seal of the pivot on a ordinary chromed brass Delta drain... at least that was what I thought it was. Turns out it was the threaded joint just below the pivot. Following your advice with Teflon tape fixed it. Thanks!
Glad I could help
Good work thanks
Thank you @jeffostroff. Very clear instructions, good audio and video. I stumbled on this video because I was getting water droplets pearling down between the "cone shaped" silicone gasket and the underside of the sink basin. I'm replacing the drain on an old bathroom sink. The edge of the hole against which the gasket comes into contact on the underside of the basin has eroded/chipped and is no longer perfectly round -- so the gasket (which is perfectly circular), can't seal the hole properly.
I've disconnected my ptrap, and followed your instructions. I've teflon'd the thread where the gasket lines up, like is shown in the video, and finger-tightened that nut to get the gasket to seal as much as possible (without deforming it too much) against the basin. Then I used channel lock pliers to give the nut an extra quarter turn.
Where I went slightly off the beaten path of your video, is that I added a bead of silicone all around between the gasket and the underside of the basin (after cleaning and drying the surfaces). I'm hoping that will do it. My initial idea was to craft a custom seal with putty on top of the silicone gasket, but I'm glad you mentioned that putty shouldn't be used against rubber/silicone. It should take care of the irregularities in the shape of the basin's hole.
I'll wait for the silicone bead to cure, and test again to see if it's water tight. I might have to repair the sink's basin hole if this doesn't do it (I can't change the sink!)
Perhaps also something you could talk about in another video: My new drain shipped with a rubber gasket which sandwiches between the drain hole ring (where water enters) and the sink. That's in addition to the rubber cone-shaped gasket underneath the sink. I initially installed the drain with the top gasket which came with the drain, but it made the sink ring protrude by about a millimeter from the bottom of the sink -- so there's always a little pool of water around the drain hole after emptying the sink. After watching your video, I ditched that gasket and used plumber's putty to make that seal. (there are no plastic parts in my case, just stainless steel (drain), and enamel (sink) ).
Thanks!
Man I cannot Stan those stupid gaskets that they give you it's such a dumb idea to put a gasket under the bottom of the flange up on top of the sink just for that very reason like you show it because it makes it stick up off of the bottom of the sink and collect water there to me the best solution is always to just use silicone to seal the flange down to the down to the basin. let us know how your repair worked out because I'm a little leery every time I hear about ships on the bottom of the basin that might mean that the basin is now disqualified from ever working properly .
Love the way to correct a simple problem. I am not a plumber, how ever I am a retired hydraulic mechanic. High pressure systems.
Jeff, I discovered you on the Florida Condo Collapse and I thought 'This guy makes sense'. Thanks for your insight. Bern.
Glad to help Bernard!
Now this is the video that I wanted to see! Done by a careful plumber that has a relaxed but scientific approach. A+++ Liked and Subbed
Glad it was helpful!
Where did say Jeff is a plumber???
@@jeffostroff Are you actually a plumber Jeff???
I learned something important ! Never realized that the leak would come from the threads... but these are not watertight threads like Gas or NPT, makes sense. Thank you
You bet Pat, ad Thanks for watching
This site definitely showed me how to STOP a leak on the new replacement drain in my bathroom sink. Now I can redo the installation and add the teflon tape above and below the drain holes on the new drain. 😊
Also, a video on quality faucets vs all these junk faucets & why it's absolutely worth paying more.
Wanted to say Thank You. Followed your instructions using tape and no leaks. The sink and faucet manufactors stated not to use putty because of the plastics. Used GE Advanced silicone in small tube. Also been using the 2 tool kits from Rigid, makes things a pleasure. You got a new subscriber.
Glad it helped Jason, welcome aboard!
I've used that tool for years....it's a must especially for DIYers.
Yes that tool is one of my favs, I also have a an older metal version but this newer one is more versatile due to the removable parts and different nuts it can mate up to
Hi Jeff, thank you for the EXCELLENT VIDEO. Learned a lot from it.
I would like to ask you a plumbing question please. We have an old single story house in a great shape, built on a slab in 1976. We have two bathrooms, about 22 feet physically apart, that are almost identical in design. The front, entrance side, of the bathtub is about 3 ft from the commode. The discharge from the commode is about 8 feet from the main sewer line in the yard. The tub drain discharge is about 14 feet from main sewer line in the yard. The bathrooms are in great shape, but the kids bathtub (only) releases sewer fumes when taking a shower. But it doesn't happen every time they use the shower. Also I noticed that if the commode is NOT flushed before taking a shower, they do not smell the abnoxious odor. I am thinking it may have something to do with the vent system between the tub and the commode, for that particular bathroom. But if so, how do I fix this problem considering a concrete slab and very nice walls. Thank you for your response.
Great video, Instruction on how to tape below the sink flange is very helpful, I re-used the existing fixture and sealed with putty. No more leak.
Great info. I could of used this info about 4 hours ago. Had the same issue. I finally got it to seal up.
Wow this was great. Thank you. I just had this problem and I fixed the leak with plumbers putty. I was just diy trying to figure it out. It has worked so far but I probably need to go back and use silicone and Teflon tape instead of plumbers putty. Thanks very much for this video. Very helpful
You're welcome!
Thank you so much. I am a "do-it-yourselfer" and tackle just about everything myself. But . . . I have replaced many of these over the years and always dread it, I know I am going to have to fight a leak! Have been fooling with my most recent one for 3 days and 2 drain kits. I applied the tape as you suggested and no leak. It's like magic - can't wait to replace another one - JK. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful! No leaks this time!
Great Video, I originally used Plumbers Putty, and then I changed it and added the Teflon Tape to areas shown !
Subscribed and rang the bell!!!! Jeff you are overkill with the details of your repair. I LOVE that about you!!! You enabled me to make a much improved install. Thanks buddy!
Thank you for this very useful information, especially the teflon tape on the drain threads. I have an additional problem and that is how to aline the trap directly below the sink drain hole. The replacement sink hole is a half inch farther from the wall than the original sink.
Thank you.
We have a video that covers this: ua-cam.com/video/b_OSgwpteR4/v-deo.html
Just ran to this problem yesterday and was about to UA-cam. Oddly notification came up about your video. How did you know 🤔
Greta minds think alike!
It always happens to me. I think our smartphones are listening to us. And I am not joking. 😐
This fixed the leak on my brand new faucet install. Thank you 👍🏻
Thanks, Very Thorough! I felt confident in doing this replacement after years of construction, handyman projects, etc. But this video was a great at covering the potential problem areas and reminded me to use my teflon tape, testing it with the hot water for expansion, etc. keep up the good work.
Great stuff friend 👌🏽😬
Thank you! Cheers!
Omg ive been looking for this
Glad you found it Michael!
Wow was looking at video from 3 years ago where you put plumbers putty on that rubber gasket on the bottom, guess times Ara a changing, LOL , your videos help so much Thx
Yes Oatey engineers confirmed For me after we made that last video 3 years ago that we should not be putting plumbers putty on the rubber gasket even though many plumbers do it. In fact as it turns out that's not even what solves the problem of the drip anyway was the extra Teflon tape halfway down the threaded pipe so we don't even need to use the plumber's body underneath the sink against the black rubber casket.
Thank you. That was a great video, which taught me some things no one has ever taught me before. I appreciate it!
I am gonna have to get that Ridgid Z Change Faucet Tool Wrench that has to be a handy tool especially if you have rentals. As always--a great informative video!
Good call!
It's worth it.
Just bought mine and yes it's amazing
Pipe dope on the bottom of the pop up is all that's needed
Yes, some people do that too, but you have to be careful, many pipe dope bottles tell you not to use on black ABS plastic pipes, so tread carefully there.
I solved problem of tape crimping etc, wrap tape with dispensing side toward wrap thread.
Agreed, the tub of putty said DON'T use plumbers putty on plastic threads as can cause damage! I have previously always used plumbers putty.
In both instances and learned something new today! Took me several hours to disconnect 60 year old drain!!!
Thank you for this easy to follow and informative video. You're so mellow too. You're the Bob Ross of plumbing! 😁
Thank you. I am a 74 yr. old lady and my husband was paralyzed 3yrs. ago, he can walk around now but can't do plumbing. We live in S. E. Arizona and no building codes. I have hired people to do things and they just botch it up. So, I am doing it. My kids used to call me handy-mom. How can I tell if the pipes inside the wall are cpvc or pvc? This is because they have patched it so many times with little pieces. Can I put pex onto the existing pvc/ cpvc? The valves are frozen. No shutoff to the house. I will have to shut the well off for that. I am scared that if I run into a problem, we will be out of water until I can get help. Any tricks you might have to loosen the frozen shutoff valves or video would be greatly appreciated. I will try the wrench blaster tomorrow . Your video is great because you go so nice and slow and show the parts. You also speak so clearly. Most of the videos are too fast and if they say the name of something, a word I am not familiar with, then I am lost. You, sir are wonderful for producing these videos. Thank you again.
the CPVC pipes are yellow/crème colored used for water supply in the house. The better pipes are copper or PEX, with PVC Sch40 pipes which are white, used for draining only. I am hoping you don't have CPVC because it is costly and devastating, and connections crack too easily, and if you have it, don't let handymen work on it. You'll have to bite the bullet and hire a master plumber with experience working on CPVC. Also you might have to re-pipe the house which many people end up doing with CPVC, and they can switch to PEX at that time. As for your stuck valves, are you talking about under sinks, and are they attached to copper pipes? Let me know what you have so I can direct you to the proper video which we have.
Thanks for answering I think it is all pvc in my house. No building codes here. The shutoffs are under kitchen and bathroom sinks. Right now I am just trying to stop the leaks. I don't see any yellowish pipe. I used WD40 and wrapped with a hot rag ,it took about 3 days until it finally loosened. Would liquid wrench be ok ? I don't want to destroy the plastic pipes. The valves are metal.
@@pattiekeith2501 I do the same, and have to learn a lot because handymen around here are almost impossible to get to show up, or they do whatever they feel like and usually it's done wrong and leaking.
What color is the plastic pipes?
Before you shut off the well I'd recommend filling gallon jugs of water for drinking and flushing the toilet and such so that you have water if something goes wrong.
Silicone is good to prevent leak. How do you prevent mold growth under the Silicone? It seems it's impossible not to have mold with Silicone although the tube say mold resistant.
Mold does not like silicone and some newer types of silicone have properties that prevent mold growth
I was scratching my head for hours because it kept leaking after new install . I used the tape and looks like it worked. Thank you
SO helpful! Was just about to use plumber's putty and you saved me!
Use generous amount of pipe thread sealant on the entire drain threads and you will be good to go and much simpler.
Do both😁
Believe it or not too much tape can split fittings, 4-5 wraps is sufficient in most if not all applications!
I do not recommend beer before breakfast!!!
🤣 I call myself beer before breakfast for 2 reasons. 1.I usually don't eat until dinner so when I get home at 530pm my first calories are beer. 2.It has a nice ring to it! Thanks for the reply
Dammit, wish I saw this yesterday! Oh, well! Wasn't leaking today, see what's up tomorrow .
At least you'll know for the future!
hahahah me too, only spot I forgot the tape and i think i snugged that nut up so much all the putty came out
Great video, well paced with clear shots of important bits. Just want to add that my moen faucet mentions that the drain stopper can be captured (called anti vandalism option) or used with the pin next to the stopper hole so that it can be easily removed for cleaning.
Thanks Jeff for this helpful and timely video. I was having the same kind of leaks after installing a new drain in my bathroom sink. Now I know how to fix it. I'll look for your videos next time I'm doing a DYI repair job around the house.