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Clean and Reassemble the P-Trap

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Bathroom sink drain was leaking! The reason may surprise you! #diy #plumbing #helpingothers

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What happens here

Thoroughly clean all components of the previously removed white PVC P-trap using rags or paper towels, removing any dirt, grime, or old sealant residue. Once clean, reassemble the P-trap. Connect the top portion of the P-trap to the sink's tailpiece and the bottom curve to the newly installed ABS slip-joint trap adapter on the wall drain. Hand-tighten the slip nuts initially, then use channel lock pliers to snug them up, being careful not to overtighten and crack the plastic.

Goal: Put the P-trap back together and connect it to the drain

Tools and materials

  • Channel Lock Pliers Channellock — Tightening slip nuts
  • P-trap Components — The parts being cleaned and reassembled
  • Rags/Paper Towels — Cleaning the P-trap components

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Nice flush cut right against the fitting. Get all those burrs cleaned off inside and out. Some glue, quarter turn. Get this all cleaned up. There's no sense in throwing it away. It's just a little dirty. On some water through it, there's no leaks.

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