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Identify the Leak and Cause

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

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What happens here

The video starts by identifying a leak from the P-trap under a sink. The source of the leak is pinpointed to a raised UPC (Universal Product Code) stamp on the existing ABS drain pipe. This stamp creates an uneven surface, preventing the P-trap's rubber washer from seating correctly, leading to a continuous drip.

Goal: Understand the source of the P-trap leak

Tools and materials

  • Basin — To catch water during disassembly
  • Leaky P-trap — The plumbing component needing repair

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Oh yeah, these guys were dopers. Cheney, you see that right there? That's bumpy, that's the UPC stamp. This washer right here was sitting right on that and guess what, it's never gonna seal easy fix. Chop this off, sit it back just a little bit more. Or you could just take a knife and scrape this label off, but it's a little too close to the bend for my liking.

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