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Re-Connect P-Trap and Test for Leaks

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What happens here

With the new drain flange securely installed, re-connect the P-trap and any other drain pipes that were previously removed. Ensure all slip nuts are hand-tightened first, then give them a slight snug with channel locks if necessary, being careful not to overtighten plastic nuts. Once all connections are made, run water into the sink. Observe all connection points carefully for any signs of leaks. Check around the drain flange, the P-trap connections, and any other re-attached pipes. If any leaks are observed, tighten the corresponding nut slightly until the leak stops.

Goal: Complete the drain connection and verify the absence of leaks.

Tools and materials

  • Channel Locks — Snugging P-trap nuts (use with caution on plastic nuts)

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Just like to turn a brass nut, the other nut and the other washer. Now you can just take that, slide it up into place. Wanna go hand tight and a little bit more past that. Just make sure they're all tightened up a little bit. Our part of the drain plug in there. Go on, drain.

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