How do you hook up an offset sink drain?
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Quote from Youtube video: The drain pipe coming out of the wall to one and a half inch PVC pipe from the Builder. So what I have here is this is a one and a half inch. This is a flush inside coupling. So this will cement.
Can a sink drain go sideways?
This shouldn’t be an issue. With the standard P-trap, you can probably turn it so that it goes toward the side instead of towards the wall to get your 9″. The important rule of drainage is that it always needs to slope down (other than the traps at each fixture) and that you can’t get too far from the vent.
Can drain pipe horizontal?
Drain piping can be horizontal (1/4” per foot), vertical, or 450- vent piping shall be free of sags and be graded and connected to drip back by gravity to drain pipe it serves.
What if new kitchen sink drain doesn’t line up with existing pipes?
In general, if the P-trap doesn’t line up with the drain, you can adjust the length and height of your drainpipes by cutting them or simply slipping them in and out of their fittings.
What is a sink offset?
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Quote from Youtube video: Moving the drain to one side creates a large area of flat space where you can stack dishes without blocking the drain. You have a space to clean food without it's slipping into the drain.
Can a P trap be angled?
The only way I can get a P trap to fit under the tub is to use a flexible plastic one and angle it sideways (horizontally) about 45 degrees. The inlet and outlet is essentially at the same height as if it were installed the regular way except they are slanted.
How do you reroute a drain pipe?
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Quote from Youtube video: So that's it that's how you reroute a drain we basically cut it off at the wall put on the trap adapter fitting and use the trap assembly for a bath sink.
Does sink drain need to be centered?
Dishes can easily block a centered drain, causing water and food debris to build up. Centered drains are also not ideal in small kitchens. The central placement of the plumbing below the sink wastes valuable storage space.
Should faucet line up with drain?
Ideally, the flow of water from the faucet should go down the drain. Don’t forget that the faucet usually sits back either on the sink rim if it’s a drop in or a bit farther back it it’s a deck mount.
How do you use a marvel connector?
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Quote from Youtube video: And so what we're able to do is we'll we'll fill the male threads with pipe dope or pipe thread compound. And we'll screw this down. And this will allow us to go deeper onto the pipe.
Are flexible P traps good?
P-traps take on and maintain the shape of a letter p to keep sewer gases out of your house. When you use a flexible p trap, you’re more likely to get the shape wrong, and you’re more likely to accidentally misshape it when you bump the pipe. Or when you bump it, the force might cause it to spring a leak.
How do you install a tailpiece extension?
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Quote from Youtube video: So you need the proper washer insert the retention nut. And the nylon washer. And loosen up there p-trap. And install the extension tail piece.
What is a slip joint extension?
Plastic Extension Tubes with Slip Joint. Securely extend the waste connection from your sink to your tubular drain connection with the 1-1/2 in. x 6 in. Slip Joint Extension Tube. Made from durable polypropylene, it provides a reliable, long-lasting drainage solution.
How do you install a slip joint adapter?
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Quote from Youtube video: Apply it to the trap adapter and then to the drain line next thing take the cement. Apply it to the trap adapter. And to the drain. Line. Now you push as far as possible.
How do you attach a tailpiece to a bathroom sink?
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Quote from Youtube video: This up and then I'm going to screw this down on this side of the sink and then I'll tighten up this nut right here with my channel locks and in an effort to bring that in tight.
What is a plumbing tail piece?
The tailpiece, or sink tailpiece, is the straight section of pipe that connects to the bottom of the sink drain fitting. If the sink has a pop-up drain, the lever rod of the drain assembly connects to a port on the back of the tailpiece.
How do you connect a bathroom sink drain pipe?
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Quote from Youtube video: I'll first show you how to connect the two pipes. You simply slip a nut onto the waste drain and slip it into the other pipe. Then hand tighten the nut no washers are required.
