If the tailpiece will not line up with the trap, move the trap into its original position, tighten the collar with the pipe wrench and obtain a flexible tailpiece extension for your drain. The size is typically 1 1/4-inch in the outer diameter of the plastic pipe.
What if new 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 to do when P-trap doesn’t line up with drain?
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Quote from Youtube video: So you have to cut that distance such that when you slide the p-trap up against it it will be there and perfectly level to go straight into the center of that pipe.
How do you connect a P-trap to a sink tailpiece?
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Quote from Youtube video: Take your straight pipe. Put it up here. So lightly tighten it down like that again take your nut. And then put on. Now take your p-trap.
How do you extend a sink tailpiece?
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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.
How do you connect misaligned PVC pipe?
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Quote from Youtube video: Area. Once it's good and warm I'm gonna gently test the pipe to see if it bends easily slowly Bend it the angle I want how many heat it a bit just to ensure it bends well.
What is a trap adapter?
PVC Threaded Trap Adapter to connect your sink drainage to the drain pipe that extends through the wall or floor. Designed to fit most tubular drain applications, this universal adapter is constructed from PVC plastic.
How do you use a PVC trap adapter?
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Quote from Youtube video: Apply it to the trap adapter. And to the drain. Line. Now you push as far as possible. And hold it for 10-15 seconds. Now you can release it and this is how you install trap adapter for the climax.
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 cut a drain tailpiece?
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Quote from Youtube video: So for me personally the easiest. Way is going to be using a tubing cutter. Right this right here is rigid tubing cutter. You can see it's a model 151. And it cuts.
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.
How long does a sink tailpiece need to be?
An average tailpiece length will be 4-to-6 inches, but they come in a variety of lengths and can be cut to fit. You may want to go with a plastic tailpiece because it is easier to cut. If the drain pipe comes from the wall, you’ll want a shorter tailpiece to prevent clogs.
How do you align pipe fittings?
Pull off the fitting and spread a coat of primer onto the pipe end and around the inside of the fitting. Follow up with a coat of solvent cement. Immediately push the fitting back onto the pipe and twist it a quarter turn until the two lines match up.
How do you line up threaded pipes?
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Quote from Youtube video: Beginning. Let's get it started. Okay so now i gotta start going around once you overlap it holding it is not as important and then use your finger in the hole.
How do you line up plumbing pipes?
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Quote from Youtube video: So you can raise or lower it if needed to gain the correct slope. And dry fit the p-trap on the drain. Now use the measuring tape to measure the length of the pipe that will fit between the p-trap.
How do you connect a sink drain pipe?
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Quote from Youtube video: Into place take a nut with the threads facing down slide it up the tailpiece on the sink drain while holding the nut into place choose the proper size washer.
How do you connect kitchen sink waste pipes?
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Quote from Youtube video: Piece here that's also got our integral overflow already attached. But we need to do this is gonna be difficult for me to do with one hand guys. Because I'm holding up camera.
How do you connect metal pipes under sink?
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Quote from Youtube video: We'll take a nut place it over a metal pipe and then take a washer slide that plastic over the metal pipe. And then slide your s trap. Into your pipe. And then tighten that nut. Up.
