Questions tagged [sink]
water receptacle and splash basin between a faucet and a drain
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How can I extend bathroom fixture supply pipes for sink and hand-held bidet for suspended toilet WC? [duplicate]
How can I extend the water pipeline for the sink, hand bidet and attach the evacuation pipe attached to the toilet and also to the sink?
We plan to install a wall-hung/suspended toilet and will use ...
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Sink strainer rotates to stopper position when water is running
I have a standard kitchen sink strainer/stopper, like in the images below.
When water is running, it frequently rotates to the stopper position, in the direction of the current around the drain.
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Tailpiece is leaking [closed]
Why does the tail piece have a spout on the side and what causes it to leak? Do I need to replace the whole piece if water is leaking from the spout? If so, any recommendations on how to get it off? ...
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How to tighten this nut underneath my pedestal sink?
I replaced a sink stopper assembly in a bathroom in my house because the stopper didn't work anymore and was clogged up. The previous one was a plastic body and I thought that I should replace with ...
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1-1/4 inch sink drain tailpiece into 2 inch p-trap in bathroom
TLDR - I want to replace a bathroom vanity that currently has a totally glued 2" p-trap (that is in good condition except for the oddness of the setup). Hoping I can use the p-trap as is by ...
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Can I remove it without destroying it - Glued P trap on clogged old laundry sink
It’s an old concrete laundry sink with a glued PVC p trap (I’m assuming) and it’s currently clogged. Snake isn’t hitting anything and isn’t making it through the p trap. It looks like there is a no ...
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Water Pressure Change in sink after installing Fill Valve in Toilet
In my master bathroom I recently changed the fill valve and flapper as it was constantly running and having issues. The good news is that my toilet works as expected and that issue is resolved. The ...
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regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)
regarding sink aerator sizes, is 55/64" functionally identical to 22mm (M22)? I see one advertised slightly cryptically making it look like they are the same.
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How can I repair a cracked porcelain undermount sink?
My bathroom sink is chipped and has a hairline crack in it. I've already attempted to fix it with a repair kit I purchased from Home Depot, but unfortunately, the damage is still visible.
This is a ...
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Stone sink sealant
I have a travertine/onyx stone basin sink, its recently gotten in pretty bad shape (damage to the bow) and gets moldy spots that can't seem to die no matter how many attempts to get rid of it with ...
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Hot Water Coming Through the Inactive Cold Water Line?
After teeing the cold water line under my sink and connecting a hose, I shut off the cold water.
When I turn the sink on the coldest water setting, no water comes through the hose.
And when I turn ...
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How do I remove this connector to my bathroom sink?
I have a small leak where this (marvel?) connector is meeting the drain pipe coming in from the wall. I've tried everything I can to get this off but I am unable to. Is this glued? The replacement I ...
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How to Connect FCM (Female) to NPT (Female)?
I am working on a DIY Home Improvement Project in the kitchen, and I want to connect an Ice Maker Water Line with a 1/4 inch FCM (Female Compression) connector to a Solenoid Valve with a 1/4 inch NPT (...
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Is my plan for an undermount sink repair reasonable?
The top right corner of our undermount sink collapsed a few inches the other day. Underneath the sink it's got 1x3 boards attached to the back and side wall and holding the sink up in certain spots, ...
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How do I go about rot/mold under bathroom sink?
I just found a leak from the hot water line under the bathroom sink and there was tons of water. It's all dry and cleaned up now, and I shut the water line off already so there is no more water ...
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Why is there discoloration around the base of my faucet?
Brand new apartment (and faucet) but I suspect a small leak.
Why is the base of the faucet turning the counter orange?
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(How) can I correctly add a utility sink to this washing machine drain setup?
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Shown here, the lovely setup behind my unfinished-basement washing machine. This was all installed just before we bought the house a few years ago, because the sewer is about a foot ...
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How can the manufacturer of this faucet be identified?
My bathroom sink faucet is leaking water. It appears that the water is seeping out at the stem cartridge. I'd like to just order a single cartridge to repair it, but I can't figure out the ...
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I need to install a P-trap but the pipe coming out of the wall has no threads on it and is 1 1/4 wide and is very short. How do I secure a new pipe [closed]
The pipe from the wall is 2 inches long with no thread on it. How to I attach new pipe to it?
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How can I attach my drain arm to an existing p trap
The previous sink was directly above the p trap, the new sink is now off centered. Attaching a direct connect waste arm puts me about 3/4" below the 90 deg elbow.
A solution is that I try to ...
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Leak from metal thread coming from plug and going into plastic p trap
Having an issue with a leaky sink, the metal thread that comes out of the top of the sink and sits on the top of the plastic tubing is leaking in this area, I’ve replaced the p trap however the ...
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Bath sink leaking from top side
I’ve a counter top bath sink and it’s leaking from the top side when not in use. I’ve checked the connections to the faucet and drainage pipes and there are no visible leaks, still tightened them a ...
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Polybutylene (PB) male to compression female shut-off valve?
I am replacing my bathroom sink, which has polybutylene piping. New sink has compression fittings. Does anyone know if there are places that sell polybutylene-compression shutoff valves? Or do I have ...
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How should I correct the drains for my dual sink and washing machine?
The waste pipe under the sink is about 5cm below the bowl of the sink. I need to reconfigure what the plumber has installed as there are smells coming up. I know it's a high waste pipe and best to ...
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Portable washer: Is this size of converter wrong?
I bought a portable washer from Amazon and the adapter + diverter + hose to connect to my kitchen faucet.
This adapter is for Female G1/2 to Male 3/4'' but it doesn’t fit.
Can someone please tell me ...
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Water leaks under sink if it comes in contact with bottom edge of faucet
I sometimes need to clean tubes and the best way to do it is to inject some soap into them with a syringe, and for the rinsing step, rather than use the syringe to pump clean water through them it is ...
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Cut sink out of molded vanity top
Is it possible to cut the sink out a molded vanity top? We would like to put in a table top style sink, but to do so we need a counter top with a hole for the sink. Trying to save money and use the ...
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Is my bathroom sink draining slowly due to inadequate venting?
My bathroom sink was draining very slow. It would fill up while washing your hands and drain over the next few minutes. Today, I took the drain (trap and PVC to the wall) apart, cleaned it all out, ...
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How to clean and maintain composite sinks?
Our kitchen was fitted less than one month ago. Everything runs very smoothly and is still very shiny, but our composite sink is staining very quickly. I have read that they should be very simple to ...
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Sewage smell from bathroom faucet after replacing
I just replaced the toilet, sink, and faucet in my bathroom and I now smell sewage from the sink. Everything is basically the same, although I had to get a drainpipe extender - still have p-trap ...
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Is this hole in the sink drain a defect and causing a leak? [closed]
Update: comment answered my question. The hole is normal.
I tried to replace and the sink trap because there was a leak after my super installed a new one and over tightened the nuts which may have ...
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Remove handle from vanity faucet
first time on this forum. My vanity sink has been leaking when the water is turned on. I found a video explaining how to remove this type of handle' However when I removed the screw, the handle would ...
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Want to add water filter supply line after water shutoff valve but can't get adapter to fit
I just bought this adapter and for some reason, it won't fit with 3/8 or 1/2.
Any recommendations that would fix the issue? I am not sure what my water line size and from what I know, 3/8 and 1/2 are ...
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Kitchen Remodel - How to relocate drain for new sink position?
I've got no experience with plumbing, but I'm trying to learn. We've just bought a new home and are preparing to redo the kitchen, which is... delightfully old. We want to add a dishwasher where the ...
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How do I vent for my laundry tray/sink?
I live in an IPC state.
This is a picture of our interior walls of our laundry room. We are about to get new laundry machines and we want to add a sink on the left of the room against the wall (sorry ...
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Reducing two drains from a double sink down to one, that are connected by a loop
Doing a kitchen remodel and I tore out the sink, the sink cabinet and the sheetrock behind the sink and this is what I'm seeing:
It was a double sink (two sinks side-by-side, with two drains but with ...
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Finding the ptrap to unclog the kitchen sink
I am trying to unclog my kitchen drain and unsure if the black section in the first picture is the p-trap or not? I am trying to avoid opening up something that I should not be trying to open up. I ...
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Sink drain popped off when sink was full
While draining a full sink, this pipe came out.
What is the proper name of the white rotating nut-like part?
I reattached the pipe and hand-tightened the nut. Should I do anything else?
Is there ...
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How to open lead drum trap under sink?
The sink at my workplace clogged so I looked to open up the trap and clear it out. The trap looks like a drum trap, maybe installed upside down as it has the lid on the bottom.
I went to open it with ...
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Very small and slow leak after new faucet installation from plastic cap under bathroom sink faucet
I recently installed a new faucet into our sink bathroom as well as reinstalled both cold and hot water lines. I realized that there was some water on the bottom of the cabinet. I put a tiny plastic ...
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Moen: What do I do when a horizontal rod for a popup drain is too short?
Pretty much the same as this question: What do I do when a horizontal rod for a popup drain is too short?
Can anyone hook me up for what to do for a horizontal rod too short for a Moen setup? My setup:...
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What can be a replacement for this brand of sink faucet?
I need to get a replacement handle for one of the sinks in the bathroom which has a broken handle. Handle is acrylic and has a square stem. I can't seem to find the name of the brand anywhere on the ...
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How do I fix a leak under a bathroom sink?
The leak is happening where the red circle is, and started after I flushed the drain with clog remover. Based on other plumbing pictures I found, the pipes look like they may not even be the right ...
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Is sink too low for proper drainage?
In a utility sink in my basement, I’ve always had problems with the sink leaking when there is water to drain. It’s never been a huge problem because the sink wasn’t used often so I didn’t mind if the ...
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May a single sink be safely drained through the vent pipe on a sewage ejector pump? [closed]
I have a new bar sink in my basement. The only remaining jobs are to tie the pex lines into the main water lines and to connect the sink drain to the sewage pump. The part that has me a bit troubled ...
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What is this blue stuff on the threads of the p-trap under my bathroom sink?
I had one heck of a time getting the p-trap off while replacing the drain. I'm trying to figure out if this blue stuff is some type of thread sealant but I can't find anything on google that matches ...
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Can use a NPS nut to attach a NPT nipple to a sink back
I need to attach a wall mount faucet to an old porcelain sink. I have a 3" nipple (NPT) and need a nut on the backside to draw the faucet down tight on the sink back splash.Will an NPS nut fit ...
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Moen bathroom faucet handle removal
I have a moen faucet handle that has been hard to turn and I suspect some kind of build-up. Anyway, I tried to remove the handle, and from my research, it seems I have to turn the base but it is ...
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Leaking Bathroom Sink Water Supply Valve
I have a leak at a supply line valve under a bathroom sink. I've read through several "suggested" posts, but it appears every leak is different. In my case the leak is almost non-...
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Need help removing sink faucet cartridge!
I need help with two things:
Identifying which 3 holes inch faucet setup this is? Most of my house is Moen but this is not. I need to replace the soap dispenser and the spray handle, and cartridge.
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