Questions tagged [sink]
water receptacle and splash basin between a faucet and a drain
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Multi-turn valve is not turning off the water at the sink [closed]
Preparing for a remodeling of the bathroom, I tried turning off the water under the sink. Hot water turned off, but the cold didn’t. I shut off the main to the house, then replaced the angle stem ...
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Apparent manufacturing defect in bathroom sink - overflow water leaks out firing hole under sink
Just finished adding a 1/2 bath and when I tested the sink with running water - no leaks. When I closed the popup and filled to overflow, water came out through a firing hole in the underside of the ...
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Can I replace the swivel elbow of a p trap with a straight pipe
Can I replace the swivel part of a ptrap with a straight connection right into the drains of my two sink bowls? Basically like in the picture. The red line shows where the threaded swivel connection ...
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Sink Drain Stopper Removal - Cannot Unscrew a piece of plastic is stopping me from unscrewing it
I am trying to unscrew the connector for the sink drain stopper, but a piece of plastic is in the way. I am not sure how they got it on the first place with this plastic in the way.
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What can I do to fix a sink trap that's too low?
So I installed a new undermount deeper sink that messed up my plumbing. I had to cut/cap one of the wall drain to make room for the garbage disposal. So now I only have one drain to work with.
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How can I check if my sink drain is properly trapped and vented without opening walls?
This is another question in my series of understanding my drain/sewer.
I have a bathroom sink with a p-trap that enters the bathroom wall. Underneath the bathroom is a basement where I see the pipe ...
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Maximum distance between sink basket and floor outlet pipe
I am installing double bowl sink on the benchtop. I am not sure what maximum length is allowed between trap below the sink and pipe outlet on the floor?
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Is there any way to replace this laundy sink with a toilet without major renovations?
Looking to replace this basement laundry sink with a toilet. Definitely do not want to break into the concrete, and would prefer not to open the wall behind. Drain pipe from sink is 14 inches from the ...
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Faucet gets loose and has to be hand tightened every couple of weeks
I'm visiting my parents in a few days and need some plumbing help.
They have a faucet in the in their kitchen that was solid for a couple of years, but then suddenly earlier this year it gets loose ...
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Kitchen sink not draining *immediately* upon moving in. Confused what advice applies to us!
This is a question that’s been asked quite a few times but every sink seems a little different. I just moved into a house and within 2 days of moving in the kitchen sink stopped draining… I’ve plunged ...
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Downstairs Sink Connection to Upstairs Drain and AAV Advice
I'm adding a kitchenette to my basement and am looking to tie into the existing drain line for the upstairs sink to add the new sink. The sink upstairs is not roof-vented, but has an AAV. My thought ...
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Dual kitchen sink is draining very slow
my cousin-in law's sink is draining very slow.
I believe it is because she has been washing guinea pig grass/hay or something else down the sink, and now there is a blockage(s) somewhere.
After some ...
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Bathroom sink overflow leak
I recently replaced the drain in my bathroom sink. Shortly after, it began leaking from the overflow, right where that brown spot is. It looks like it’s been patched in the past, can this be patched ...
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Can I connect PEX to any sink shutoff valve?
Had to disconnect my dishwasher for a kitchen project, my existing supply line is in bad shape, bought one of those Dishwasher kits that uses PEX (see https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1-2-in-...
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What replacement part is needed to reattach the kitchen sink spray nozzle to its hose?
The head of my sink's spray nozzle came off and I'm not sure what I need to fix it.
The end of the hose has just a removable hexagonal cap but really no way to attach to the nozzle as the hose doesn'...
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Bathroom Vanity Without Baseboard Behind It
I'm trying to figure out what is in normal spectrum of work for baseboards underneath/behind a bathroom vanity. Our contractor used baseboards around the side of the vanity, but left it off the wall ...
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Water pressure in sink is low after plumber came to fix shower water pressure
We had low water pressure in our showers.
Plumber came the first time, replaced the water pressure regulator. This did not fix the issue.
Plumber came the second time. Turns out we had 2 water ...
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What tools do I need to replace this rusted p trap
This sink is draining very slowly but this p trap seems rusted.
What tools and part would I need to remove this? Tried pliers and nothing seems to budge.
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Brown gunk dripping from under sink
I noticed water droplets dripping from under the sink. I don't see any leaks or a cause other than condensation. I also noticed some brown spots under the sink which have also dripped down as well. I ...
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Hacking an IKEA Bathroom Sink/Cabinet (ENHET / TVÄLLEN) - Possible?
Is there any way to "hack" this ENHET / TVÄLLEN combination so that you could have a long benchtop sitting on the cabinet (extending for a meter to the right), and then cut out a hole in the ...
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What is causing a smell from under my bathroom sink?
(I'll preface this by saying I'm not an experienced DIYer, especially with plumbing, but this seemed to be the best place to post this question. Hoping someone can help!)
I've had a sporadic smell, ...
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How to elongate IKEA sink downspout to reach P trap U pipe?
I inherited an IKEA sink and plumbing (boooo), and today I took it apart to clean it out due to clogging.
Unfortunately, it is now leaking no matter how hard I try to put it back together.
I believe ...
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Replacing a KitchenAid Superba KDC-37 SST that is part of an Electric Sink [duplicate]
I'm removing my old Kitchenaid Superba by Hobart model KDC-37 SST. This came as one unit that consists of the cabinet, dishwasher and sink/drainboard. All new dishwashers are not really slide in ...
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How do I pull out a stuck facet cartridge adapter?
I have a black adapter for a facet cartridge that is stuck. I’ve tried to pull it out but it doesn’t budge as it’s been a few years since it’s been installed. Any advice on how to get it unstuck?
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Kitchen sink border rotting
The rear border of my kitchen sink is slowly rotting from years of water splashing, to the point there is warping & veneer detachment. Attempted to reseal years ago (note white caulking), but it ...
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Refinishing particle board with vinyl veneer [duplicate]
I have an old cabinet that is made from engineered wood with a laminate finish that resembles wood, but is definitely not hardwood. I am not sure what the finish is called but it is paper thin and not ...
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Do I need to remove a laundry standpipe trap before using the pipes for a sink?
We are renovating our basement and adding a kitchenette. The kitchenette space used to be where the washer and dryer were, as you can tell by the water, lines and drain stand pipe.
We plan on using ...
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Is my stainless steel kitchen sink really chemically dangerous?
My stainless steel kitchen sink arrived with the P65 warning for Nickel and Chromium. Will these chemicals leach into the water over time? Are they present on the surface? Can they be absorbed in my ...
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Extra line draining into P-Trap in bathroom sink is leaking
In my upstairs bathroom sink there's an extra line that feeds in from the wall to the drain pipe, directly above the P-Trap. I keep looking at different diagrams but none of them include this line to ...
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My sink is coming off the wall how do i fix it?
It is coming off the wall and as you can see the wall looks to be broken down i am not sure how to fix it correctly please help.
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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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