What fittings do I need for a kitchen sink drain?

Kitchen drains are usually 1 1/2-inch in diameter, rather than the 1 1/4-inch pipes often found in bathroom sinks, so make sure you buy the right size. Occasionally, you may find a 2-inch kitchen drain outlet. If so, there are adapter fittings that can transition a 1 1/2-inch drain kit to the 2-inch outlet pipe.

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Can I use flexible pipe for sink drain?

Flexible drain parts can be used to quickly connect offset sink drains. If you have ever been a little short on pipe or had drain trap fittings that were just shy of the necessary length or angle, you’ll appreciate the usefulness of flexible drain parts.

What are the names of the parts of a sink drain?

Parts of a Sink Drain

Strainer basket: This part fits into the opening at the bottom of your sink basin.
Strainer flange: This piece sits directly below your strainer basket.
P-trap: Made up of two pipes, this assembly removes waste and water from your sink.

Where does the rubber gasket go on a sink drain?

The Flange of the basket strainer goes on the inside of the sink and the rubber washer/gasket, paper gasket, pressure cup and nut are under the sink. The rubber washer seals the sink from below, putty or caulk seal the flange to the sink from above.

Do you put plumbers putty under sink drain?

The plumber’s putty must always be applied at the bottom of the sink and the sink must be placed with all the pressure on the countertop. Tips for using plumber’s putty. Even though the putty is better than the silicone and caulk in several situations, the plumber’s putty cannot stand as a solution in all areas.

How to install two sinks that use the same drain?

2 sink drain assemblies

2 faucets

4-foot level

Hacksaw

Tape measure

Two 90-degree drain elbows

Tee

P-trap and extension

Drain trap adapter

2 double-outlet shutoff valves

How to install a lavatory sink drain?

Shut off the water supply by turning the water valves underneath the sink.

Using a wrench,turn the nuts connecting the U-shaped P trap to the branch drain pipe and sink drain tailpiece.

Remove the P trap.

Remove the spring clip and clevis strap of the existing drain assembly.

Unscrew the gasket holding the thin pivot rod.

How to install a vanity sink drain?

Drain assembly

Adjustable pliers

Rag

Plumbers putty

Screwdriver

P-trap adapter

Plastic pipe cement

Tape measure

Hacksaw

P-trap

How to replace a sink drain?

– Sink Drain Assembly – Plumbing pliers – Flat head screwdriver (only necessary if you need more torque to get the old drain out) – Plumber’s teflon tape – Plumber’s Putty (some drain assemblies require this around the flange) – Basin – Towel – Scissor – Wet wipes