Installing a sink drain is a matter of connecting the tailpiece, the trap, and the wall pipe. The walkthrough keeps the pieces aligned and sealed.
The parts
Gather the tailpiece, the P-trap, the extension, and the slip nuts. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the kit has the standard pieces.
The tailpiece
Connect the tailpiece to the sink strainer, tightening the slip nut. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the nut seats on the gasket.
The trap
Attach the P-trap to the tailpiece, with the curve facing down. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the trap holds the water seal.
The wall
Connect the trap's outlet to the wall pipe with the extension. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the extension adjusts to the wall height.
The alignment
Align the pieces so the pipe slopes gently to the wall. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the slope keeps the water flowing.
The test
Run the water and check the joints for drips. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In Plainfield, the leak check is the final step.
The call
Install the drain leak-free. Call 888-217-3585 and Plainfield, NJ Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Plainfield pro for the job.
Plumbing in Plainfield: what to know
In Plainfield, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Union County — from North Plainfield, Watchung and Fanwood to ZIP codes like 07060, 07062, 07063 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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