subject: Plumbing - Drain Pipe Installation [print this page] Contrary to popular belief, you are not required to hire a professional plumber to install drain pipes underneath your sinks. No matter what the configuration, you should be able to correctly install the system yourself. In this article we will outline the necessary steps to installing drain piping.
Step 1 : Configuration : Check under the sink to figure out precisely which sorts of pipe you want. A piece will be wanted to connect your drain to the rubbish disposal or wall trap. You can even need to assemble a custom piece to have it work with your sink configuration. All this can be done using plastic washers, nuts, and pipes.
Step 2 : Sieve : When installing drain pipes, the very first thing you must do is secure your sink basket. The sieve bottom has a tiny piece of pipe sticking down which you can connect straight to the drainage. Be certain you are using the metal washer that comes included with the strainer. Be sure the sieve is soundly fitted in the sink and doesn't jiggle around. Place some putty on the bottom of the sink and press it into the drain to secure the placement.
Next, use a piece of PVC tube to attach to the sink basket and fit it along with a washer using the adhesive. Apply additional adhesive to the end and slide the metal nut on the secure side before tightening with a wrench.
Step 3 : Disposal Set-Up : If your sink has a rubbish disposal, you want to attach the unit to the remainder of the system so that any item running thru the sink will then go to the disposal and thru the piping.
Place a bit and wash on the disposal elbow and apply adhesive to the PVC pipe. Screw it onto the elbow. The pipe you fasten to the disposal will need to be T-shaped with an outlet that's raised end. Part of it should be hanging down and can be attached to the wall to stop it from moving.
Step 4 : Disposal to Wall : Place 2 nuts on the wall trap with one facing outward and the other toward the wall. Use an S-shaped piece of pipe and attach it to the open side coming from the disposal. Attach just as the other pieces using washers, nuts and adhesive.
