Replacing Drain Pipes Under Kitchen Sink

If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it.

Replacing drain pipes under kitchen sink. There aren t many reasons for changing out the drain pipes under a kitchen sink but it s not uncommon to replace the drain assembly during a kitchen renovation when the sink is being replaced. The pipes under your kitchen sink can look daunting especially if you have two sinks but it s easier than you think to replace a sink drain pipe even if you have little plumbing experience. Traps come in 1 1 4 inch standard bathroom sink or 1 1 2 inch standard kitchen sink inside diameter sizes.

The steps for installing the sink drain will depend on how different the new sink is from the old one as well as what other components are being installed. Remove any supplies or equipment from the area under the pipes. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored.

Place a 1 gallon plastic bucket under the p trap the bend in the plumbing and turn on the water at the sink. When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove.