Kitchen Sink Strainer

[MrPablobass]

thanks very much for this upload,much appreciated!

[hollyberry5]

i installed the strainer and the water goes down into sink but there is about an 1" of water left around the strainer creating a puddle that I have to wipe up because I have well water. What is the problem?

[MrKitchensinks]

These videos can help anyone.

You are right, it becomes easier to do

[annachou345]

We had sink leak and it was the strainer getting too old. I called several plumbers .The price was frightening. It'sabout $175-$265! After I found out your YouTube and showed to my husband. He's up and said "I can do it"

He spend around $15 for a new strainer, a box of putty and one new wrench. About half hour, the new strainer is in. Only question is how long should we wait to run the water. We should wait for the putty be completely dry, right?

Anna Chou

[AsktheBuilder]

@annachou345 You can run the water immediately. Congrats on the success!

[loneless]

Hi Tim,

My strainer has come loose for some reason, and whenever water is use in my bathroom sink the drains out of the pipe and into the cabinet below. I just wanted to say because of your video I know how to fix it (need to get me some of that plumbers puddy) and just wanted to say thanks!

[troym33]

what do you know! wow, good vid and glad i found it. im working on my sink and im no handy man but now i don't think putting putty on will be as bad as i thought. lol thank you.

[sueZQangel]

had to use my Black & Decker Wizard to cut it off...... every job I do around here is a project and now I need a nap!!!!

[onzephyr]

Thanks for the tutorial. Exactly what I needed. Watched the video purchased the parts and repaired my sink with no problems.

[kkbose]

what to do in case of ceramic wash basin i opened the strainer or waste pipe and saw a water drain hole which connects the over flow hole on top of basin how to replace a new waste strainer which allows that exit hole for water

[cooney76]

Thanks Tim, this video was very helpful

[mccartyte1947]

How does this procedure differ if you have acrylic strainer basket with center (securing) bolt? Still use puddy or something like silicon or a special rubber gasket(original came with one i think.

[ja99ha]

Tim, I'm having a problem removing the strainer neck (that extends down to the trap) from the sink strainer. The coupling nut is being very stubborn. It looks like it has corroded itself onto the strainer bowl. Any advice?

[AsktheBuilder]

Cut it off with a hack saw as a last resort. The blade goes between the nut and the under side of the sink.

[aristata]

I just had a similar problem with an old sink I'm having refinished. With my Sawzall and a metal cutting blade, I made 3 cuts -- from the bottom -- as if I was cutting pie slices, not quite all the way thru so as not to damage the sink, then each section easily fell away as I bent them towards the center. Total time: about one minute.

[bacchusnj]

Any tips on removing a stubborn basket? I have all the right tools but the basket wrench just slips off when applying the torque...

[AsktheBuilder]

Strike it with a screwdriver and a hammer.

[kokomorealestate]

Ok. I re-installed my kitchen sink which was in place 12+ years prior and never a leak. 6 months after I installed the strainers using this technique - one leaked. I again used this technique to fix it and 2 months later it leaks again and so does the other strainer

The first time I tighted the retaining ring to what I thought was a reasonable amount (~25 in-lbs). The second time much tighter - no diff - both leak.

Can you comment on how much to tighten? Seems critical!

[AsktheBuilder]

The lower ring gets turned at least 3/4 turn past hand tight. You MUST make sure the strainer itself does not move as you tighten the lower nut. I think either your putty is bad or the putty is tearing if you're allowing the strainer to twist as you tighten the lower nut.

[yumyumsashimi]

Check if your strainers are flat and even and not warped some are cheap and bend easily when you tighten them.

[skullfoot]

Tim, did you use putty on the faucet too? when you installed it? thanks.

[AsktheBuilder]

I believe I did. Some come with great gaskets.

[TralongoBuilders]

Couldn't you use Silicone instead of Plumbers Putty? Wouldn't it be a little easier?

[AsktheBuilder]

I would never do that. But you can do whatever you want. As far as easier, no way. Silicone is so messy.

[TralongoBuilders]

I have never done that either. But, yes you are right it would be messy! Thanks, Tim.

[westyno6]

hey leave these jobs for me...

plumbers need work too ... haha

Good job though...

but over the years i have picked up some nifty tricks to make things easier.

[atfinsano]

Thanks for your videos, Tim. Time to get that sink to stop dripping.

[AsktheBuilder]

You're most welcome.

[87even]

your videos are so professional!!!! love them....

[torontomapleleafer]

So, you say that there are threads to tighten into the pipes. So let me get this straight...

Do you put the whole strainer together, tighten the basket onto the drainage pipes then when that is done, tighten the nut to the washer?

[AsktheBuilder]

Just watch the video again and follow those steps. It is very easy.

[swiftshark]

Any pointers on changing the matching food processor rim?

[AsktheBuilder]

Similar scenario. Look at the tension ring and bolts.

[AsktheBuilder]

Thanks! I have about three other videos that show the entire process. Just type  sink askthebuilder in the search box above. All of them will show up. Do the same with faucet askthebuilder.

[Narutoneji100]

your videos are great and interesting to watch.

[coltrain210]

Hey - You should be proud. Nice videos.

[AsktheBuilder]

Many thanks!

[seanseanseanseansean]

That is a great tip. Good video. At this pace I might watch all 240 of them today.

[FUQQED]

modifying/removing or adding plumbing fixtures or piping that requires a permit. repair of this nature should not need permit. Jack O' Alltrades

[markv33]

Always ask a master plumber for plumbing advice. You wouldn't go to the doctor to have him work on your car would you? And remember, anytime you do plumbing work in your township, county, district, ect... A plumbing permit must be pulled by a master plumber. If not fines could be applied.

[AsktheBuilder]

Markv33, I am a master plumber. Hey, I just went to your channel and there is nothing there. We have no idea who you are. Are you a licensed master plumber? Maybe the first video you should make is one of you getting your plumbing license out of your wallet. :-> It is not a great thing for your credibility to go around making comments when you are invisible. Start making your own videos showing the rest of us you know something about plumbing.

[alreggie]

I've never seen a plumber yet that showed me before he started that he knew anything about plumbing. He just did the job and left.

[AsktheBuilder]

Well, you can't ever say that again as I am a licensed master plumber..... :->

How would you suggest the plumber show you what she / he knows *before* they start?

[sulivel]

wow that didn't look too difficult, I'll go start my job now, but I'm always so afraid to take things appart like the plastic pipes under the since because I never put them back properly or something, can you do a video about that in the future, thanks...

[bearwoodcarpentry]

go careful removing the putty underneath with fingers the edges of stainless steel can be razor sharp.

regards

[MiChAeLrIdEsBmX]

@bearwoodcarpentry I was taught to use the excess putty to remove the rest, to avoid that issue. :)

[ChefTips]

Man I wish I'd seen this video before I did my job... Great tips!

[mrmel44]

thank you so much for your help. Thank God for youtube!!

[Ls7colorado]

I thought google made youtube?

Great info though either way!

[sweeeedishfish]

No.. YouTube made YouTube. Google just bought it for lots and lots of money.

[rupebier]

Under the sink I go...thanks for the help!!

[ZodiacKilah]

"you're on your own" hahahah lol :D

[Axenmoon]

Wow it's simple, the seal has partly come off my drain cover, and I have been putting off getting it fixed for a few weeks.

[STARVINGARTISTS310]

i saved a lot of sweet moolah. thanx tim

[freespeachrulez]

Wow that was easy.."help i've fallen and I can't get up"

[weddingtips]

Once again...another great video! Fantastic information. (I hope you were able to get out from under the sink!)

[AsktheBuilder]

Just barely.......  :-)

[Grancie48]

I'm learning so much from all your videos. Thanks for posting them.