How to Remove and Replace a Sink Basket

Home improvement expert Ron Hazleton demonstrates how to easily remove and replace a sink basket, trading in an old, tarnished basket for a new, shiny one. To see more videos on kitchen and plumbing projects, visit http://www.ronhazelton.com.

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[ronhazelton]

Both of these suggestions will destroy the basket, but it sounds like you're planning to replace it anyway. You might be able to hold the basket from underneath by gripping the threaded end where the downpipe attaches using multi-groove pliers, ViseGrips, a strap wrench (rubber) or chain wrench.  Another method is to drill, from the top, two 1/4" holes into the sloped bottom of the basket, insert needle nose pliers and grip them with an adjustable wrench.

[ronhazelton]

The test I usually perform (after hooking up the drain) is to place the strainer basket and stopper in place, put a couple of inches of water in the sink, then lay a few paper towels on the bottom of the base cabinet. After a minute or two, remove the basket/stopper and let the water drain out of the sink. Any water spots on the paper towel will indicate a leak.

[MixtapeTube]

Thank you!

[ilikecheetos12]

and what do you use if the drain is spinning with the turning of the nut, and there is nothing to grip with that drain basket wrench(they broke off at some point)?? Thats the problem im having

[SmithFriscoFamily]

Spent 5 hours on this because both items turn. Went to Home Depot and Lowes to get the tool that is suppose to hold the basket but NONE OF THEM FIT! Tried those tools with a worker from Home Depot on their own basket strainers and the tool the have for it doesn't fit them either.

Aside from that the presentation is very nicely done.

[Lockemeister]

nice! Very good description. Just one thing. where is the test to make sure it doesn't leak?

[rockitflash]

thanks for the info,with your videos and $23.00 in parts,I was able to easily replace my sink strainer and p-trap.

[LouHill1911]

Thank you!! Thank you !! I was catching a hard time removing the basket. The basket was spinning and your site help me solve the problem. Keep up the Great information and thanks again.

Lou

[dogstar1967]

thanks for the tip ron....heading to lowes now.

[marqik]

Quick & easy. Thanks.