Well, sink repair is not a very tough task to do, if you know how to do it. To repair a sink would require few tools, for example sink calking gun and sink caulk sealant in case that your sink already has some small leaks or if your sink does not have any leaky problems then sink sealing tapes and sink caulk sealant would be required in order to make sure that your sinks stays waterproof and water tight for years to come.
First off, it is recommended that you disconnect your sink drain line from the sink in order to prevent any damage while trying to fix the sink. Afterward, remove the top part of your sink bowl which will allow access to the rubber stopper where your sink drains are connected with. If you had already disconnected your sink drains then this step would be unnecessary.
Then make sure that there is no debris or dirt caught inside the holes of your sink drain; if there is then get it out using a screwdriver and pliers (do not over do it though). Afterward, take one wire coat hanger (or whatever wire service provider that you have), bend one of its ends into a shape that can cover the sink drain hole. Then take some plumber's putty and pack it at the sink drain hole where your sink drains are connected with. Clamp down the wire coat hanger to the sink drain, making sure that it is properly seated over the sink hollow. Take your sink caulk sealant and apply a bead along both sides of the sink hollow where your sink drains are connected to ensure a good seal.
If there's no leak coming from your sink stopper then try this method in order to repair sink leaks:
Take out all of the pipes in which water is released when sink stoppers are closed so it will be easier for you to identify the sink stopper disassembly sink pipes. Also, take note that all sink stoppers are mounted in different ways, so when you're trying to identify the sink stopper disassembly sink pipes just pay attention on how it is done for your sink. To fix a leaky sink especially when the problem originates from the copper pipes which are attached under the basin of the sink.
Once you have identified which sink drain lines are connected to your sink stopper then disconnect them from your sink basin by using pliers or wrench in order to prevent any unnecessary damage. Afterward, take a copper pipe cutter and cut off the remaining part of the sink drain line at its connection point with the sink stopper casing using slight twisting motion so you will not get caught with sharp edges while cutting off these pieces of metal pipes.
Next, apply some plumber's putty over the sink stopper casing where the sink drain lines are connected to, then clamp down sink stopper silencer to sink sink drain line connection point so you will have a better seal. Make sure that the sink stopper is fully seated to prevent any leak or any other problems in future.
Once sink stoppers are completely re-assembled, apply plumber's putty at each sink hole to provide a sound way for your sink drains. Afterward, take an exhaust pipe cutter and cut off excess wire coat hanger from the sink drain holes since it might cause clogging if left there. Finally, turn on your water supply to make sure that your repairs had been successful; if there are no leaks or whatsoever then congratulations! You just successfully fixed sink sink leak caused by the sink drain line connection.
If your sink leaks underneath your sink, leaking under sink is usually due to damaged rubber gaskets beneath sink stoppers or other problems like broken s-trap, or pipe joints (or anything that should not be there). Simply replace damaged rubber gasket with new one and see if sink sink leak is still happening.
If your sink sink leak is still happening after replacing sink sink stopper rubber gasket, then it might be the sink drain line that needs to be replaced or have other kinds of problems that are not covered in this article.
Conclusion paragraph:
If you’ve got a leaky sink, don’t worry. You can get the issue fixed without having to rip out your whole kitchen or bathroom plumbing system! All it takes is some know-how and time on your hands. We at EZ Plumbing USA are experts when it comes to all things plumbing, so give us a call today if you need help with repairing that pesky leaking pipe under your faucet.
Author Bio:- Angela Louise
Angela is a marketing manager at EZ Plumbing USA. She has a great interest in educating readers about various leakages that can happen in their home or offices through her articles. With extensive knowledge of water leak and slab leak detection techniques as well as HVAC systems, Angela wants to make readers aware about the warning signs indicating leakage and predictive AC and Heater maintenance and also how to fix them to refrain from dangerous and costly consequences.
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