How To Install a Basket Strainer Assembly in Kitchen Sink Drain Opening

[@nickwilliamson5119]

Thanks man, needed the reminder on doing this little project.

[@ThomasRyan-y9v]

Thanks Ben! This video was perfect because this information is missing from the Ruvati installation instructions. Also, thanks for using a tripod with your video. Nothing worse than watching shaky "how to" videos.

[@opentrunk]

That looks like the Attop sink & strainer that I just bought. No instructions were included so I wasn't sure where the gaskets go and whether I needed plumbers putty or not.

[@herpnuthouse]

I have just used your technique, was very straightforward and easy. Thanks!

[@SarahShelton-q9z]

Is the replacement of sink strainer that goes to a garbage disposal the same.

[@rayjoy615]

Thanks, didnt know what to do with that foam gasket. Really helped me!!!

[@MsRubbersidedown]

Thank you so much exactly what I needed to see and the exact same thing that I bought

[@jonnyfish76]

Did you have to install a separate sub panel for this installation?

[@stevelist3496]

Ben, a question Ruvati instructions show white foam gasket hoed underneath sink. Tried doing it twice with plumbers putty It leaks after a while. Which way is correct? Thanks

[@shannonrunyon-sturgill2367]

Not his way! White foam goes underneath ,under the rubber gasket it prevents rubber gasket from getting destroyed during tightening He is so wrong n you don't seal the nut bc if u have a future leak, u have to cut off nut!

[@Albertojedi]

I'd used both, 100% silicone RTV and plumber's putty. Silicone lasts way longer. The putty dries and cracks faster.

[@MotherB]

Hi. Do you have a video showing water and debris going down and using the plug? Thanks 🙏

[@ShannonFromRichmond]

Here is an installation guide folks: images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/ec/ec855e18-a594-4a96-949b-e689b18d95a3.pdf

[@amitpanchal6151]

this help huge. i didnt get any instructions and this video, while i like silicone, not sure if its ideal

[@benmcdonnell4167]

Thank you. At 2:30 I don't understand why the manufacturers don't simply supply a second rubber gasket to seal the upper surface of the sink same as the lower surface. Is there a reason for this?

[@tjf1114]

Because you're supposed to use plumber's putty to seal the upper surface. Most strainers come with simple instructions. If you follow them, you'll be fine.

[@benmcdonnell4167]

@@tjf1114 OK but does that work better than using a gasket for some reason? I will check the manufacturer for instructions. Strainer was installed by a professional, instructions were mislaid

[@tjf1114]

@@benmcdonnell4167 A rubber gasket on top can create a bit of a lip which will collect gunk. Plus, the rubber can tend to give off a black residue as it breaks down over time. At least this has been my experience. Good luck.

[@williamivey5296]

When I installed a new acrylic sink I used plumber's putty. Fast forward a couple of years and there was water running out from under the sink from the side we used to soak dishes. The side often full of warm, soapy water. Which, from what I could determine on "autopsy", had removed the oil from the putty over time causing it to crack and leak. Cleaned everything off and redid it with 100% silicone and it never leaked again (for the six or so years until the house was sold, at least).

[@omarshishani5899]

It was cool to see a video that uses silicone :)

[@ggc7318]

O No...no silicone addhesive at the strainer tread please. You will need to use some saws to cut through the strainer or destroy the whole sink in future if you need to replace anything.

[@metatechnologist]

It is also the wrong sequence for the gaskets. He needed to put the silicone on the lip, install the basket, then the rubber ring underneath, then the white gasket, then the nut.

[@marrapu7nikhil]

How do you attach garbage disposal to a single bowl sink with a basket strainer?

[@Raider24]

Basket strainers are for the non disposal side....if u just have the 1 drain then it wont fit with ur disposal

[@MrDdcnorris]

I hope this works! Getting the silicone to release down the road scares me. Thanks for the information

[@harrychana2739]

Is it special silicone or regular you can buy home depot etc, thanks

[@cork333]

Great Job doing a 1,2,3...The version of drain I have is about the same, not very good instructions on how to seal...thanks

[@lawrencechiu5719]

This video is proof not to take home DIY videos as truthful instructions

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

True! Except that I am a Master Plumber... So don't take my advice. It's garbage! ;)

[@Albert-bk1jz]

@@BenjaminSahlstrombro, I used plumbers putting. I hope it last a few years, if not, wife is going to be pist 😂. Next time I’ll use a silicone. Thanks for the video, I saw it about 10 minutes late😅.

[@landdon24]

So the silicone is going to last longer than plumbers putty? Are you able to remove the drain in the future to replace it?

[@gregphillips1393]

What is the size of the bottom of the strainer to connect the drain?

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

1 1/2" usually.

[@kneel-kr3ml]

What is it with siliconing everything to death. I would think taking the foam ring off altogether and just using putty would be fine. I haven’t done 100s of sinks but if all the ones I have done, I have had zero issues... some people are just silicone happy... heck I should think the supplied gaskets, if used correctly, would probably do the job. It is how the sink was designed...

[@shannonrunyon-sturgill2367]

Correct he put the foam gasket on top n sealed the nut on !

[@MrK-dg7bu]

Hi Ben if I doesn't want to use the silicon what will be happen I just like to use the rubber and tight like that can it or not thanks

[@kok842]

Great video. I’m trying to replace my drains on my kitchen sink and looked up a video related to this drain. Could you do a video on the piping that goes under the sink? I’m not experienced in this kind of work at all but being a broke college student I’ve been looking to do work on my home myself. This looks like something everyone can manage without help.

[@tonloc789]

No No this is a bad presentation "Silicon" for real? use plumber putty around the top side! and the foam, discard the foam it will make the drain higher & the water will puddle up around it! then use the gasket & nut on the bottom tighten the bottom nut! your done, there

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@russellgoldman7431]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom My GE disposal basically said to put the rubber gasket above it's really thin though and there's a fiber one for below. They recommend no plumbers putty for stainless steel. I'm doing silicone for extra precaution. Don't understand all the negativity about silicone or methods other than plumbers putty. The plumbers putty on my sink flange was growing mold and smelled awful and was just a general mess. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jJq4OmfsudbJY

[@user-lv3th9pe7u]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom silicone is better for drains, its flexible.

[@denisemartin3603]

Why no silicone?

[@brianzachary5618]

Sure looked like that nut was cross threaded.

[@gosiak3267]

by using silicone you will never get that drain out again without ruining the sink :)

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

margaret kiraga Thanks for your concern. We routinely use silicone and don't have a problem disassembling sink drain assemblies for future repair. Just make sure you use 100% silicone and not some other adhesive. Thanks for commenting!

[@dhickman4570]

Don’t use Permatex

[@gregdoh]

Mine came with a foam gasket. I threw it away and used plumbers putty.

[@siddharthbhoi8731]

What is the diameter?

[@gurjitsingh4102]

How much

[@exfed480]

You defeated the purpose by putting the white foam on top of silicone....

[@l.n.6132]

silicone ?!?!?!?!?

[@danbedard290]

Just a heads up, that black rubber gasket is supposed to go in and be the sealer for the top side of the sink and the thicker gasket is for the underside between the sink and the nut

[@brianvickers843]

Overkill with silicone either use gasket or not !

[@jaseerajasi5120]

താങ്ക്സ്

[@davidtaylor8043]

I guess you didn’t read the instructions?

[@matpisuden7980]

I have seen one video..just put both gasket on top side of the sink..it will settle this issue.

[@jmanajr]

And just completely gloss over the actual drain line connection.....

[@waynestrickland4589]

that's what I need help with right now too. Adapting to the sink drain has been a pain in the rear :(

[@shannonrunyon-sturgill2367]

You don't seal the foam gasket! It goes on the underneath above the nut n below rubber gasket so tightening don't destroy rubber gasket 🤣 Fail. Go back n get educated b4 this n u don't seal the nut neither ! Omg hes lost bad .

[@VIVAFPV]

you don't need silicon at all in this case. AT ALL.

[@1luishernan]

That's dude

[@gregbodnarchuk]

WTF? silicone? Overkill.... Just a bit. No reason to use sealant if it fits in the hole. Just looking for trouble.

[@chuongnguyen8460]

Why don’t use putty’s,not silicon 👎👎👎I don’t like this way

[@denisemartin3603]

He said silicone lasts longer?

[@denisemartin3603]

But my brother is a master plumber and he said putty!!!!!

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

​@@denisemartin3603stop whining. If you want to use the putty, nothing is stopping you.