How to replace kitchen sink strainer

How to replace kitchen sink strainer. This video is easy to follow instruction on replacing the sink strainer (basket strainer). This is a easy DIY project that will fix your kitchen sink drain leak. I hope this helps. Subscribe here :kzbin.info...
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[@eodgibby9388]

I just followed your instructions and it worked perfectly! Thank you!!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is great to know!

[@susanseymour2997]

Thanks for the tips Brian! My kitchen drain is still going strong!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Great to hear! I love hearing that..

[@jewilso08]

My man. You the best. You saved me 100 dollars. Thank you. Keep the VIDs coming.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

So happy we were able to help you! Hope we can help again!

[@davidminaker1338]

Thanks for your instructions, it was helpful for a successful installation. Thanks Brian

[@grimrapier6485]

Thanxamuch! this video demystified the process.

[@davids9654]

I ended up having to use a Dremel on speed 6 and spent 2 cut-off wheels cutting the collar (or nut) off. It went quick, couple minutes. The cut did go a little too deep and breached the lower strainer but got through the collar (nut) with out touching the sink. The collar (nut) snapped right off and the flange had corroded away ( after only 3yrs of use) and disintegrated as I peeled it away from the drain. Replaced all parts and drain with new as shown in this video. Pro-tip: I used mold-mildew resistant clear silicone in place of putty. Over the years I noticed the putty washing away. I put a thin bead around the parameter of the drain flange. I chose silicone over caulk because I need a seal not a 'glue' or 'bond'. Also being silicone, future removal shouldn't be a p.i.t.a. had I used caulk.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I know a lot of plumbers have switched to putting silicone instead of putty in this situation for the same reason. Glad you got it taken care of. DreMel for the win.

[@maxstritzel4263]

Sweet, easy install.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for watching! And glad I could help!

[@uTubed007]

Great video and instructions, quality of picture and sound is great also. You, sir, are a sympathetic guy (attracting the liking of others) ;-)

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you liked the video and hope it helped! Please Consider subscribing. I hope to keep the videos coming!

[@thetruth5672]

Sir, you just saved my life

[@jthreeb]

Thanks man! i needed this, my strainer just broke on me, changing it tomorrow!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Hey man I’m glad to know I can help!

[@jthreeb]

@@ThatFixItGuy btw, worked like a charm!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Sweet!

[@johnjohn-ne8fw]

Nice job.👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for checking out the channel and happy to help!

[@lequang2296]

Great clip You done good Like it

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thank you for checking the channel out.

[@datTran-ot9vg]

Very helpful , Thank you !!!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You are very welcome!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You are very welcome! Glad I could help!

[@eodgibby9388]

Dude I just found 2 of my basket strainers leaking on the RV. This is perfect thank you!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Happy to help. Thank you for checking it out Gibby!

[@rosehatcher9869]

Great video. Lots of good tips. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove the drain when the cross pieces in the drain have corroded away. How do I stop the drain from spinning when trying to unloosen it?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Mini hack saw. Cut into the nut on the bottom then pry it apart. Here is a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHK1m4SYj9yLpLc

[@jamessurname2285]

Any idea where that under sink catch tray came from?

[@viwu1566]

I followed your instructions and replaced the plumbers putty and stop the leak around the basket strainer, but now I notice water is slowly seeping from the brass nut even though I have a tail piece washer in there. Any suggestion on what else I can do ?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I put some Mega Lock Thread Sealant link: amzn.to/3bwsRVK all over that nut at the 7:45 mark. You can use and type of pipe dope (Liquid thread sealant) . I just happen to like this one best. That will help with that drip.

[@smdnsnnd7254]

Are strainer sizes standard in terms of the fitting size and angle of the drain of the sink?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yes they usually are.

[@samir7hana]

Also, if the metal nut stuck; then, I would use BBQ Utility or Multi-Purpose Lighter to warm up and expand the metal nut for 30+ seconds, then will be easier to untie !

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I will remember this. Thank you.

[@hermosohouse349]

Where did you get that really nice custom fit mat underneath the sink?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I don't know why but I have had to write this response 4 times now. It is called the Xtreme mat. Here is a link for one:Xtreme mat Kitchen link: amzn.to/2YBVptM Her is the review video I did. I love these things. Sorry for the late response. Xtreme mat review video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXKWpaKNYraehKM

[@hermosohouse349]

@@ThatFixItGuy Thank you so much... I actually looked it up on Amazon right after I asked the question and found it. Thanks anyways. Next time you may consider putting a link to the products featured in your videos.

[@gamelyinn5605]

May problem is when I get to the part to putting the pipe nut on under the basket and tighten that it turns the whole basket and it gets loosened so did I not get the basket tight enough?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yep sounds like the basket strainer is not tight enough. That nut just has to be snug tight most of the time. I use megalock on the seal cause sometimes it wants to leak. Basket strainers can be a bear! You can do this! If you like send me a picture of the basket strainer.

[@TheJdeweys]

When should you replace the basket or just the putty? Mine is leaking a bit but i replaced them about 5 years ago.Should i just replace the putty or just start over with a new basket?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

If the basket and the gasket still look good I would use them again. If putty is not working do to movement in your sink you could silicone the basket in as well. It does not crack or get get hard like putty over time.

[@TheJdeweys]

@@ThatFixItGuy Ok thank you!

[@chadbastin2678]

I've did my best to find a video where where you use silicone when installing kitchen sink strainer by someone who knows what they are doin can't find one. Is it that by design, is there a reason why not to use silicone? If so please explain , if not could you please do one? Lol

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

DIYer working on a wet bar sink replacing the strainer. This is the first time I've encounted, in this video you call a "bell"; I couldn't find something similar at the big box store. What is its purpose and does it need replaced with the same? Thank you in advance, this has me perplexed.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You don’t need to install this style. It is just an easy style to install. Does your bar sink have a smaller drain?

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@ThatFixItGuy thank you for responding, I watched a few more of your videos and determined it was all plastic, but not anymore. Thanks for the instructions, great help. 👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. Hope we can help again.

[@rockyravine1155]

replace the strainer with the kind he's removing. It's a better design than the new one he's putting in. Could have also just cleaned and installed, the old one looks fine.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

You could have reinstalled the old one except this one would not seal good and the cheap metal on the bottom kept bending.

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

What is the technical name for the nut you removed at 1:52? Thanks.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

that is a 1 1/2 slip joint nut. Did that nut break on you?

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

@@ThatFixItGuy yes, it broke. Thanks for providing the name.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Happy to help!

[@kristys8]

Does the megalock help keep it from leaking? I can't seem to get a good seal. My strainer basket is sealed at the sink but i cant get it to stop leaking at the bottom of the strainer basket.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yes I do you megaloc on the plastic washer to stop leakage. I just coat the whole plastic washer a little bit and you will be good to go.

[@troyberecz707]

So you tighten the nut real tight? The last reseal job I did only lasted 4 months.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Sometimes with this it is best to tighten and let it sit for awhile and tighten again. Is the seal from the plumbers putty what’s going bad?

[@troyberecz707]

@@ThatFixItGuy I think it is the expansion/contraction, and not tightening the nut enough. At first the rubber seal bunched up, so I had to loosen, and didn't tighten as well as I should have. It was a confidence issue. It had been a while since I had done a repair. So on this repair I very slowly tightened up the nut, waited and retightened.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah right on. With basket strainers you have to do that some times. Less in warmer environments, but nevertheless it usually has to be tightened a couple of times.

[@DarkSim77]

1:55 not even close to the reality of how hard mine is to turn..

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Ok so I have been there! There are times when you may want to get a mini hacksaw or something and cut the nut!

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Black widows! Hiding clip areas be careful!?!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I don’t think we have black widows here.

[@chadbastin2678]

I'm sure it lasts awhile when installed perfectly but it's GOING to fail regardless at least from my experience granted I'm not plumber but.. have more than working knowledge of plumbing.

[@chadbastin2678]

I mean plumbers putty fails by design so why use it? It dries cracks etc etc , every video I did find was because plumbers putty fails!

[@alnov91]

These installs are the most mistaken ive ever seen. The rubber gasket ideally goes between the sink and the strainer, but most cheap sinks are not recessed enough to perfectly allow this, which forces a putty job. There is no function to installing rubber seal below sink. Blows my mind how so many people cant understand how a caulk-less drain works. 😢