Kitchen Sink Drain Tailpiece Replacement Highlights

[@margaritam8140]

OMG, dude, thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this video!!!! You probably saved us at least $300 on a call to our plumber. I love plumbing and learning about it and this is just what I needed. In our case it's actually for a bathroom sink but it appears to be pretty much the same idea minus the dishwasher portion. Thank you again!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad this helped you!

[@richmac918]

The Teflon tape is not needed. It won't hurt anything but the seal on these fittings is not being made on the treads but on the slip joint washer. It's tapered so that as you tighten the nut the washer is forced between the two pipes which also has a taper. That's where the water tight seal is made.

[@jimmonte9826]

Using the Teflon tape is worse than not using it in the sense that it does not contribute to the seal but interferes with the tightening of the threads that do.

[@richmac918]

@@jimmonte9826 Possibly. Many people think the teflon tape is for sealing when in reality it is really considered a thread lubricant. I had a plumber friend correct me some years ago when I mentioned sealing threads with Teflon tape.

[@Jane-pi7vv]

I learned more from watching your "how I did it video" then from the "how to" videos. Thanks so much. Great video. Very clear. Now I'm going to change my own pipe under the sink...wish me luck.

[@RandomDudeFromSomewhere]

Thank you for posting this! My wife noticed that the slip nut under our sink is corroding, and I need to make a repair...but I didn't know what any of these parts were called, or where to begin. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, it's helped me out a lot.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad this helped!

[@LB-ht1qk]

Your video pinpointed the problem I was having and saved me from replacing the drain basket. Thank you!

[@mrchedda]

Exactly the piece I need to attach the drain hose from the dishwasher. You were a great help!

[@chrismooney8526]

Best video I've seen on changing the tailpiece. Thank you!

[@BareKnuckle321]

Thank you so much for this video. After installing a new faucet I found a leak in the same section. My sink needs the exact same replacement. You saved me $$$. Thanks again

[@racerx3727]

thanks sharing this video mine leaked at the joint were it meets the drain. I didn't know that you have to buy the whole assembly until i saw you video. I looked endlessly for the part....

[@joelmelnick3786]

Excellent video. This really helped. I like that you sped up the video when you were tightening or loosening something. Much better than skipping to the next step. Thanks for making this video.

[@craigc9945]

Great video! Clear and concise. We just got a dishwasher so I was wondering which piece I would need to connect the drain to...this video answered that question. Thanks!

[@sadcap]

Thank you for this video - Could not figure out why my sink kept leaking after taking out a gabage disposal. Had one of the washers pointing the wrong way. D'oh! You saved my sanity.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad you stopped your leak!

[@SPACKLEBOX]

Thanks a ton, this helped me swap out the old brass tailpiece with a new PVC one and now I don't have a leak anymore!

[@tonytiger33]

yes brass and copper eventually corrode but pvc does not, but when it comes to sprinkler systems and where the valves are, or elbows pvc piping can break, due to cold and hot temps. the pvc piping usually should not break inside of your home unless there is a flaw in the the manufacturing of the pipe it didnt cure properly in an area, but have not really heard of pvc piping breaking that are in between studs of a house I am sure it is possible but highly unlikely over copper or brass piping corroding over time and springing a leak.

[@Dave-jc6ky]

I think this type of dishwasher tailpiece connector might work on our single drain sink, however I didn't see what type of seal is being used on the top of this tailpiece. The sink drain I'll be working on doesn't allow for the type of seal that would slip up inside of the bottom of the sink drain. Suggestions? Perhaps just a flat seal that is also inserted into the inside of the top of the tail piece and nut at the top?

[@scooter5753]

Thank you so much for this video! This helped me fix my exact issue with my sink without needing a professional plumber...saved me $$$!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Cool! Glad I could help...

[@866mg]

So helpful ! Thank u very much for step by step instructions. I had the same problem which I fixed by following your steps and save money otherwise licensed plumbers ask for lot in condo buildings.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad this video helped you...thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@nancykendall8259]

Thank you for this great video! We had the same part as you did, and you solved the question about the washer (or lack thereof) at the top of the tailpiece. The part we removed was flanged with washer and hence the concern. Saved money and sanity!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad this video helped you. Thanks for letting me know!

[@antionettahall6347]

I was wonder the same thing because I’m having that problem now and all the videos to replace it use the washer

[@annharris3346]

I have been trying to find a video to help me with this same problem. I went to the hardware store and asked what I would need to replace this pipe. Brought new pipe home and could not make it work. Now I know why. He gave me the wrong one. Thank you for this video! Now I can stop pulling my hair out. Ann

[@tonytiger33]

You answered my question on how the bottom slip nut seals with the tapered gasket on the tail piece, because my Badger Incinerator is internally leaking and water is coming out of the bottom of the unit, but I dont know if i am going to replace the disposal unit or just put the strainer and tailpiece back in place, but i just did not know how the bottom of the tailpiece seals to the trap joint, but now I know, thanks sevenfortyone you made it really simple for anyone to do this job.

[@wraynephew6838]

Can tail pipe be pulled out of the P Trap even locked to the Ptrap with the locking nut?

[@mariamadrid2508]

Thank you for simple instructions and naming all sections.

[@mariamadrid2508]

Was here to see how to cut the PVC extension pipe. You did mention hack saw but without video.

[@pianobar7801]

very helpful, I am working on my sink. Thanks for the help.

[@TheBigScat]

The slip joint nut on my branch tailpiece cracked. There's no way to simply replace the nut? It seems it can't be lifted off the top of the tailpiece.

[@drudavis7952]

Thank you for explaining this. I fixed something without calling my father in law.

[@WillCaverly]

Real talk, important to not consult the father in law sometimes

[@EntertainmentNewsMag]

Thanks so much. Thought I had to replace sink strainer, as well Really made my day!

[@ConnieMarieXO]

Me too, in fact, I thought I had to get a whole sink if I. Really honest! I'm psyched! I love you tube.

[@steveb4810]

Is there a tailpiece washer that goes between the drain bottom and the new tailpiece?

[@kathyrastley2170]

Thank you! Figured out our leak , plumber on new construction didn’t use a poly washer at the connection 😡 Headed to the hardware store to buy a new slip nut and poly washer 👍🏻

[@SevenFortyOne]

Stuff like that happens. Glad you were able to figure it out

[@michaeljones6413]

Great video!!! I just fixed my sink replacing the slip nut that attaches to the sink drain. I also added plumbing tape around the pipe thread. thx so much save me $80 service call to a plumber

[@haroldkemp4412]

I repaired mine thanks to your video. Appreciate it!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and letting me know...

[@SherylMcGrath]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I need to do to my kitchen drain.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad I could help

[@joeyulrich5431]

Thanks!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Sorry for the delayed response but thanks for the support!

[@tommcd62]

When checking for leaks, fill up the sink with water and then drain. There is a lot more volume of water at one time than just letting the water run.

[@tonytiger33]

Just like checking for brake line repair leaks, you need to pressurize the system before you know for sure if your repair is good.

[@RandomDudeFromSomewhere]

Thank you so much for this comment! I'm new to this, and this helped me. When resetting the tailpiece, I didn't have it far enough into the p-trap, and your advice allowed me to catch that now rather than later! I removed it, reset it properly, and tested successfully. Thanks again.

[@ConnieMarieXO]

Thank you! I went to clean the trap and the whole dang pipe was in my hand! I didn't know what to do, so thank you so much one quick question tho -I was wondering how do u measure the circumference?? A ruler across the opening? Wrap a piece of string around then measure that? I have no ideA and I'm goingto attempt this myself. I noticed the pipes come in different sizes online. Unfortunately I don't drive so I have to order the part not able to take it the store with me. Any advice would be super helpful! Come on guys, I'm a lady and I still need a man! 🫢🤣 I'ma unicorn

[@SevenFortyOne]

Pipe is sold by it's diameter, not circumference. Just measure it with a ruler and you should be good

[@kellerrobert80]

At 3:09 Is that sandpaper or a file? A brass or other wire brush may have worked better.

[@SevenFortyOne]

No, that was an old wire brush with a wooden handle...kind of loos like sandpaper though doesn't it?

[@kellerrobert80]

Ah, okay that makes sense.

[@daveDevoe07]

Awesome video! Did you need to turn off the sewer gas lines at all? Under my sink there are 4 to 6 knobs! Lol not sure what’s water and what’s not!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I don't have sewer gas lines to turn off. You should consult a pro

[@awesomoparts4957]

I have the same exact problem and replaced with same exact product, but still leaks at the nuts, top and bottom. I didn’t forget the gaskets. Any suggestions?

[@SevenFortyOne]

You might need plumbers Teflon tape on the threads. Or,bit could be leaking some other place and clinging to the pipe making it seem like it's leaking at the threads

[@awesomoparts4957]

@@SevenFortyOne I did use Teflon tape and wire brushed the threads but still leaking

[@kharb5930]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I needed to know and you did a great job showing and explaining it.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad this helped!

[@PatrickSmith-zg9xl]

man this was exactly my problem and this vid helped a ton! thanks a lot.

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

Hi, I have the same situation as in the video where I switch from the brass to the PVC... I noticed when I changed over to the PVC Dishwasher tail pipe that the PVC nut by the strainer basket kind of expanded when I was running hot water! I guess yours didn't leak being that you used Teflon tape! I would of used the Teflon but I was told not to because it is not needed!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I always use Teflon tape. Its a habit I picked up from watching my dad when I was a kid and has served me well over the years.

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

BTW, is that dishwasher a Maytag?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Nope - it's a Whirlpool.

[@Hi-Tech-Ray]

Same company, my dishwasher discharge hose is identical!

[@RTCSOIREE]

I have same problem, but my dishwasher line is copper and welded into the pipe. if I cut the pipe with a pipe cutter, do Lowe's sell the rubber hose with clamps on both ends?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Best thing to do is go to Lowe's or any similar home supply/hardware store and check to see if they have something that will work before you cut the pipe.

[@wandrak]

Teflon tape is not necessary here, rather it can cause the plastic nut to crack when tightening. There are rubber rings to make the connection watertight. And why you turned water off, when you are reparing drain, not water supply? :-)

[@seanmcguire7974]

Do you need another clamp on the dishwasher tube to be safe or is it good?

[@SevenFortyOne]

Mine seems to work fine ad it is, but a second clamp probably won't hurt if you want to add one

[@DannerPlace]

I think you forgot the tailpiece washer, it goes between the bottom of the sink strainer threaded tube, and the top face of the tailpiece tube you installed.

[@707SonomaComa]

Nowhere on the web can I find a video of how to cut a chromed brass tailpiece!

[@patricktheriot8619]

No mention of the gasket needed on the top.

[@igotstoknow2]

Don't use tape on compression fittings. Adjust the drain pipe so it has a quarter inch decline into the wall to prevent buildup.

[@ConnieMarieXO]

I'm not sure I understand what that means. Don't. Put that tape on the threads? It's not connecting to the wall. U just threw me for aloop, I was ready to go now I don't know! Please explain?

[@judylabarge2420]

What about using plumbers putty

[@risetotheheavens]

mine wasn't that easy... lol. But you saved me about $300. thanks bud!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad my video helped! thanks for letting me know!

[@barrys2117]

Very helpful good job. Thank you

[@kennethprice1370]

You didn't mention the top hat gasket between the drain tailpipe and the flanged tailpipe.

[@kellerrobert80]

Didn't look like one came with the kit so it may not have been installed. Flanged fittings are unique and different than most under-sink connections, which use tapers. Here's what was needed for your application. www.plumbingsupply.com/images/tdp-1andhalf-poly-tailpiece-washer.jpg That tapered washer you installed at the top (or did you go washer-less up there?) will leak. The bottom one is correct. Note: this is a "top hat" washer for flanges and goes INSIDE the tailpiece between the plastic tailpiece and the metal strainer so when you tighten the nut, the washer compresses and makes waterproof the connection between the tailpiece and the strainer. Hope that helps. -- EDIT: After watching again, the Teflon tape may be saving you but it's not best practice.

[@Threeleggedcrow-usa]

I thought your supposed to use metal on metal there where the junction is???

[@df56gh4d5h]

That's what I heard too.

[@jasonhull2649]

You do not need to because it is a low to zero pressure flow. We do it all the time at wastewater (sewer) plants and alternate between metal and plastic so the joints don't rust fast.

[@hamsandwich6187]

Awesome, dude. Thank you!

[@maxd5373]

Exactly what I needed.

[@stephenallen9209]

Of course the one thing I need to know how to remove is already removed or broke away from the pipe

[@hpfeiffer715]

Thanks for the mention of the part not being made in China. We are always looking for American made also.

[@mahrndz]

The product IS made in China. The headquarter is located in Connecticut.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I thought it said "made in USA" on it. If it's really made in China then that's obviously a false claim...

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

tape is not needed

[@PlumberWRX]

Tape is just restraining the threads

[@MegaAlex010101]

Dude your are awesome 👌!

[@daccer6632]

very helpful! Thank you!

[@barrys2117]

Great job!

[@linejudge1996]

perfect, thanks.

[@johnk4451]

Thank you

[@verduncurling]

Thx for the info

[@1lapmagic]

It was made in China, they lied on the label. Nobody's making PVC pipe in Connecticut.

[@SevenFortyOne]

As of 2022 you are correct, however, this piece was actually made in CT. Unfortunately, the company that made it was bought out and closed in 2019 4 years after this video was published...

[@1lapmagic]

@@SevenFortyOne One day, we won't be able to get common things anymore due to Chinese manufacturing problems, and having sold our entire country away. Oh, wait, that's now.

[@CAN182403]

👍

[@michaelfoster445]

Not made in china excellent