P-Trap Installation: Drain Doesn't LINE UP with Bathroom Sink Pipe - 2022

[@Peter-.H]

Well! No nonsense, straight to the point. This must be the best tutorial video i have seen in a long time. I subscribed 👍 Thank you .

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped, thanks.

[@jinglingbabygarage7030]

Very nice, just what I need to fix my offset! Thanks

[@victorn4745]

Agreed. Thanks!

[@queennefertiti35]

Agree

[@ricardohuertas1805]

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[@603storm]

Meanwhile, in my world…..go to home center and discover they don’t have all the needed pieces in ABS or PVC, buy many elbow combinations of each, go home, still doesn’t work. Go back to home center, buy more stuff, repeat 4 more times, cut multiple lengths of pipe to make everything fit because the first 3 pieces were too long or too short. Take a break for dinner. Make sure no one uses the sink. Still doesn’t fit. Go back to home center and buy multiple universal kits with the bendy hose.. jury rig everything together , check for leaks, redo do 2 more times because there are leaks, tighten every connection just short of failure, no leaks, stand back and admire a job well done.

[@joeaverager]

Add in drive 70 miles round trip b/c the local Lowes doesn't have the same plumbing selection that the one in the next town does. Still not sure I have everything I need to make it work. I could order it from them but it won't be here for 5 days unlike the auto parts store which can usually have things for me within 24 hours...

[@skdzone6779]

I resent you talking about me 🤣😂first bathroom problems😉

[@ONE_22]

🤣🤣 So true! A 15 min home project always takes 8 hrs.

[@WhiteDoberman]

Same

[@nedergubis2638]

Same here😢

[@MrKbsweeney]

If this is really for beginners then I would recommend dry fitting everything before glueing a single piece. But a nice video. Well paced and easy to understand.

[@rayray8687]

Dry fitting can be difficult on friction-fit joints as they won’t always bottom out until they’re wetted with glue. You’ll probably end up cutting too short for a full fit. Better just to trust your tape.

[@stevelopez372]

@@rayray8687Yes simply measure depth of socket for good measurements. If you dry fit don’t forget to glue all of the joints,lol.😊

[@alanpecherer5705]

"recommend dry fitting everything before glueing a single piece." +1000

[@bluesky11187]

I’m a 60 yr woman, beautiful explanation, and yes I did it ,

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped. Thanks for your feedback

[@bugpack6]

Great video. And finally someone understands background sounds that help you focus. Thank you.

[@Francog413]

I'm helping my Mom out by installing two new vanities and sinks that are both smaller and offset from the old ones she had. This is the exact problem I wasn't exactly sure how to fix properly. This gave me all the confidence I needed to get it done! (Not a plumber. Just handy with things and a Son trying to help his mom save some money) Thank you for this excellent tutorial! Love it.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped. 👍

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

how did the install go?

[@Viking74256]

I work at Home Depot plumbing department and at least couple times a week I have to explain this very process to DIY customers, some understand it right away others I have to go over and over and over this process. Great video 👍🏻

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Show them our video next time. Thanks for your comment.

[@brandonbell5357]

Keep going over it why you get paided just saying

[@DMcBoo2002]

I probably don’t “like and subscribe” as often as a should, but this tutorial was so clear and straightforward, I had to. Well done, sir.

[@ralphriffle1126]

Hope everyone noticed he used a " 1 1/2 " trap with a ground joint union. Well done

[@KpxUrz5745]

Excellent demonstration. This is needed on most sink jobs and sometimes surprisingly frustrating to resolve.

[@pcm7315]

That would have taken me all day.

[@rayray8687]

@@pcm7315: Don’t take up plumbing then, lol. This was actually the easiest situation you’ll encounter.

[@pcm7315]

@@rayray8687 Only if I get paid by the hour. 🙂

[@pcm7315]

@@rayray8687 Only if I get paid by the hour.

[@cbereal]

Perfect video. Spent hours trying to make parts who egg knuntil Ii found your video. I had all but the 1-1/4"-1-//2" adapter. Thank you for sharing.

[@signsofautumn1]

I love the simplicity of your instructions. For a female without knowledge, it helps me to understand the instructions better when there’s not a lot of useless talking. Thank you

[@shannond2707]

This is the best, most straightforward video explaining this process that I've found. Thank you very much for sharing!! You probably just saved me HOURS of struggling 👍🙂

[@JonathanKelley]

On top of the great content (exactly what I needed), I really enjoyed the calmness (and music) and simplicity of your presentation. Too often videos are amped up and this was a delightful change. Subscribed!

[@anyone150]

Certain portions of plastic pipes are threaded to allow you to tie one segment to the next. This eliminates the need to glue one part to the next which is best avoided if possible. It will make it easier to take apart and reassemble if you need to clean out debris causing the drain to clog.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Trap adaptor and union Ptraps make it easy to take apart for cleaning or maintenance. Because trap 90 is glued to the trap arm, line clean out is installed for drain cleaning. Thanks for your comment.

[@SosaTV]

EXCELLENT video. I've never had to deal with a 2" black pipe coming out of the wall like this before where any glueing of pieces was involved. Old house, new "opportunity" for learning I guess. This video was amazing!

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks for your feedback

[@michaelkaye4998]

Can you comment on why you used a trap adapter between the sink and trap instead of the standard tail extension with nut?

[@brandonbell5357]

It doesn't line up

[@TheSpatulaCity]

Not bad. The only thing that bugs me is that you didn't ream the inside of the cut pipes to ensure smooth flow. Little jagged ABS pieces can easily cling onto hair and start to cause clogs over time.

[@rayray8687]

That bothered me too.

[@neli.a]

Did he glue the p-trap? 😮 Doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose, ie to remove and clear clog or obstruction?

[@petemiller519]

That bothered me three. I am not a pro, but I would install some cardboard on the bottom of the cabinet to prevent drips. I liked how he gave the bottle of glue a little tilt to get glue on the brush. He must have done thousands of sinks. Good video, don't mean to be picky. Cheers.

[@Faruk651]

@@neli.a The p tap has a threaded connection. You can always unthread the p trap and tail piece than take the p trap out to clean.

[@stevelopez372]

@@neli.ano, it has unions for easy removal and cleaning. Accessible P traps are never glued! Well usually not, Lol.

[@theStarkArts]

Love the soothing music. Forgot i could chill out while I'm doing this

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Haha! Glad you liked it.

[@michelsavoie6971]

When you cut the abs pipe, and you removed the burrs on the outside with your glove, did you remove the burrs on the inside? Those burrs will clog things up with hair.

[@sven8957]

Very well done video! No wasted time, and no quickly skipping over the essential material. 👍🏆

[@lovera3878]

Straight to the point. I am presently facing this situation and you answered my question simply and easily. Off to Home depot for that 45. I was not aware of the slope requirement. Thank you

[@bradybarker7933]

How much did he say the slope has to be?

[@acreguy3156]

@@bradybarker7933 1/4 inch to the foot I believe.

[@tagnut1952]

@@bradybarker7933 1/4" per foot when using 1 1/2" pipe.

[@timventura]

Great video. After watching it I have complete confidence I can do it without screwing it up. Thank you!

[@obey325]

Amazing video. You went over every single thing I needed to know. It’s also awesome to watch a professional at work, you make it seem so easy! As a DIYer I like how you held both pieces in one hand and the glue in the other. Will definitely do that next time instead of fumbling everything around since I don’t have a method lol.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardkelleher1711]

Thanks, you saved me a bunch of grief. The new rough in put the drain line more than 5" offset from the drain, I'm not sure why they did it that way, they had the utility sink for reference. I was trying to find fittings that would reach that far and had not considered using a bend to make an offset.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped!

[@MrBogushogus]

Great, it worked perfectly the first time right down to buying all the correct parts

[@davidruiz5383]

your video is well explained but I was not aware of the slop. and most, you demonstrated a drain that is not in line with wall outlet and the p-trap connection.; that is very common. thanks and God Bless

[@daveyjones7391]

Excellent video. Clear, concise, and easy to understand. Thumbs up from a new subscriber.

[@stevelopez372]

Drains being offset from the sink are most common, even in newly built homes. But it is not a problem as you can see by this informative video.

[@wc6975]

very good video with great explanation and workmanship. nice dry fit process to align the offset drain to the sink. thank you.

[@sunfiregirl9927yaho]

Thank you for making these videos. Saves me a lot of money so I don't make someone else Rich and rob me blind.❤😊

[@daringdarius]

Good work, straight to the point.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks

[@rajtyagi7509]

Good Job. Very easy Illustrations.Thanks alot.

[@bykycil]

Excellent video and very diligent work ethics. I appreciate your hard work, time, and dedication. 🙏

[@608_rich]

Nice clear explanation. Thanks for posting.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@blackhorse2947]

If I want to drain a shop sink directly outside do I need a drain trap or can I just attach 45 to the bottom of the sink, two inch hole in wall and drain ?

[@TheBuildingExpert]

I wouldn't recommend draining a sink outside, if you're allowed to do so, I would still install a P-Trap. It will block the passage to the sink inside from any kind of smell or insects. Thanks

[@blackhorse2947]

@@TheBuildingExpert Thank you for your honest answer. It gives me other ideas

[@TheBuildingExpert]

@@blackhorse2947 glad it helped.

[@johnberriman3567]

Amazingly well done and just what I needed. Thank you!

[@ck-4203]

Great video. So I have the same offset issue where a 45 is needed but with PVC. So could I do this by building out from the sanitary T as follows: 1) sanitary tee, 2) stubout, 3) street 45, 4) marvel connector, 5) PVC ptrap kit, 6) sink drain tail? Thanks!

[@t-mach5504]

Min Min you sure know how to do it!!! Just gorgeous! 💖😘💖😘💖😘💖😘✨✨✨✨

[@jergervasi3331]

Definitely a pro at work. Thanks!

[@fatimamohammed731]

thank you!! chasing yucky p trap smell and i think the weird p trap in my new house is not ideal + clogged. i'm going to try to replace the p trap using your guide. the drain doesn't line up with the sink outlet and i think the plumber set up something weird.

[@ThinkerTinker74]

Great background music choice. Gives an interesting atmosphere 😊

[@lynnepierce3676]

Thanks so much😊 This is very helpful. Solves leakage problem I was having under kitchen sink👍😊

[@thenexthobby]

I have one sink where the last guy apparently aligned it in one step ... with a heat gun. It looks horrible and burned but does not leak. I'll be using your method.

[@noahdecoteau6381]

A contractor that did my new vanity install "fixed" this problem by adding an s trap directly below the drain and having that go to the old p trap. I'm tired of it clogging so I'll have to give this a try

[@Lakestir]

Thanks, this really helped me fix my sink faucet thingy.

[@glennirwin4710]

Best offset plumbing video!

[@Boymandudeguy]

Perfectly informative video and very pleasant music. 10/10 new sub.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks.

[@honeyg3589]

Holy moly! Super helpful!

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks.

[@judyb4288]

@@TheBuildingExpert my drain seems more complicated than this and did not come with a towel piece so I’m having a hard time finding the extensions to fit the modification

[@martinmazukiewicz]

Dealing with that problem now. Very usefull video ! THANKS !

[@arturotorres6437]

As others have mentioned, great video tutorial that is straight to the point! This is my first video of your channel that I have viewed, and if the others are like this, then you just gained a new subscriber! Thank you for making quality videos !

[@tellfile]

How would you get it all apart in the future?

[@Harleyguy03]

Very informative tutorial, loved it. Background music......not so much. L0L. subscribed.

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

Excellent job. Plenty of education in this video. Just subscribed and so should you!

[@sivucit]

hi, i have simialr situation do u think 45 would do , or have to go with 20 etc, i am bit confused that we have 45 20, 60 etc. apprecaite if you can advise me when to use 20 or 60 .. i am clear on 45 and 90 by the way

[@joeblow9284]

What is that capped pipe in the wall under the drain pipe??

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Line Cleanout.

[@rostamr4096]

This was excellent and very helpful. Thanks

[@DaveKarl]

Why are you gluing everything together instead of using plumbers tape? Surely glue makes it impossible to disassemble later if you need to?

[@stephenkromidas573]

What is the square plug on the wall? Can that be removed if you need to use that instead of the drain above? If so, how do you remove it, and can you swap the plug between the two?

[@mikeike7114]

Hi. Why did you add a 1/4” slope? What’s the purpose? And is that requied to do, or not? Thank you.

[@videobird111]

What determines whether you would use ABS or PVC, is it the drain pipe? Also, are there benefits of one vs. the other?

[@manorhillmusic4285]

Why don't u use a ratchet cutter instead for cleaner cuts?

[@TheBuildingExpert]

It’s just personal preference. I also use rigid ratchet pipe cutter.

[@gayledeswert2727]

Hi. I can't find the 45 angle that fits on the drain pipe you are showin. When I type in 45 degree it gives me a larger elbow looking one. Would you be able to tell me the exact name of that small piece?

[@ks3788]

I thought people were moving away from abs ? Also I have to make new p trap design for my sink which was built in the 90s. how do i tell tis abs or pvc. the writting on the side verse not? or plastic apperance?

[@miriamreyna3879]

Hi what type of glue is used? What other tools are options to cut the pipes? I’m going to have to buy something to do that and I am looking for the least expensive option.

[@wric01]

Oscillating tool a must have, saw not used often as this useful tool.

[@kathrynnewillhoite4342]

Would this work with a trap where the pipe exits through the floor instead of the wall?

[@tommycorbet]

I have to preassemble and paint marker the pipes. The order that you glue I guess makes a difference.

[@allanbaldawi4896]

Great video, thank you very much, it was most helpful and achieved the best outcome, God bless!

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped

[@heretamanui21]

How would you put a garbage disposal to these sinks?? I really like them but I havent seen one yet with a garbage disposal or seen a video to add a garbage disposal to these sinks. Most house in the U.S have garbage disposal in the kitchen sinks. Please could you explain how to add a garbage disposal to these waterfall sinks!! Thanks

[@Шурча]

Здравствуйте ! Подскажите , почему у вас все соединения проклеиваются клеем, а не на резиновых соединениях ? У вас в стране свой стандарт ?

[@weakcannow]

Great video man But I really need your help I wanna ask some questions If you could respond before this day is over with Today is August 28th please sir

[@2nostromo]

This is exactly my problem. I'm so inexperienced I didn't know 45bends are available. Back to town again tomorrow. Oh right, can I borrow your reciprocating saw? And extra batteries. And a 6-pack of Speights, ta. 12pack I mean.

[@dianadyer2523]

The pipe coming from my wall is level with my wall.what piece do I buy to extend it out .the wall pipe is medal .Can pvc pipe be the extender if so how does the pvc extender attach to the metal pipe? I am.in desperate need to get mine done.Ive tried everything and nothing works.

[@gailvasey4296]

Great video! Having a problem with the threaded end of the p trap leaking. Teflon tape, pipe dope or silicone seal? What do you suggest?

[@Manpant86]

Great video!!!

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks.

[@markdemay2177]

Hello what's the chain under the sink. Is that to reinforce the underground sink. If so what is it and where purchased

[@daboys1215]

I need to do this except for the 45 degree piece at the wall. Can I cut the arm that sticks out of the wall and use a hub coupling to use another straight piece to connect with my new ptrap. The threads on the arm and new trap don't match so I'll have to cut. Ugh!

[@you2tooyou2too]

He used a 45deg because that pointed the pipe in the general direction of the trap (which can swing around for about a 10" range of position. If the drain were closer to the wall, and further away from the wall pipe, he could have used a 90deg, and of course if it were closer than 5", he would not have needed a bend at all.

[@miscsilliness]

Great video, thank you. Subscribed, liked and saved to favorites.

[@bubunelu7027]

I have a threaded copper drain pipe coming out of the wall. How do I connect that to my sink drain made out of ABS just like yours?

[@TheBuildingExpert]

You need an ABS DWV Female Adaptor for copper to ABS Transition. Hope this helps.

[@LankanBloodz1]

I loosened the union at the threaded connection to clean out the pipe, but the two pipes are stuck. Any suggestion?

[@baljeetsinghsodhi3598]

Manveer good one as well . Thumbsup.

[@Frankie433]

See you put cement on both sides. Yesterday my worker was only putting on one side, saying its the same. Now I'm going to show him this video 🍾

[@joeditta7792]

Only video I’ve seen where “ slope” is mentioned, very important.

[@rhabdob3895]

Thank you sir. I was about to have an ulcer over this exact issue.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Glad it helped.

[@michaelhall6930]

Very well done vid. Thanks

[@atomicorang]

You helped me big time Ty

[@alabaster4263]

If i need a tailpiece how high should it be above p trap?

[@creativesuit1930]

Just something for people to keep in mind you're only allowed a 135ﾟ Worth of fittings on the trap arm before it hits the stack. And never use a 90ﾟ fitting unless it's long sweep. You can also use a street 45 in a regular 45 to make a 90ﾟ fitting that's a little smoother.

[@jgz6989]

I imagine any glued pieces can now only be cut off.

[@creativesuit1930]

@@jgz6989 Depends how long ago it was glued. If it's pretty fresh you can twist em out with a pipe wrench or by hand. Also if you're careful you can pick the fitting. For a ptrap I would probably just re pipe it. Not exactly sure what the situation you're referring to is?

[@rainerrain9689]

What's a Long Sweep? Thanks.

[@creativesuit1930]

@@rainerrain9689 Just has a wider turn so it flows more easily.

[@jgz6989]

@@creativesuit1930 I'm not a plumber, it just struck me the way he was glueing every piece. None of pieces under my sink are glued...for me it's more convenient to maintain.

[@blackhorse2947]

Great info…THX

[@TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@JhunAva]

Wow... I need to show this to my hardware store.

[@AmosAmerica]

This is great! Thank you.

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Do trap size matter ? Smaller u shape better?

[@kevinchen3994]

Nice work, but didn’t think of future maintenance. It’s wrong that you glued the 90 to the 45 and the 45 to the wall pipe. When there is clog, it’s hard to unclog using a snake machine because the 90 is facing downward. One of the joints should have used a thread/removable adapter.

[@TheBuildingExpert]

There is a line Cleanout installed. Thanks for your comment.

[@schoi7045]

You are right, ours can't use a snake because the 90 degree elbow adapter. it should be disassembled.

[@ibgeorgeb]

Excellent! Thank you. 👍🏾

[@TheBuildingExpert]

You're welcome!

[@donaldy6able]

Exc instructional video thanks for posting

[@RichardDeponte-r6o]

Can you take 1/12 pipe from wall reduced it to 1/14 from sink

[@kleinhurr]

the P trap used is made of what material? also, can you elaborate more on how to check for slope?

[@you2tooyou2too]

The sewer gas/water trap is the same material as the rest of the plumbing. Slope is measured as well as you can: just use a level touching the bottom of the lowest point of pipe in the horizontal run, and for every foot of pipe upstream, the bottom of the pipe should be 1/4" higher. Here, he only had about one foot of horizontal run, before it turned vertical.

[@kleinhurr]

@@you2tooyou2too thansk a lot .

[@samiquresh5294]

very informative video, very well explained.

[@tequilalane6033]

What is the short piece called connected to the wall. I broke that piece off and I have the rest of the kit from a local store for $12. It didn’t come with that short piece 😢