HOW TO CHANGE A BASIN WASTE - Plumbing Tips - Basics

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[@robertbeal]

After a silicone mess with our sink (not me), then trying a basin mate before finally using putty - wow. I'm probably more excited than I should be but what a clean, leak free finish it makes! A proper finish. I ran to show and tell my wife but the enthusiasm wasn't shared. So have come here to share my thanks. Great vids, I'm no plumber but I do find myself watching all your stuff and buying from your store (always good to have tools just in case!)

[@kalelkar]

So you'd say always go for Plumbers Mate over Basin Mate?

[@GR-bn7lk]

Thank you for this, just managed to do this job as my first ever home plubming diy job, avoided having to get hold of a plumber 3 days before Christmas.

[@Danieltammadge]

Thanks for the awesome videos. Been watching you for sometime. With your videos I’ve had the confidence to change valves (compression fittings). Cut and cap pipes after removing my mother in laws bathroom vanity unit, ready for a new install next week, and today changed my own basin waste. Next on the list full new vanity install, new kitchen tap install and in the near future moving and replacing my upstairs radiators. But before attempting the radiators I’m going to buy your online course when I have the monies. Again thank you and welcome to the dad club!!

[@earthlyone]

Thank you so much for this video. My bathroom sink has been taking 20 minutes to empty, your video gave me the insight I needed to fix it. I got the debris out of the 1”1/4 - 32mm Polypipe, realigned the seals in the ‘Polypipe to outside’ pipe & heightened the plug part of my push plug giving more of a gap as the plug hole. As a young woman, I have no idea how the ‘DIY disaster guy’ who I bought the house from put up with it or why he was unable to fix it! Thanks again, it’s great to learn from an actual professional.

[@zoecoggon9261]

The waste I took off was installed by professional bathroom fitters who obviously have shares in silicone sealant because it was everywhere, even in the thread! It was almost impossible to get the old waste out. Like you said, they clearly didn't consider the next person to work on it... My Dad gave me a tub of plumbers mait years ago but I didn't really know how to use it without getting in a mess before today!! Thank you for your clear, helpful, non-patronising videos. They are the first place I look these days before starting any plumbing related DIY and you haven't failed me yet 😊

[@tonycousins7218]

Great vid and thank you, rang up a plumber told him my sink was leaking and just needed the drain re-sealing .. quoted me £100 watched this and did it myself OAP with no plumbing skills .. easy

[@kevinhancock4064]

Blimey robbing bastard

[@alizcool1]

Is that unfair? £10-15 for a good quality part. An hour's work. Using his own tools and time. Do the math. He needs to make his wage

[@DanielDainty]

Yeah, not an unfair price for an hour's experienced labour, especially because it would be his fault if your house became damaged or flooded after the work. Enjoy your free repair! 😅

[@SteOver9000]

​@@alizcool1yeah but some of us make a wage without ripping people off

[@Paul-xk5os]

@@alizcool1he could buy all new tools and still get paid £70 for the hours work, not a fair price at all.

[@paullefur6213]

Thanks! Plumbers Mait Tip now has me a leak free basin trap, tried the Dudley kit from ScrewFix but the washer was so deep would not allow the trap connection, a nice sausage of PM on the thread between the washer and nut screwed up splurged out and sealed all good.

[@PBz420]

Thanks buddy... waste failed one Sunday morning .. I had 1h30mins to repair it before I was off... never done this in my life before....followed this video... Perfect Results - absolutely save my life! Much much appreciated & now subscribed

[@EddieOrz-ONJ-Archive]

Had to leave a message to THANK YOU !! (even though your video is years old) - I started a DIY job this weekend (Jan 2024) to replace a dripping sink tap washer. Tap was totally seized up, so decided to replace the tap. Isolation valves wouldn't shut off, so decided to replace those and redo some pipework. Waste trap looked a mess so that came next, only to find the underside of the sink was uneven so silicone had been used to seal the old waste. Replaced everything including a new "waste to sink" washer - BUT IT LEAKED around the waste - found you video, rushed out and bought Plumbers Mait - BINGO - Job done. THANKS.

[@TheKemics]

having just scraped out some old silicone from a basin, I entirely understand your hatred of it! Great video, saved my bacon today! Thank you so much

[@derekbaker1989]

Having avoiding any plumbing tasks for the last 71 years decided to give it ago. Thanks to this video 'success'. Especially see the value of Plumbers Mate. Thanks for the advice. Derek

[@chrishall5178]

Perfect to follow, youtube does not get better than this to show how to get the job done. Easy info on what to watch out for and simple tricks. Yes plumbers mait every time. Avoid silicone nightmare at all costs.

[@adrielogunjebe4890]

im in uni and this just happened to my sink. this video saved me

[@user-nw6mj1bb4x]

I am a female in Australia and applied your technic and worked like a dream🙏 thank you for this how to video💜

[@DanielDainty]

Thanks!

[@ThelmaChambers1]

this is one of the only videos to show how to change and install a basic simple basin waste, all the others show how to install much more complicated ones , this took a while to find but many thanks ! instructions are great.

[@douglaswhite1879]

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[@Idlepug]

Thanks for this great informative and easy to follow tutorial! Found when having to dismantle the pipework under WHB due to slow draining sink that the waste had sheared off under the old clicker, flapping around trying to find a plumber then thought "let's see what KZbin has to say". All bits available in the local Screwfix, all sorted, works a treat now. Cheers!

[@plumberparts]

Well done Pug!!! Love pugs.

[@siobhansimpson8688]

Thank you! Feeling very pleased with myself that I've just successfully fitted a new plug on my own. My first ever plumbing task (aside from bleeding a radiator, but that doesn't count, I've been able to do that since I was about 10). Did take two of us with a grip each to get the old one out, think they had used a combination of plumbers mait and silicone!

[@michellemonteath1775]

Thank you for such a great video! So easy to understand! I have learnt a new skill whilst being in lockdown. I’m so chuffed I did it and didn’t have to ask hubby 😁

[@dougroberts8723]

Brilliant video. Our old waste was completely corroded, and actually snapped off under the sink when I was trying to remove it. Then I found the whole thing was welded in with silicone! Took ages to gently prise the top part out without damaging the porcelain, then about 45 minutes to remove all the silicone..... Thanks for the tip about Plumber's Mait, will be off to buy a tub first thing and finish the job.

[@frankmurray9172]

Great "the next person to come along" was me. I fixed a leaking basin waste push fit pipe. Tried it out and got another leak from the basin outlet. It must have disturbed it as I worked. I removed it and found it was fitted using silicone. The silicone was only fitted between the porcelain and the metal waste. If it had been Plumbers mate I think it would have absorbed a bit of pushing and pulling. I'm on my bike now to get some PM and a big washer and nut. The original nut was a very thin plastic with plastic tabs. Thanks for the great advice.

[@purp1euk]

Mate this video is spot on. Using Plumber's Putty instead of silicon was fantastic advice. I had to remove the drain after installing my new Grohe tap as the rod and nut for the pop-up waste was faulty. Replacing the faulty drain would have been a nightmare if I had used silicon, but the plumbers putty was so easy to work with, easy to remove any excess for a neat finish, and the seal is totally water tight. Full credit to you for this.

[@adamgoodrum6149]

Changed a waste this morning following this guide. Worked out perfectly and the plumbers mait really doesn't harden. Who ever put the original waste in over 20 years ago used it and it was still soft.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Thanks so much! I think I watched this years ago, but finally needed to do it on our narrowboat this afternoon after finding the sink was leaking with a siliconed drain. And you're right... the time consuming part was removing the silicone and cleaning it up. The rest was done in minutes!

[@plumberparts]

Hi Vikkie! No worries. Glad it helped. Totally random, but would you be interested in a collab? Doing some with a few other YT's in the DIY/construction trades. Let me know. If you're too busy with the narrowboat, no worries! All the best, James.

[@TheCarpentersDaughterUK]

Aww, thanks@@plumberparts - that would make my day! I've found with what I have experienced so far with plumbing, it's been empowering. I'm not sure what you had in mind, but I plan to follow more of your videos regarding updating the radiators on our boat, etc.

[@paulcooper9187]

Thanks , followed this approach including the plumbers mate, and it worked a treat. The previous attempt with the silicon leaked , but this way just worked. Cheers

[@gwroberts82]

Replaced basin mixer tap and waste. Bought some plumbers mait and used it just as you described. Got to be the first diy plumbing job I've done that's worked first time and no leaks. Great stuff. No disgusting silicone used (took an hour to clean off the existing silicone).

[@plumberparts]

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[@anasalim9147]

Plumbers mait is there no dry time to it can we run water straight away

[@pepperhill]

Hi James - where fo you buy the big plastic washer? I tried screwfix, tool station, wickes and B&Q with no luck

[@MK-ls9it]

I tried plumbers mait for the first time, the basin still leaked. Silicone did the job.

[@simonbowen6653]

Thanks for the really helpful video. The existing pop up had been sealed in with silicone. I fetched all that out and followed your instructions, putting Plumbers Mate in the fridge is genius. New pop up all sorted and leak free. Thanks again.👍

[@keithdavis4242]

Great video. Clear, concise, just what you need especially if, like me, you are an enthusiastic amateur.

[@plumberparts]

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[@SimonGibbons-d9s]

Hi mate the plastic washers you use underneath, are they basically Polly washers

[@johnpaine72]

Evening, I have this job to do and yours is the only...THE ONLY video that shows a step by step tutorial on how to do it! I have a broken pop top basin waste unit..(Snapped off inside!!) So changing it to a flip unit instead. Hate using silicone messy bloody stuff so will be using what you have shown. Hopefully all will be good as per instructed in your tutorial. Thanks in advance.

[@Andy72668]

Thanks very much for this thank god for the community of diy’ers and trades that are willing to share a bit of their time and expertise - I’ve lost count of the little jobs I’ve been able to do because of KZbin. Add my thanks to the 100s of others!!

[@geoffhanbury4978]

Excellent. You have just sorted my leaky newly fitted bathroom sink. Even found some Plumbers mate inmy garage that I had forgotten about.

[@001Rupes]

Not only will this video help me do a fix around the home, but I am considering learning the trade. I love the vibe. Great video.

[@barrymohamed6993]

Really terrific tutorial for a frustrated DIY'er. Bought a new tap and basin waste, Simples i thought. That was until I discovered a minor leak emanating from the first seal under the plastic locking nut. After several attempts I decided to leave it alone until tomorrow. Checked out your video and now I have renewed optimism for tomorrow. Going to get me some Plumbers Mate ASAP. Cheers.

[@RobertAndrewSmyth]

Thank you for this video. Have been successfully able to change my bathroom sink pop up by following your guide. Much appreciated.

[@PeterColeman-d1j]

Thanks again - I've used your videos a few times and they're great in terms of content and delivery

[@markhunter1974]

Massive help this thanks. That big washer tip for forcing the plumbers mait into the right place was a godsend! I’ve been faffing round for ages getting no seal, watched this -> plumbers merchant -> washer -> done, sealed first time!

[@333FT]

Great vid - very clear and a bit of humour too! Got myself some Plumbers Mate and going to attempt mine this evening so fingers crossed…

[@briancrawford9283]

Replaced a waste and was having and issue getting a seal...saw this video then got some plumbers mate...worked a treat and was so easy to use!! Thanks 👍🏻

[@kees1]

Hi, I live in the Netherlands, after watching your UK video, I ordered the plumbers mait in France and it works perfectly. thanks for the TIP 😁👍🏻

[@sk3Lph]

Replacing a cracked basin today and was getting a leak from the waste - this video put me onto Plumbers Mait, leak fixed - massive thanks.

[@chalkncheeseneeds723]

ok so found your video yesterday and got some plumbers mait. the smell is like old castor oil or zinc ointment from the 80s and 90s used on cold sores i remember it from being a kid! brought back some memories!

[@MFSArchive]

I had sink installed less then a year ago and only just found the dam thing leaking from the basin waste area below the sink. I bought a new one as I didn't like the design of the old one because it wasn't installed correctly. (It was one of those lever type things at the back of the tap that moves the plug up and down. Except mine didn't move up and down.) After watching a few different videos on the internet, I came across this gem of a video! I did come across a few issues though.. I installed the new basin waste but it was much shorter then the previous one so I had to dash out to my local DIY store where I was advised to buy this extension pipe. The guy at the store said I could measure and cut down the pipe to the correct length then connect one side to the sink basin and the other to the trap. It worked well but still had leaks! I made another trip for supplies but this time I bought some plumbers mate! Omg this stuff is awesome and it works... nothing old fashioned about it. I like how you make a mistake and you can take it off and put it back on or put it back in to the tub! I don't think I will ever be afraid to tackle jobs like this ever again. I have never ever, ever, ever done ANY plumbing work before!

[@mickhumphreys2192]

Thanks what a lifesaver , having tried to use a basin mate which just wouldn’t seal at all decided to check KZbin and you popped up so glad I watched for another way to seal the sink etc went to plumbers merchant and bought some plumbers mait and wow all done and dusted and so easy to use thanks to your informative video, I’ve now subscribed to your channel/ posts thanks again.

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[@karolinaszymczyk8428]

Thank you for this video. Replacing the plug took 15 mins. So easy when you're shown how to do it step by step.

[@esky6930]

Cheers, got mine changed; surprisingly easy after watching your video! After finishing I watched the video again to check I’ve done everything correctly, and I had to go back to the plumbers mait and have a good sniff.

[@martinwarner1178]

I am a big fan of yours, but a bigger fan of Plumbers Mait. However, I am close to 70 years. Great video, you always do it right, Captain of Plumbing. Peace be unto you.

[@joeroganjosh9333]

Brilliant tutorial. My plumbing supply shop insisted I would not need any "putty" to seal the thread. So I took their word. Bad decision! And keeping it cool in the fridge is great advice. Thanks, I may have to stop hating DIY plumbing.

[@marcodeangelo9103]

Great video, thank you for taking time to help other non DIYers.

[@martynherman]

Thanks very much for showing me how to change the pop up waste . Job done . Great video !

[@0shiny1]

Thanks a lot James you save my bacon. Just fitted a click clack plug and it didn't go well, first I bought a non slotted when I needed a slotted (for the built in overflow).. whoops, so I has to fudge/modify that (drilled in the slot) then fitted it only to find it was leaking. Found this video and found my 10 y/o tub of plumbers mate. I didn't have time to fridge me ole mate and its hot today so I got it stuck absolutely everywhere, good job I had some white spirit as well to get it off me ole fingies, on the plus side plumbers mate and white spirit smell lovely, thanks a bunch. And no more leaks thanks fella.

[@heatherwilson4520]

Fantastic video, I’ve live with a peeling non working pop up plug. Thought I’d need a new sink. Female 59 no experience watched the video and changed the old plug for a brand spanking new on. Many thanks 🎉

[@vickismith8283]

Thanks great video. Previous plumber had used silicone!!! Plan to fail not fail to plan. Bit of a job scraping and cleaning the silicone off. Plumbers Mate seemed simple to use - hope it is as watertight.

[@tyraellwood9832]

Just want to say a big THANKYOU for the video. I followed it all and managed to fix the sink ,took me 1 1/2 hours but I got there. Easy and straight forward to follow.😀

[@ainet1611]

Thank you so much. You video is so clear and you explain everything so well. I couldn’t understand why the nut underneath was swinging around. - the screw driver trick! Brilliant.

[@plumberparts]

No worries Aine!

[@Robert-oy7ne]

Great vid, thanks for posting. What would we DIYers do without you KZbin heroes? Kudos to you.

[@kantilalgohil2133]

thank you for your video I am no plumber but watching your video has given me a push to tackle this issue with our basin trap. will have a go and let you know I went on . thank you for the tip about using the plumbers mate, I will pick that up and the external washer also. chat soon . wish me luck. Kanti

[@corumuk67]

Very helpful video. After my 'new' slotted waste fitted by a nearby plumber broke after about three months I decided to change it myself. After spending 20 minutes scraping the old silicone sealant off the basin I had the new one installed today using plumbers mait in about 5 minutes with no leaks. Top tip - avoid click clack wastes. Flip top is the way to go :-)

[@jansloss]

Bloomin AWESOME instructions! 2 basin plugs done. Must have saved £100! Worked like a dream!!!

[@mr.arcticson4076]

Ace. First time I've use Plumbers Mait - so simple. No leakes - no waiting for silicone to dry.

[@richarddicktaylor219]

Just done & saved myself £240 to get a plumber to do exactly the same in central London (ULEZ, parking etc). Used a more expensive (£24) McAlpine Premier basin waste from Screwfix. Plumbers Mate was tricky as the gap between the basin and waste was very tight; didn't leak at all but will keep an eye on it for a few days.

[@Oldblokefromtipton]

Great help, always seek your advice before trying minor tasks. Keep holding tight.

[@plumberparts]

Cheers!

[@mickyork41]

Thanks for this video. So helpful. Bought a black unslotted waste for a little basin vanity unit. Made a plummer’s mait sausage exactly like you said, worked a treat first time just using the two washers supplied and my sausage. Superb. I watched another vid suggesting a load of PTFE would do the job too, and was tempted to use both, but I stuck to your method in the hope it would hold tight. And it does!

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[@coleyboy83]

i always use plumbers mate. i also put it up top as well as under and bin the standard foam washer. I keep the plastic one underneath however. old school ways never die

[@plumberparts]

YEAH! ;0)

[@coleyboy83]

+plumberparts your my age 3pp. 32-33. we should no better lol

[@hbrealhousewife2270]

Your vids are great. So glad I found them. I changed my bathroom tap last week. This week I want to change the waste and tap in the downstairs loo. 🤞

[@Teestop]

Stumbled across this and MASSIVE THANK YOU for your tips!! Complete Novice and thanks to your video and guidance I have managed to save us the cost of hiring a plumber for I now see is/was a relatively simple fix!!! Plumbers Mate is AWESOME!!!!! Never knew it even existed!!!!

[@tomjackson3209]

Just changed a bain waste. First attempt. Just screwed everthing together. No silicone, No plumbers mait. Leaked like crazy. Then youtubed it, came accross this video. Followed your institutions, used plumbers mait and the wide plastic ring. JOB DONE. First time using plumbers Mait. Its the real deal. Must appreciated video, very helpful.

[@stuartbruton48]

Many thanks. As a DIY novice, it showed how easy it was to do this job. Got me out of a fix 👍

[@pauldunkley760]

Really great, clear and simple to follow along video. Really appreciated it. Helped me out.

[@peterbindon6486]

I’ve never replaced a basin waste before and hadn’t even heard of Plumber’s Mait 😂. Thanks for such an easy to follow video - full of handy tips 👍

[@billyboybliss]

You are very generous sharing your trade secrets. Sometimes home owners have to fix it themselves, as plumbers are in scarce supply around here.

[@JakyBF]

Thank you so much for this advice. I'd been putting the job off for weeks, after a failed attempt with Plumbers Mait before, but tried again using your technique and it worked! Thank you. Saved me approx £100 if I'd have called a plumber out.

[@Mrjohnwr]

Great advice. Clear and well explained.... helped twice today! Many thanks.

[@moose6676]

Well!!!! I never thought that I’d ever fit a basin waste, and get it right first time. Thanks ever so much for your brilliant video. Also I used plumbers mate. 👍🏻 thanks 👍🏻

[@plumberparts]

Well done!

[@jitenderkeshta9576]

I have been watching your video's for some time I was a mate know I do my own jobs your videos have given me a wider range of knowledge that I never learnt at college thanks so much ☺

[@plumberparts]

No worries mate, glad to help!

[@j6nuk]

Excellent tutorial. I fixed my cloakroom sink first time. Thank you. :)

[@Dcedinburgh]

Nice video…after an hour of removing the last “plumbers” sealant these instructions worked a treat :-)

[@adam3rdcanvey]

Cheers matey. Just fitted my flip waste thanks to this video. Made a washer from a plastic tub for underneath. Plumbers mait is awesome 😁

[@michaelangelasmith2047]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your advice on using plumber’s Mait was brilliant 👍🏾👍🏾 it worked a treat and immediately no leaks. Much appreciated 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@chrisgrimsley1338]

Brilliant 👏 Saved loads of time and the tip to use Plumbers mait was fantastic. New sink waste fitted with no leaks. Thank you very much!

[@jordancohen6389]

Thank you! Easy to follow, had no issues changing mine

[@graemebruce2512]

Brilliant stuff. Really tough to remove the old basin trap and waste. New waste came with 2 decent washers but used plumbers mait as well. Fitted new chrome trap finger tight and no leaks so far. Fingers crossed. Great video

[@28nooney]

Great tips..cheers..i think i cocked up though..bought a new waste but it didnt have the overflow holes on😮 Got the plumbers mate on..nipped up,with one of the sealing kits on too,but it left me short on screwing up the trap pipework,it wouldnt screw up to the seal...so i had to re think..take off the sealing kit...sorted..👍😎

[@SloggieBear]

This helped me out a bunch! My first time using Plumber's Mait. Thanks for the help!

[@clarklawson3646]

Thanks for this video. It helped me change the waste on our basin today.

[@Nicknackday]

You completely covered the overflow hole at the end. Having tried so hard to keep it in place with the screwdriver down it, when you used the wrench it turned 90 degrees. Still, I've got a great sense of how to do this myself. Next, the tap replacement! More difficult I think.

[@a.r1761]

Thank you for your clip. I bought one basin waste with overflow but it was leaking from overflow. Could put my around it but your clip helped me and I used sealing because that what I had . millions time thank you.

[@roryangelini1753]

TOP PRACTICAL VIDEO-I dared to change two sink wastes with your help -Success and no leaks !! Thank you - Rory

[@michaelmorgan7724]

Used this approach on three basins, has worked a treat. Thanks

[@SARSBABE]

Great vid - I feel more confident about changing the taps on all the basins in the house now!! I thought that I was stuck with a rusty plughole - can't wait to sort it out now. Wish me luck!!

[@MrAndri0d]

Mate your a star, youv saved me today, I can't thank you enough.

[@rcsart6409]

Many thanks! Had a real job getting the old leaking one off as it was fitted using silicon. My first attempt at fitting new one was a failure, then I found your video! On and working in a few minutes, life saver and loads of brownie points from her indoors.

[@lemonleon]

Did the overflow slots not move last minute?

[@plumberparts]

+lemonleon yeah we moved it back but wasn't in the edit.

[@GTtiOC]

How do you realign the slotted waste to the overflow ?

[@pumpkinhead456]

Just in case someone comes to this later, there's no real need to ensure they are aligned - the water collects in the throat of the basin and flows in to the slot anyway. If you think about it, it's a sealed chamber with only 1 way out!

[@tonyaaron67]

Great tip about the Plumber's Mait, but I wish I'd watched the whole video. Now it's another trip to get the big washer cause I'm leaking via the overflow, plug hole end.

[@TheViewingBox]

A very good step by step guide with good explanation and camera shots too! Many thanks.

[@stephenlacey5784]

I do like your videos especially when I realise I need a plumber to do the Job! I have to point out that there is a great new invention called a 'plug on a chain' so you can get rid of all those old fashioned and useless pop up and flip/swivel basin wastes which anyone in a hard water area, or has daughters, will tell you jam at the drop of a hat. You just pull on the chain with very little effort and up it comes. Amazing! So no more taking a hammer and screwdriver or boiling water or descale to your basin waste hole. Some basins already have the hole for fitting the chain holder! I have changed all mine to this system ( proudly a trend setter again). The inventor should get a Nobel Prize. No more weeping and gnashing of teeth for me!

[@nissanman5738]

Thank you 😊 very clear information,have been using plumbers mate since my Dad taught me the basics

[@donstrachan1434]

Many thanks. Fab bid and the putty did the trick.