Someone Installed a Cheap Kitchen Sink Drain...Made my Job A LOT Harder!

Someone Installed a Cheap Kitchen Sink Drain...Made my Job A LOT Harder! Need plumbing help replacing a kitchen sink strainer that is leaking? This kitchen sink drain leak was because of cheap parts. Subscribe here : / @thatfixitguy
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[@jayfox8346]

I have a 25 year old Corian kitchen countertop/double sink that had a "plastic" sink strainer in the left-hand sink. It looks exactly like the one in your video - and it didn't match any of the other strainers in any of the other videos I watched. Mine was a bit easier because mine had the same slotted brass bolt connecting the strainer to the "cup" below. I was lucky, along with the slotted bolt, mine was connected to a brass nut. Once I figured out, I got the right socket and an extender - the rest was just like you represented in your video. The entire process took me 20 minutes and saved me a boat-load of money not having to call a plumber to do the job!! Without your video I probably would have gotten my saws-all and cut the whole damn thing out!! EXCELLENT JOB Fix It Guy!! 👍👍👍

[@wiley0714]

Cried for 15 minutes. When all you needed to do was: Realize the leak was from the tailpiece to the downtube. Take out the tailpiece and put in a new flanged tailpiece washer. Would have been 5 minutes and a .12 cent washer and done.

[@chrispixx]

I love the fact that you use the term "Hooked Up". My friends and I used to use that in the late 80's and early 90's along with Mint and The Sit (for situation)

[@Traderjoe]

The way I have gotten the strainer out is by using the tips of the handles of a pair of pliers into the holes of the strainer itself, rather than a super wide screwdriver/butter knife/cats paw

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is a great option. And that way you have something you can put some torque behind as well. Quartet don’t always cut it.

[@Tattooclownfish71]

Question are you a licensed plumber ??? Ty I liked your video I have granite black double sink am putting in the old is crap . I cut out a new countertop of 1 inch plywood I measured it doubled checked it few times lol question my new sink is bigger so I need to push it up I wanted to know if I just cut the pipe make it shorter and re attach that will work I don’t know need a little help gonna watch more videos from you thank you man ur real I like that Joey 😎🤘😎

[@sandy-001]

Why it is every time you post, I run to look to see what we have lol. We had to tear down the original house, its been added onto twice, after we got flooding from hurricane Isabel. I hated to see the cooper go but thankful we don't have that type of drain! Thanks again for an informative video!!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol. That is funny! It is really nice to know what you got! Sorry to hear about the hurricane. I went through a couple when I lived in Florida and that was enough!

[@fatlu1378]

you could have loosen and tightened the screw with a quarter...works great

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I wish I had one that day. Thank you for the tip.

[@leftmyhands]

Thankyou so much for the help! Got mine out the same way you did and replaced it with similar style as you did

[@Justins_vids124]

I have plasic and its good😳😬😑😧😡😠😤 lierrrrr

[@cliffw6742]

After watching a minute of your video, I used a rusty old carpenter square to hold the top slot. Worked like a charm first try.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Awesome! That is a great idea. Thanks got sharing.

[@bgregg55]

The plumbing parts junk coming out of China.

[@mickealcavanagh]

Just use the Socket that goes onto it. No drilling required

[@DineshPatel-xj5jj]

I think you tightened it to the point you broke it, if you unscrewed it counter clockwise it would have simply unscrewed off

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I assure you that was not the case.

[@uTubed007]

You could have also used a nut extractor to extricate that slotted nut with the same principle as a tub drain extractor

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion. I will be using it in a basket strainer video!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

TFG For President!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol! Not sure I am qualified! I would make it interesting though! Correct plumbing for everyone!

[@jimpikul8551]

That Fix It Guy I agree, be a whole lot better than the guy hiding in his basement!

[@superflychiquita]

LMAO ~ Toss a quarter in your toolbox. Next time try a 25 cent quarter, with a screwdriver down the drain to keep the unit from spinning when you easily unscrew the drain with a quarter. Less than 20 seconds. Then just reseal with some new putty. Use the quarter to rescrew it back on. Easy, inexpensive, like new. Those drains are awesome and super easy. Didn't even chip a nail 💞

[@ThatFixItGuy]

LOL. Who knew a quarter could fix all my problems. Thank you for the tip.

[@onemanandhistripod512]

Ues a spoon to remove the sink straner

[@tangobravo8889]

After watching the first couple minutes, remind me not to call you if I need a plumber.😳

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Now I gotta come to your house!! Please sir please.

[@TheBeStLifehomestead]

I like how you show how it really goes on a project. Like trying a butter knife lol.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

It is about being honest with the work! Nothing is always as easy as some people make it look!

[@tommyjrperreault]

I had the same in my apartment and couldn't unscrew it as well. I ended up using a sheet metal cutters to cut through the six thin metal strips. It came right out. What a garbage plastic part, I'll upgrade to a quality metal part in my kitchen.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is a great idea. Thank you for sharing. Will make an easier demo if I run into this again.

[@bccsivxx-xxivvii]

I just removed one of those plastic ones yesterday. Luckily the bolt on mine broke pretty quickly with not much effort. I was glad because it wasn't turning at first, but thought what a POS. First time I've ever changed one of those.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah I am not a fan. I feel like it will never tighten as much as I would like it to. I glad it came out easy for you! Plumbing can be so discouraging sometimes!

[@johnchuang8883]

Use a coin to turn or hold the bolt.

[@Oppastoppa914]

I work at a new townhouse community as a maintenance technician and came across this today. It was gray and a POS. It was loose and water running down, where the putty goes. I replaced it with the same replacement lol.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Right on. Yeah I’m not a fan of this style. Seems to never tighten like it want.

[@garybonz]

The method of strainer removal used is called "Feild Expedience". Which means getting the job done, quick fast and in a hurry, without hurting yourself, someone else or damaging anything that will be reused.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

lol. So true! I love it!

[@plagueofbadgers]

Not a professional plumber here and maybe it's normal... I have never seen a dishwasher drain go directly into the wall instead of connecting above the trap... Interesting. Like the videos That Fix It Guy! 👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Great catch! I am planning on shooting a video of that. I noticed it as well. My friend got hosed on this remodel. There is suppose to be an air gap installed for the dishwasher as well. They did not do that. I will at least put a high loop in for him so the dishwasher will not fill with sewage if he gets a sink stoppage.

[@garybonz]

A p-38(old Army C rations can opener) held with a pair of pliars will do the trick !

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I love this idea! I need to put one of those on my key chain! Thank you for the great tip!

[@Nancy-xg9nc]

I just did one of those..total pain...cupboard had a vertical stop right between doors😒

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah the bar in the middle of the cabinet is always a pain. Never my favorite. I always have a few extra aches and pains after working under a sink.

[@rswilson5207]

I have the same problem right now… thanks for the fix idea! GET THE DRILL READY!!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome. Glad that this helped you out.

[@garyseymour9504]

Been loving all the videos bro, was thinking on the width of the screw driver being a problem to be able to unscrew or hold tight the basket strainer to unscrew it. Heck, I 1" wide or so chisel came to mind, maybe a look into the ol' tool box and you may have one as you can take it to the grinder to make it fit to your needs.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is not a bad idea. That screw driver I tried is the biggest I carry. Tom has a great idea and I think I will buy one. Never knew brass instrument tools and plumbing tools were universal! I’m digging it. If not I was going to make one up. Thanks for watching!

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

The Bold price of Kohler. They make good stuff for sure.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Yeah it can get spendy.

[@jimpikul8551]

Just thinking outside the box here. What if you took some flat stock and JB weld a couple of bolts to it. If it is a “standard width” you may be able to set a handle to it? Kinda like a t handle Allen wrench with a couple of studs?

[@ThatFixItGuy]

I like your thinking Jim. I will get to the drawing board and see what comes out.

[@jimpikul8551]

That Fix It Guy or spending some quality time in the “Library”!😂

[@stevesproul3744]

Great tips on what to buy that works and doesn’t break the bank. Awesome video brother

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome Steve! Thank you for watching! We really appreciate the support.

[@brittblanton8342]

Thanks for the video Brian I am not the only one who has problems on repairs thanks for showing it like it is 👍

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Your welcome Britt! I want to be real with the work. I don’t want people to expect it go perfect every time! It’s just not real!

[@johnd1536]

I just picked up a Brass Craft P. O. Plug wrench to hold onto the basket. Try that and carry it with you.• For holding pop-up plugs and drain strainers in place during installation • Durable zinc die-cast construction

[@crazycroney]

Will and I were eating dinner as you took that basket off and he both had to look away! 🤢 😂

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Lol. Yeah the plumbing life may not be dinner time entertainment. Thank you for watching April! I love it!

[@nytbreaker]

Just ran into this myself....I am short on cash so I wanted to clean it out and tighten it up not replace it. So I needed a tool to get that screw out. Found a video on the Kraus brand like it being installed made by the manufacture. They recommended a 15mm flat screwdriver or a coin. My solution was a quarter in a vice grips to get it out.

[@myquestionsare...4075]

Nice job! I like the pros and cons of price you usually present too!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Thanks Cotton! I’m trying to give the information that I think will help people.

[@susanseymour2997]

Thanks for the tips Brian! My basket drainer is still going strong!

[@ThatFixItGuy]

That is great to hear. But there will be no issue for a long time!

[@seanshaw436]

Love your video. In life every bit helps thanks for sharing. You asked if there is an easier way. I have one since these basket strainers are garbage any way. I did this since I was unable to do it your way. I just put a quarter on the end of the drill. Still too tight. So I just drilled it out from the bottom.

[@deborahcoretto5207]

I used a small chisel to get the cheap basket strainer out. I’ve ordered a brushed nickel one to go with the corian off white sink. So true. The cheap white plastic drain did not last long.

[@virgil3241]

Found the easiest way to get rid of these when I had to replace one. Since I was having the same issue of removal and that middle bolt was stuck. Go from underneath and clip all the plastic fins with a side cutter, It then falls away and all done

[@duckpond-studio]

nice.

[@ThatFixItGuy]

Glad you liked it. Hope it helped you out.

[@DSP_2.0]

Note: a 12" to 15" pry bar actually sits in both slots perfectly. Hope this helps.

[@wiley0714]

How about a quarter and vice grips. Oh, wait that requires common "cents"