How To Fix Leak on P TRAP

Understanding plumbing is a great way to resolving the problems. Many times I talk to people that get aggravated with fixing leaks under their sink...here I take away the mystery.

[@mizindalemon1447]

Hi thank you so much as a women with no knowledge of anything plumbing related this helped me tremendously!!!!!!

[@llkg9]

I FIXED IT without having to bother my husband or call a plumber!!! The tapered flange was upside down, and the pipes were disconnected. I flipped it over, and it all screws back into place now! Great explanation! Thank you!

[@tubemetubeyou]

I watched a few of these videos on how to fix a trap. Yours was the most informative. Thank you.

[@fredcarrillo6326]

You confirmed what I thought. Your demonstration is easy to follow. Great job! Thank you.

[@shirleyparker6778]

My drain kept leaking, I was fixing it temporarily cause I was doing it all wrong with the O ring. Thank you so much. Pipes now firmly on and cost me $2.37 for new O rings . Thank you sooooo much!

[@msericaplease]

First time homeowner here. THANK YOU THIS SAVED ME

[@norahanet5348]

Managed to understand how the washers and nuts are positioned. Sorted but I will need to buy a p trap at some point with the integrated washers. Great job sir and thank you. Trades people are very expensive here - particularly call outs on a weekend.

[@FlOwGeTiCsPoEtRy]

The only video that went straight to the point for something simple. Thanks so much for this.

[@amanja0308]

Bob, You're the "BEST!" I followed your instructions to the 'T.' The leak is gone, at least, for now. However, the unattachable O ring seems to be wearing out and needs to be replaced. I was headed to Home Depot, but they closed early due to the holiday. Anyhow, I can't say THANK YOU! enough. But Thank You!...Thank You!...Thank You.

[@jeffreygrant744]

This was amazingly helpful video. The replacement P-Trap that I had purchased contained an unnecessary washer that the instructions said to put at the smaller end where the trap met the wall tube. After watching this video, I realized that it was unnecessary, as there is already a flange. Plus, I was over tightening with pliers. After removing that washer, and hand tightening, everything is fine!

[@llkg9]

Your comment made me wonder if mine was put together wrong. Sure enough, the flange was upside down. I flipped it around, and the pipes finally fit together! So thankful for this video (for demystifying this) and your comment for getting me thinking! Thank you!

[@rociososa3002]

Thanks for the video. It was a great tip that you gave me when you said I didn't need plumbers putty, caulking or tape. I just fixed my leaking laundry sink and didn't run to the store to buy that extra stuff! Especially when you said these should be hand tight. 😃👍

[@nancylee5074]

Thank you so much, I've had a leak for days (stressed) and your video was so easy to follow. Yes, as soon as I can I will make a contribution because you're worth it.

[@landenweaver]

This is what my dad would watch in full volume on the weekends

[@truthtv7348]

You have a great dad

[@CHRiv-bg2ib]

Thank you! Watching this with my hubby and we felt like we were learning from someone who really cared.

[@l.lsr.9281]

Then He sounds like a great guy!

[@liz.217]

My dad is 83 and watching Fox news full volume and I am fixing his pipe. I feel lucky to still have him and proud he taught me I can follow directions and fix it myself. And not embarrassed to call someone when I can't.

[@theaveragesoldier1029]

Im a dad watching this after the kids went to bed. Ahhhhhhh, saving $

[@316thenesh]

You just saved me at least $2-300 bucks! Thank you!

[@devinfredrickson7381]

Thanks for this! Our sink has been coming fully apart at this joint for a while (it happens every 2-6 months, we just keep a bucket under there to be safe). But this showed where I needed to add the rubber washer I bought that should hopefully solve the problem!

[@StarrTile]

👍

[@RL82]

Had the same issue and it ended up being we needed an extension piece because the trap needed to sit a little lower. The joint would always come loose spilling water everywhere.

[@davidgoodnow269]

Hope that worked out for you. My two sinks have had their P-trap fall off repeatedly for the past year and a half, and leak constantly. Copper pipes, flex hose, PVC I never had these problems, only this Plum-Pak junk.

[@jesserhiannon7]

Thank you for the helpful tips! Just fixed my bathroom sink. It had been leaking for a while. I had the slip-joint nut & washer set, didn’t know correct way to install until this video. Thanks again!

[@barbied.5932]

Thanks so much for your info! Took me an hour just to find a simple educated fix for my pipes! 🥰

[@MZDIMPLEZ904]

OMG! Thanks for SHARING ❤️❤️❤️. You SAVED me HUNDREDS of DOLLARS ❤️❤️❤️. It was easy as PIE❤️❤️❤️

[@MillieFerrer-Chancy]

Thank you so much for such a valuable explanation. I appreciate it greatly!

[@diegoplacencia4667]

And this are the videos that I love to watch never had a dad teach me these things before so I would just watch these videos soo thanks 😊

[@vondabarela8994]

This helped me sooo much! Thank you!!! Bless you forever.

[@beatorres6871]

You are my life saver thank you so much mie is leaking from the tail as if cracked underneath but I cannot afford a plumber nor a man lol just kidding am 62yrs old and a widow/single so I have to do this on my own. Thank you 😉❤

[@tedka]

Super easy - fixed my issue, someone forgot to install slip joint washer on black pipe going into PVC pipe.

[@StarrTile]

Perfect !

[@GlennHainey]

Thank you sir, really saved me a lot of time and hassle

[@violette80]

Thank you so much sir! They've put so much crap around my pipes whist installing it, putty, tape and horse hair?!

[@nevadawolf619]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video and explaining everything so well. You really helped me fix my bathroom sink and saved me money. Liked and subscribed. 😃👍

[@StarrTile]

No problem, glad I could help ! And thanks for the sub ;-)

[@martha332]

thanks for your informative instructions

[@DaveAhlgren1]

O Ring fixed it Hi - My PTrap was leaking, I took is apart and found some damage on the tapered seal under the horizontal nut. I put an Oring in the grove and tightened it. Vola no leaks!

[@alwayscleanalwaysneat9533]

Thank you , you helped me fix my leak.

[@AlvaSudden]

Great explanation. But why do they start leaking in the first place? A clog, or just loose connections?

[@nonyabiz550]

Thank you. I'm still gonna wrap the threads just in case. Very cheap

[@NFTcookies]

You sir are a god amongst men you just saved me so much misery thank you

[@45eno]

I bought 4 new sinks and faucets to replace the 20yr old original equipment. Couldn't find a sink that had the drain in the same spot so I had to cut and replace the black ABS piping. Connected all the pieces and both sinks I have done so far are leaking at that spot. It appears level but after 30mins or so I get a drop coming out. The threaded nut is on the trap and not the drain line coming out of the wall. That has the angled tip facing downward. I just replaced exactly how it was plumbed and leaks. If plumbers weren't so expensive I would gladly just hire them. This is taking far too much time and visits to the hardware store.

[@danielssister7086]

Thank you! I fixed my sink leak!

[@maggieabarca6304]

I feel so accomplished thank you so much.

[@MegaMusical10]

You just saved me a plumber's phone call & cash, THANKS!!

[@Warrior99980]

How can you slip the drain pipe into the trap when both pipes are 1 1/2 inches? Being the same size, one will not fit into the other.

[@ivanbran1652]

Thank you for the easy to do leak repair.

[@StarrTile]

You're welcome ;-)

[@andysanchez634]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 thx man... I’m the hero now

[@enthused7591]

Alright, Bill Belichick. You ain't foolin' anyone coach.

[@dariuscoleman2046]

Enthused 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂the patriot way

[@harshitharachakonda6007]

Thank you. It worked.

[@mrssoto6577]

Thank you.. I fixed mine!! Whu-whu!!

[@markthompson5803]

So after you do all that what if it still leaks? Mine doesn't leak till you run the dishwasher. But the leak is at the back part of the P Trap. No matter what I do, it still leaks. And no nothing is broken. Even bought a new one and it leaks too.

[@chrimony]

In this video, what I don't understand is why you see a tapered flange connected to the pipe on the back end, but on the part coming down from the sink there is no flange on the end of the pipe. Is it in the nut on the front, but the back nut is different??

[@SilentFilmGuy]

I have a plastic p trap and drain going out the wall, but a metal extension connecting to the plastic drain in the sink. The metal extension is meant to be wedged in with the flange. When snaking the line, it came apart and I cannot get it to connect again without leaking.

[@jeffbowling8891]

So I have a flexible tube coming down into my P TRAP and it lays at an angle ( not straight up and down as due to the mounting it cant be straight). In my case the seal does not stop the water from seeping out of it even tightened. Has my pressurized ring seal that it tightens on gone bad? Also the ring sits on the flexible part of the tubing as opposed to a smooth hard surface of the tubing (The flexible tubing is also plastic and it gives a bit more than the regular PVC) . I also feel like that is a problem. Any help?

[@diogenes505]

I wish you were my neighbor. I took the p trap apart to clean grease out of it. When I reassembled with a new beveled washer it now leaks around the tailpipe. I tried tightening with channel locks but that doesn’t work so I guess it’s possible to over tighten. Alignment of the flanges are a few degrees off. What am I doing wrong?

[@Matryx]

I have replaced the P trap under our kitchen sink and it works for months then it starts leaking again. I have been doing the same thing over and over for years. I even replaced the metal P trap for PVP p trap and the same issue. It's easy enough but it does start leaking out of the blue.

[@StarrTile]

Only thing I can figure is that you didn't tighten down the Rings enough or your garbage disposal is slowly vibrating the rings loose

[@Matryx]

@@StarrTile we don't have a garbage disposal.

[@StarrTile]

Sometimes the rubber washers will push up on the Rings and caused that, I suggest the plastic rings that I show in the video, or better yet the integrated rings

[@Matryx]

@@StarrTile I may have to look at the integrated because we have the same set up.

[@poodleprofessor]

I’m replacing my garbage disposal and I can’t get the back pipe to stop leaking now that I’ve reconnected the p trap. I’ve tried 3 times. It’s that back one in your video.

[@phayzyre1052]

Good video but I have a question: do these connections wear out over time? I moved into a house and discovered I have exactly the same kind of connection as you have here in this video but on the P-trap the part that attaches to the 90° that feeds to the wall pipe has developed a slow leak. I tried tightening it up and even tried gluing it with PVC glue but it still leaks. I’m at the point now just replacing the whole P-trap. The threads were not cross threaded or anything like that I guess it just wore out over time?

[@laurar9411]

I have the same pipes and I’m working on it like you explained. Cross my fingers it will not leak. I have 1 bathroom. I’ll put a bowl and paper m. Thanks

[@StarrTile]

Good Luck !!

[@ws6513]

Okay, so I am a "rookie" DIY guy. My current sink pipes/drain are all metal. I just bought a new faucet/spout kit that included the drain tube BUT that is plastic. Would there be an issue mixing the 2 as long as i add a 1 1/4 washer on the new plastic drain tube and connect it to the metal "p" tube using the old metal screw connection nut? Thanks from a rookie in advance!!

[@StarrTile]

No issue mixing...but the reducing washer is very much needed for your setup.

[@ws6513]

@@StarrTile thank you so much for your help and your quick reply. I'll let you know if my amateur work went all smooth as soon as possible.👍🏼

[@ws6513]

@@StarrTile thanks a million bro!! I just installed it and just like leaving tiajuanna with good antibiotics, not a drip! (sorry for the Jim Carrey humor'). Your help and quick reply saved more than money. Keep up the good work!! 👍🏼👍🏼 the only issue I had was with the drain Rod as it was too long and hitting the tile. so I had to cut off about 1 1/2 inches with a hacksaw. But good thing that I had this on hand anyways.

[@pgaven9396]

The leak I'm having now is after attempting to put it back together after clearing it....there wasn't much stoppage....I have metal ones and there is a drip...I followed the steps and I can't seem to tighten the part that goes into the wall enough

[@rwolhar]

I feel like we have met before..... oh I remember, you are the guy at Comcast that tells me to unplug my modem and wait 30 seconds and plug it back in 😂

[@Mike45-47Q]

I've done this repeatedly. About once a year mine magically works lose. My dishwasher flooded my kitchen. $5k in new flooring. The pros put rubber seals at those joints.

[@DWJ202]

My sink keep leaking because the Garbage Disposal keeps vibrating the PVC sections loose. What do I do?Today my sink was leaking, I had to clean up a huge mess ..Is there any solutions like a locking connectors? Thanks Dean

[@StarrTile]

No reason the GD would vibrate those connections loose, unless they weren't tighten all the way...there are no "locking" mechanism except the connectors.

[@SteuTube222]

I'm no plumber, but my guess is that the most likely cause is that the garbage disposal isn't tightly connected to the sink, so that the disposal vibrates more than it should. Another possibility, which seems less likely, is that the sink itself is loose, so that the sink & disposal together can vibrate. Hopefully you can figure out whether the sink and disposal are vibrating together or only the disposal is vibrating, by touching the bottom of the sink and the outside of disposal while the disposal is running. Also, you may be able to manually wiggle or manually raise the disposal relative to the sink; if you can the disposal is too loose. Do you have the installation instructions that explain how to mount the disposal to the bottom of the sink? Maybe all you need to do is rotate the hardware that connects the disposal to the underside of the sink drain, a few degrees. I hope this helps, good luck.

[@Ravenbones]

That 1st and second segment of pipe (coming froom sink to second piece right before the curved P shape) wont stay on. The rubbed will hold the pipe, but the moment I start screwing it back on to the sink it disconnects from the second piece. The rubber seal just continues to slide off.

[@nastradumbass]

I came home from work today and my wife had the sink all over the place I showed her this video and made her put it back together 😂

[@amanja0308]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@julieyee3676]

Did you say WHY the leak is happening? Is it leaking because there is a crack in the p trap, or is the pipe leaking because the washers are worn down, or is the pipe clogged?

[@StarrTile]

There was not a leak on this P-trap, it was a demonstration on how to fix one because assembly isn't correct

[@pianobar7801]

very helpful, thanks

[@aaroncarter6735]

Ok if it still leaks and there are ridges on the lower nut preventing its removal what then.?

[@holiday-td6hx]

I have a severe leak under the sink to the point that I haven't used the kitchen sink in 6 months. Could you tell me WHY my DH is insistent on cutting ANOTHER HOLE under the sink to replace the pipes under the sink as you just showed everyone? IF you can answer this question I would be grateful and of course DONATE to your Patreon Account in a heartbeat! I just can't figure out WHY he is insistent on doing this. I think calling a plumber to do this would be a better idea TBH.....Please advise. What you have shown here, honestly I think I could even do.

[@mainsourcery]

I just watched this in hopes of fixing my problem…..but the way the vanity was constructed AROUND the piping made it almost impossible for me to see anything. And now the sink is leaking from the top because I couldn’t see around the vanity & can only get back there with one arm.

[@dandelions2414]

How do I tell if the the sinks leaking because its clogged or because theres a genuine leak? ty

[@joeo7257]

What was the original problem? You took it apart and put it together again. What did you fix?

[@StarrTile]

There was nothing wrong with it actually, just on the spur of the moment I decided to do a how to on this as I was renovating a bathroom

[@zohrin]

Right....but IF you do have a leak on your P-trap, other than replacing the pipes, how do you fix the leak???

[@Mayaathome]

I have done it all right, but just having trouble with the back of the p trap still. I had a metal p trap and didn't know how to metal to metal would seal, so I bought plastic. Everything connected as in the video but still a leak. I thought maybe teflon would help. Does anyone have a suggestion for me? I think the nut is pretty tight (done by hand). Thanks!

[@ScumWrld]

Did you figure it out ? Having that issue currently

[@AnnRasmussen]

This video doesn't explain how to fix a leak, it just explains the parts of a p-trap.

[@MrIluvbutts]

Thanks help me fixed it

[@JohnDavisoo456]

I was able to fix my sink in 10 minutes. No plumber needed. You saved me at least $80.00. Thank you 😊

[@rebeccam5023]

Was about to call my landlord to fix my sink. thanks to this video you saved me the stress of meeting with my unhelpful landlord and time away from work.

[@CynicismForLife]

So true when fixing ur own apt stuff is easier than dealing with the apt maintenance people! I feel ya.

[@milana5445]

Tell me about it😢😢😢 I’m over whit landlords who complains but has shit show of build in whole apartment .. 😅 I’m about to get all done my way.. thanks this VIDEO🙏🙏🙏💪😎

[@lilhoodieenergizer6426]

You're a life safe man, I'm only 15 and im trying to fix my moms sink because it would drain so slow. Then I took out the pipes and put them back together I realised that water was leaking out the pipes good thing I didn't throw away that piece

[@tinycockjock1967]

Saved me and my mum quite a bit with the crooked plumbers around town. Thanks a lot man.

[@fidelbanuelos9601]

They're not crooked plumbers. They're just trying to make a living.

[@sarahs7253]

@@fidelbanuelos9601 some are crooked, some arent.

[@Snowflakeliberalsaremelting]

There’s crooked people in every field, there’s also some crooked mums too so……..

[@Christian-qr7sj]

I lost my father last year, now I live with my mother. thank you for giving the great advice, I am now capable of picking up slack the house needed. you are a blessing!

[@TwoLeggedTriceratops]

After looking around for a year I finally found the newspaper in the video. It was the only missing piece I needed to complete the project. Thanks!

[@jeffpeacock494]

This comment is not getting the love it deserves!

[@kensullivan3276]

Totally funny...I wonder if most people just didn't get it, perhaps thinking that the "joke" was that in this high tech world he didn't have a newspaper, but hilarious about his search for the exact copy...

[@revastephens1982]

For us ladies that dont have a strong grip I just want to suggest wear rubber gloves.

[@mjpalmirojr.2466]

Simple and well presented. Frank Sinatra was nice intro. Need more videos. How install garbage disposal for slow people...lol

[@mjpalmirojr.2466]

Just did my daughter bathroom sink no drips in a 10 minute zip. Yahoo next project. Thanks

[@madisonmosley9450]

i suddenly feel like replacing all the p traps in my house

[@MrPfaffmiester]

Thank you! I took my sink apart because I have a wife and three daughters and the stuff that gets clogged in there (mostly hair) could gag a maggot. Anyhow, I cleaned it and put it back together had a tiny leak. After watching your video I realized I had the gasket upside down so it wasn't creating a proper seal. I appreciate you and people like yourself posting these types of videos. I wish I had a little more faith in myself because I could research videos and do a ton of things around the house LOL. Thanks again!

[@uppereast74]

I've watched a score of videos now and this is the first one that explained the process of replacing a p trap simply and clearly. Thank you for your help

[@lateesha11]

I watched 10 other videos and could not figure out the rubber part. Thank you for getting straight to the point.

[@holdwholetruthholy1511]

Very well done video. Simple description of parts, purpose, and process of the all the pipes and connectors in the odd assembly. I just wanted to fix a leak . Now I have enough info to replace everything under the sink with updated pieces. Thanks dude PS: Using newspaper as a leak detector was pretty darn sensible too

[@PiaTalks]

Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for making this video I was in complete tears until I watch this video and now my sink is fixed!!

[@rjamesl]

Thank you for taking the time to actually EXPLAIN everything. So many of these home repair KZbin channels rely solely on visuals without properly explaining the fundamentals.

[@anammurad956]

I opened the pipe cleaned it, but did not know how to put it back until I watched your video... Thanks

[@angelarosa2812]

Me following the tutorial thinking I finally did it while water splashes on my face 💀💀💀

[@DRAGOINTHEHOUSE]

PLEASE HELP , after I removed all the connectors there's still a leak does that mean I have to replace the pipes ? Unlike your video once you removed your pipes there's no leak on yours but on mine there is

[@schneidb51]

Me too. I don't understand what he actually fixed. How does disconnecting and reconnecting fix the leak?

[@StarrTile]

It does not fix a leak, I'm simply disconnecting it to show how it should be connected correctly so that there won't be a leak

[@stephaniedyer2653]

Thanks so much! You explained about the free flanges so well, we no longer have a drip!!! You're awesome and a great communicator and teacher!!!

[@Mw-ie5xu]

Thank you so much I had a leak in my kitchen sink. I looked at your video. And I fixed it. The seal slipped down so I just put it back in place⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@Ummhummgiirl89]

Exactly what I was looking for! Very thorough, clear, and easy to understand. Thank you, Bob!

[@ImpactFrame]

4:08 is exactly what I was looking for! You are a lifesaver my friend, God bless

[@tammystefan5759]

Thank you so much for this! I was worried I had broken something but after watching your video and following this procedure while it took me a few tries, I could stop the leak. I appreciate you sharing your expertise.

[@labretbear]

Ok so I'm 6 years late but I am missing that top seal piece 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ I'm heading to the H.Depot and I'm confident ... thank you for sharing ! 😊😊

[@reybarreto7979]

Your demonstration was easy to follow and you succinctly covered all the main points. You’re a good teacher!

[@livinglifeleona]

I was simply missing a seal/ring piece in one section. Quick trip to Home Depot and problem solved. Sir, you are wonderful. ❤️

[@x___d7339]

4:08 this is what I was looking for, thank you very much sir

[@rhondawarren8990]

I I am legally blind and was able to feel my way under the sink and was able to fix a leak I have been waiting for three days for a plumber to come and fix my leak and still have to wait till next Monday another four days. They were going to charge me $79 for the service call plus any repair work and parts. Thanks to you I can save my money and I don’t have a leak or a bad smell anymore you are super. Perfect for someone who has a very low income

[@bigbiemacaw]

Rhonda Warren good for you..I’m not blind and am struggling no matter how I put it back together it keeps leaking..

[@jadesothermimi]

@@bigbiemacaw Ha Ha! Me toooo!! my duct tape stopped working and today I decided to bite the bullet and at least remove the duct tape, which I did, but can't loosen the ring thingy! Even tried WD-40 . I don't have rubber gloves like the other lady suggestedd!

[@itsstezi4847]

For someone blind you sure have good knowledge to know where the letters are

[@collingifford7795]

complete madness Blind people have their screens read out loud through their computer and then use speech to type.

[@christinedownton278]

@@jadesothermimi 12w

[@justaskKj]

Thank you, bathroom sink had a drip 💧 that was driving me crazy it’s fixed now. You’re a gentleman and a scholar.

[@debmullin2627]

Thank you fixed my sink in no time - thought I’d need a plumber but following your instructions I was able to do it myself- very clear and easy to follow 👍☺️

[@Coasterdude02149]

Thanks for this. Last night brushing my teeth before bed, I felt water at my feet. The pipe from the sink pulled out form the P Trap. Sopped up the water. Now I know how to go about fixing this. Only problem I can see it there seems to be no threads hard to believe as that sounds. I kept spinning the nut and it wasn't grabbing anything. Will taker it apart in a bit and see what's what. I hate this house I bought in FL 2 years ago. NOTHING but problems & it's only 20 years old.