WASH BASIN INSTALL - Taps, Plug and Waste pipe

Ever wanted to fit a wash basin? This video will show you how to fit your own wash basin like a boss plumber!
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[@plumberparts]

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[@statuescher]

Useful reminder video for a keen amateur like me who only does these jobs occasionally. I tend to use silicon sealant on all the sink fittings where they joint to the ceramic, including the tap and plughole fitting. Where I’ve just trusted to the rubber seals in the past I’ve had problems. I only use plumbers mate on the threaded water pipe fittings. Also on a basin like that a lot of them have a couple of fixing holes for screwing to the wall so you need to get a pair of basin wall fixing screws (a threaded stud with a plastic screw fixing that clamps the basin back to the wall). Once the cabinet and basin are fitted you also need to silicon joint the gap to the wall. I don’t do soldered joints so I either use compression fittings or push fit fittings for copper. I’ve also used plastic pipe with push fit and compression fittings and that is very quick and easy to use. I realise some professional plumbers look down on plastic “ caravan plumbing” but it’s much easier to use and has been reliable for me.

[@hosseynihadi1740]

I am doing my basic apprenticeship in Luxembourg 🇱🇺 , your videos are quite helpful . In Luxembourg 🇱🇺 plumbing system is quite advanced .

[@jeffforester3535]

Great video, before I put the waste in place I put a bit of insulating tape on the top of the rim above the aperture for the overflow as a guide to make sure that it would be aligned accurately.

[@athomso5506]

This is gold mate, thank you for making these videos, I’m gonna have a crack this weekend at fitting my new sink. Your tips will definitely save me some time in troubleshooting frustrating leaks !! 👍

[@camkai1998]

Deserves more likes !!

[@robertmcleod84]

You are a legend, really really helped me out now so much. I only carried on listening to you when I heard you say hold tight a few weeks back as it tickled me but I haven’t stopped watching and educating myself through your videos practicing on my own system & changing, draining, refilling de-sludge rads how to replace inhibitor and adding extra rads how to balance systems for friends and family. Just booked my course. You are ace 👍🏽

[@GasTraining]

How you getting on five years later

[@plumberparts]

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[@joekinsella8929]

Great video mate and very helpful and loving your sence of humor as you work and thank you for sharing your wisdom ......

[@richardlinturn7933]

Excellent video. I really like how you keep your explanations straightforward and relevant. And as a chippie from the golden age, I applaud you for your attention to quality and longevity 👏

[@bobbyrai8957]

Brilliant tutorials. Helped me out so much. Subscribed, liked and recommended.

[@NolTee2]

Just fitted my first bathroom tap and plug thingy easy peasy. Thanks mate.

[@nres1]

Thank you

[@tonywhite5936]

Top man, good fun and really informative and great to watch and learn things. Great guy to watch and great to see a bit of humour ....!!! Thank you

[@ronaldomac4918]

Very informative video, i really like those wide grip wrench pliers but couldn't see them on the link unless they have been discontinued..? Cheers

[@krisfischer2398]

Thank you so much easy to follow and fun to watch great video

[@Miaclarke2014]

How do you tighten the pipes don’t like the idea of hand tighten pipes under pressure.

[@stewartroberts2983]

Never seen a mixer tap fitted ,the great vid shows the flexi pipes fitted, is there any way to tighten them, ? as they look like a leak waiting to happen

[@TimmyTheSnail]

Plumbers mate. A thing of nightmares. It’s a plumbers enemy

[@richardfernley5377]

Great vid, if you could clarify when you screwed the two flexi pipes to the tap, are they hand tight? I didnt see how you tightened them?

[@shifty277]

I think a good idea would be to set up your amazon affiliate account to link to tools you use day in day out... i.e. - plumbers mait - you holesaw bits for pipe holes - flux - solvent - makita tools you use. etc etc - it will all add up.

[@lesleyfrench4182]

I have just bought a ceramic basin for the bathroom that just has a hole for the overflow. What sort of trap will I need, is there one where you have a hose that connects the overflow to the trap? I removed the old sink following your videos, first time I have attempted anything like this. The place where I bought the sink from didn't have a clue what I needed!

[@BaljinderSingh-oq2xq]

I LIKES YOUR VIDEO I M LEARNING PLUMBER WORK THANKS FOR GIVING US KNOWLEDGE

[@mariomendicino2832]

Hi there, wanted to know why didn't you apply a p trap under the basin

[@darthvader1402]

Thanks for this. It is very easy to follow and appreciated.

[@Exodia1986Necross]

a question please , at 9:35 instead of soldering , can I use a 90 compression fitting to join the water pipes to the Tap ? another thing I noticed that there was NO trap fitting for the Waste pipe 🤨

[@KittenJulia]

That valve looks good and seems easy to install but I can’t find to buy it. Can you please let me know what is it called so I can search for it. Taking on my first project and need to keep it as simple as possible. Many thanks.

[@eclipseflooringdaz1656]

Great video mate. Just watched that then fitted my own. Cheers 👍

[@eddyz67]

when using one of these to connect a basin waste does the soil pipe smell come up through the plug hole

[@iwantagoodnameplease]

"It's gone 5 so I'm bodging it and leaving" -- classic tradesman.

[@mariomendicino2832]

I do really enjoy your videos

[@MuaathSobaih]

that was amazing mate, you made us seem easy and seamless

[@tammiefarley9864]

Where did you get the washer that goes up against the Plumbmate? We can’t find one anywhere 😫

[@daviddoyle2085]

Have you got any videos on push taps? I’ve got a set of diva ones at the school I work at and the cold side always gets stuck. We had a set of swan taps before that were a nightmare to use as they were always scaling up. The diva ones I can’t seem to get into the workings in the head to either tighten the spring or clean it out.

[@BABYCHAOS26]

Couldn't agree more about the pipework being neat for future repairs, nothing drives me nuts like service valves facing the back of the unit or drain offs so low you can't attach anything on them!......... Or snots of solder all over the place so it's difficult to cut the pipe where you want, flux left on fittings so they turn green, flexis bent and kinked within an inch of their life, the list is endless.

[@isaachanley2593]

mate these vids are Awesome , it's like proper training, but for free , thanks mate ,

[@anthonygaunt8974]

Love your content😊

[@vfxman100]

Great job and video mate. All the best!

[@DEACONPETERWATSON]

I noticed you didn’t install a trap underneath the basin (sink), in the US we have to under the sink, is the code in UK different.

[@chigsonline]

All your videos are very educational. Thanks

[@dawnlaw8919]

Thank you I'm trying to learn plumbing from your video s thank you

[@philipchapman3315]

Can you do a vid converting two sink taps into a single mixer?

[@xDipakx]

What glue do you use to join both pipes together please? And was are those join fittings called also? Thanks

[@HSFAlex]

The definition of quality pipework 👌

[@wezmafn2774]

How much would u charge for doing this job from start to finish mate

[@vitaliyg3516]

Thanks

[@mit1346]

Should an S bend be put in the drain to stop potential smell from coming back up through the grey water?

[@rachaelmiles5252]

Can u make a video on how to choose the right size tap faucet an how to put them on your taps please....Love watching ur videos, u make everything look so easy.

[@karlmoody5330]

Is it okay to run a waste pipe upward? It's literally only a very slight incline for about 10cm. The new sink I'm fitting to replace my broken one has a different water trap which sits lower than the waste pipe coming through the wall. So I need to use some corner pipe to bring it down a bit. I'm a programmer not a plumber so I'm doing my best lol

[@stephanienelson4524]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@sergiohenrique9694]

*It fits description.*

[@readlee]

Do you have any tips for space saving ideas for cloakrooms? I am planning to place a surface sink on top of a WC Unit, the only issue I have is the trap being in the way of the flush unit..

[@johnwhite2576]

What about incompatibility between plumbers mate/putty on those non metallic washers?

[@tahirpatan]

Hi mate. How would u put pipe clips on if you've already put the hot and cold copper pipes on.

[@matthewduggan6358]

What the value called? Under the sink

[@peterknight1991]

Hi their, Can you please do a video on what to do if you've got a cold water lever tap that make a Whooshing noises, love all you tips and videos. Cheers

[@JackSparrow-yx1vl]

No trap.? Unusual!

[@natashamckenzie896]

Anything on fitting countertop basin waste?

[@jurwat]

How did you connect those two little flexible connector to the pipe? What connectors did you use? In that standard connectors? Love the videos

[@garyalcorn3831]

U not have a sink trap underneath?

[@durgaaryal5323]

thank for vedio for basin fitting..

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Hi . I hope you can help me. I have a falcon combie boiler, it's quite old. The hot water works fine turning on and off on demand.But when i turn the central heating on it fires up and runs for about a minute then the pressure needle climbs quickly to 2 bar and it cuts out! The pressure is one bar from cold, and not losing pressure.any ideas???

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Is there any reason why you prefer to use plastic weld waste pipes rather than push fit?

[@stuartsutherland7664]

I'm 6'6" tall and would dearly like to have my washbasin 10 or 20 cm higher. Unfortunately the pedestals and cabinets are all a standard height. I don't want a wall hung basin in case I leaned on it getting up. Any suggestions?

[@ryousuke99]

no trap?

[@lennykelly9952]

Great video James,there’s so many comments I couldn’t see if the question I want to ask was already asked,I’m referring to the trap think you called it a Mac valve I presume it’s McAlpine it’s like a bottle trap but it’s straight down,I looked on Graham’s plumbing site and couldn’t see one like that.Could you tell me where you obtained one.Thanks Lenny.

[@JamesMoondew]

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[@diy-fi6jq]

google macvalve

[@DjGiluk]

Very helpful, thanks

[@KiLLaBushWooKiE]

shouldnt the rubber washer be the other way round or doesnt it matter , goin straight upto the plumbers mait ??? plug diagram shows the other way.

[@scotchegg6422]

Why don’t you use the ‘basin mate’ conical rubber washer to seal the waste?

[@craigtampin6299]

Hi i love your videos. As a plumber ive learnt quite a bit as my companies quite limited. Where did you get your grips from please

[@plumberparts]

They're Nerrad bro!

[@holydiver73]

I’m trying to change my basin waste but the basin is already installed against the wall with silicone (nothing else) and there’s no room to use my adjustables to undo that bottom nut? Any suggestions? If thought about tube spanners. but I can’t find one big enough. Help me Sir James.

[@heighwaya2]

Great video, thanks

[@Musicalbluewolf666]

hi, do you dampen the soldering mat before using? thanks.

[@fozlurrahman7052]

Can you please do a video on the Bidet Shower Hose install. Used it in japan and they were awesome. Only videos available are US style.

[@utilitarian]

I noticed it looks like you ran the tap tails directly onto isolation valves. Is this detrimental to the rubber seals in the tails do you know?

[@danielwhetstone5632]

Hi how do you have the 2 15mm hot and cold feed go into a mixer tap? Mine has flexi pipes but have low water pressure so trickles out. Thanks

[@daraghevans7637]

Could be your make of tap, it may need high pressure to operate not like a standard mixer tap

[@kenjones7978]

Hi where do u get them washers from

[@digambarpatil5785]

Loving it!!

[@danielstorton5696]

I would like to ask a question but there is no u bend under the sink I literally know nothing about plumbing but I watch most of your videos to learn it and I googled what the u bend is for and they said its to stop gasses coming back up through the pipe sorry if it is a silly question thanks in advance

[@chrispy61]

That was what he used at the top of the pipe work. Works the same way but without the bend

[@dipubalal6322]

What is that glu name what do you put this name

[@kostasmastrakoylhs6410]

If for some reason need to replace the cabinet I must cut the 2 copper line's, that's more hard work for the next one for no reason. You save money and effort but I won't... Right?

[@AdyB2008]

Brilliant video as usual! Thank you!

[@JackSparrow-yx1vl]

Not permitted in Australia,only s&p trap hard connection

[@grunf5604]

would be better if you'd weld a copper fittings with thread on those copper pipes coming from wall and just bought longer flexi hoses to connect! that way its easier to disconnect and move the cabinet away from wall, otherwise if you need to move the cabinet you have to unsolder the 90deg bends

[@dfslicker1]

ISO;ATION valve bit awkward to get too, could maybe have been lowered a bit.

[@benhubbard8445]

Hi, I've got to connect to an old copper waste pipe, how do I connect a new pvc waste pipe to the copper? Love your videos btw - incredibly helpful!

[@smalik695]

Very helpful

[@stevelenny6151]

Why dont you apply sealer to the top side of the waste fitting?

[@markgriffiths7757]

Why does my waste look nothing like yours?! It’s a universal for slotted or unslotted sinks. Comes in a few pieces. I’m going to try plumbers mait anyway and see how it goes. Wish me luck!

[@ayushlimbu4468]

The guy on the video is really handsome his blue eyes 😘😘 and love his accent

[@megaman9039]

Great videos, mate!! Keep em coming!!

[@spoonz1065]

Sorry to ask this on the wrong video. But my message thing isn't working . I have a leaky 3bar PRV on my boiler system . It goes straight out the wall. It keeps draining the rads upstairs and causes the boiler to knock/bang. So I've blocked it with a quick fit 15mm stop. And charged the system again and bled the rads . It will be like this until momday when I can get a new prv. I know this isn't "perfect" but will this be ok till then ? Only charged it to 1bar. Cheers mate . Hope that makes sense . Great channel. Love it

[@spoonz1065]

Chris D . Do they weep on occasions or only when it reaches the 3 bar . If this is the case then it's a rare occasion never/faik safeif it would ever go that high surely. The new bit turns up tomorrow which I'll be fitting straight away . House with kids and a wife that's always cold .(even on holiday in Egypt she was cold) so I'll take an explosion over hearing nagging and crying kids. I've left the front cover off the oil boiler and check the valve constantly to make sure it doesn't raise above 1.3 bar . Only 2 more heating cycles . Once tonight at 7pm and 7am when I'm up . So

[@spoonz1065]

Chris D new one fitted I'm still alive :) Wife happy . Sorted

[@joekicker131]

James can u buy a btu device for working btu per room some2 told me there is a device that if u bring it into a room it measures wide by length by height and it works out the btu do u know anything like that or what calculator do u use

[@gavinrackett3707]

Great video mate, is using compression joints or push fit acceptable, soldering looks a bit scary to me/😕 Thanks, Gavin

[@plumberparts]

It is if you're not a plumber!

[@fraxinus_ash]

What is the material you used to protect the cupboard when braising the pipes?

[@matthewbriggs388]

Ash it’s a Kevlar heat-resistant pad. Made for the job!

[@fireblade8905]

Good job mate. Keep it up.

[@plumberparts]

Cheers dude!

[@JUNK4UCREW]

Hey buddy where did you get those wicked adjustable pliars. I need to get a pair!

[@plumberparts]

They're from Nerrad mate.

[@Bits-n-Bobs]

Great video. Just not sure about the flexi pipes being hand tightened within the tap itself. I've always tightened these using a spanner where there's room, but looking at the taps used in the video, the flexi has to be connected deep inside the tap, can't get a spanner in there, with high water pressure won't these leak? To be honest what brought me here is I've got 2 of these exact taps and didn't like the idea of hand tightening the flexi pipe!

[@Miaclarke2014]

Did you manage to find how to tighten the pipes. I’ve got the same thing don’t like the idea of hand tight water pipe under pressure.

[@Bits-n-Bobs]

@@Miaclarke2014 no choice but hand tighten, trust them, they’re meant to be hand tightened, the little seals and water pressure do the job, they won’t leak after installing.

[@latifquest5363]

very nice

[@smalik695]

Very nice great guy

[@nigelbenn4642]

Still searching for lever operated basin taps that aren't quarter turn non-mixer type. It's a long old slog.