How To Install Kitchen Sink Strainers The Right Way

If a pool of water has already settled inside your

kitchen sink cabinet or if you see that the drain pipe is

moist or wet, you’ll have to watch out for leaks coming

from the sink basket.

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The sink basket and its strainer are vital

components of your sink plumbing. They are

responsible for connecting the wash basin to the drain

pipe.





Because of constant exposure to water and through

continuous use, the strainer will sooner or later corrode

and cause leaks.





Now when you have confirmed that your sink

strainer is leaking, you’ll have to repair or replace it

immediately. Otherwise, mold and mildew may grow inside your sink cabinet and

we all know that these things can put your health at risk.





Follow this short DIY guide on how to install kitchen

sink strainers the right way!





Prepare your new sink strainer, plumber’s putty

and a pair of pliers.





Detach the pipe first. Remove the fittings and then make use of your

pliers to remove the old sink strainer’s nut.





If the nut won’t budge, get a hack saw and cut it.

When you’re done, pull the old strainer out of the sink.





Before the installation, make sure that you’ll clean

the sink first. Guarantee that there are no sediments still stuck around the drain

hole.





When the sink is already clean, get the new kitchen

sink basket strainer and loosen its retainer screws.





Apply plumber’s putty around the new strainer’s

base. Make sure that you’ll put it under the lip area.





Carefully put the new strainer onto the sink hole.

Press on it to make it adhere to the putty. You

can also remove the excess with your putty knife.





When you’re done, get under the sink and put the flexible washer into place.

Also position the metal washer.





Thread the retainer to make the connection leak-

free. Tighten the screws using a screwdriver. Do not over tighten the screws to prevent the washer from

getting squeezed out.





Reinstall the pipes. Turn the tap on and watch out

for leaks.





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