Metal Sink Drain To Pvc

P traps can be plastic or metal.

Metal sink drain to pvc.

Your main drain or sinks tailpiece vertical piece between bottom of sink and p trap could have black gunk biofilm lining it. Every one i unclogged was full of hair. Then they will brush their hair away from the sink. Pvc drain pipe comes in two different diameters.

The part of the drain assembly that extends below the sink is called the tailpiece and it s usually made of metal. 1 1 4 inches and 1 1 2 inches. Exclusive everbilt 1 1 4 in. Most people would go for the hack saw because the pipe cutter is very e.

Danco mesh sink strainer in stainless steel value pack model 88886 6 84 6 84. Cement the adapter to a 4 in. Plastic is easier to work with overall. Pvc form n fit slip joint tailpiece model c3526945 6 57 6 57.

Exploded view of drain system. In addition most plumbing codes and fire codes require all dwv drain waste vent piping to be all metal in commercial structures including commercial multi family housing structure. For metal you could use a pipe cutter or a hack saw. In instances where the drain pipe will be exposed to view such as the waste overflow on a clawfoot tub or a wall mounted sink the plated metal is preferred for cosmetic reasons.

Next time it clogs have the girls unclog it. Have the ladies brush their hair away from the sink. Additional information for under sink pipes. P traps in bathroom sinks clog because of hair.

The pipe and adapter can be pvc white or abs black. Make sure to buy material that s the same diameter as the metal pipes you just removed. Just be sure to get the right cement for the type of plastic pvc also requires purple primer. Biofilm is a bacteria that grows in the piping and clings to the inside surface of the piping and will stink the place up.

The plastic ones are corrosion resistant and. Exclusive glacier bay lavatory sink grid drain without overflow in chrome model 89463 15 48 15 48.