Do I have to remove the clean out plug? Do I need a special tool to get it off? My sink is slow draining. From what I see (I used a flashlight) I saw a toothpaste cap, and a toothbrush down there. I think it is time for a drain cover.
2007-02-09 04:37:07 · 6 answers · asked by rybo510 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It should be easy to remove the P-trap and clean out the foreign material. Use a bucket under the trap when you take it off to catch any water left in the trap. Might need a pair of pliers or channel locks to loosen the screw fittings on the trap.
2007-02-09 04:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many times it's easier to take the entire trap off rather than the plug. Besides, if you have a toothbrush down there, you will need to do this anyway. Use a pair of channel locks to loosen the big nuts on the "U" shaped pipe. You may want to get a couple new washers. Bathroom sinks are 1 1/4 inch, Kitchen sinks are 2 inch. The washers are very cheap, I keep extra ones on hand for such circumstances.
2007-02-09 12:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by daffyduct2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the sink there is what is called a trap, its the funny 'S' bent pipe, sometimes you can unscrew the fittings by hand if not use a pipe wrench, make sure you have a bucket or pot under the trap as you remove it there will be water in it. This should allow you to remove all the things your kids have lost in the last few years.Put it back together and run some water through and watch for leaks and you should be good to go.
2007-02-09 12:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by jesta.drifter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
under your sink there is a U shaped pipe with a big nut around each end. loosen the two big nuts (put a pan under it first to catch the water) and the piece will come right out. You might need a pair of channel locks or big pliers to get it loose. It should not be to tight so you might be able to get it to come loose by putting a rag around it to get grip on it. After you get it out just clean it out and replace the same way it came apart. Snug the nuts back down and check for leaks. Its a fairly simple task.
2007-02-09 12:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by rayallen47567 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Borrow a pipe wrench and loosen the two large fittings that hold on the P-trap. Remove the items and replace the P-trap.
2007-02-09 13:32:09 · answer #5 · answered by HiphopAnonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would remove the whole 'p trap' with the two big nuts that hold it in place - the clean out plug will likely be corroded in place and you might tear it up getting it out you will need a big pair of channel locks - pliers or just maybe only hand tight
2007-02-09 12:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by j w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋