One section in my kitchen sink drain has come completely away from another. My dad previously installed a garbage disposal and he may have replaced this pipe at that time. I'm not sure if it is too short. These pieces are threaded at the ends and connected with the attached nuts and there is a plastic washed that I can't quite figure out where it's supposed to be. Can I just try and fit them back together and tighten the nut, or should there be an adhesive with this type of joint?
2007-08-12 02:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by cocoanutt 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
How far in should one length of pipe fit into the other?
2007-08-12 02:53:16 · update #1
Only hand tighten PVC joints under a sink - a wrench may crack the joint. You can put teflon tape around the threads to help make up the joint easier (Home Depot or other hardware store will have teflon tape or teflon paste)
2007-08-12 02:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have stated two ends having threads sounds like a coupling. The depth depends on the manufacture some are joined by going inside just slightly over 1/4 inch others a little deeper . You can just put back together if it was bumped and came apart. Should there be damage I would replace the washers you describe the bevel edge goestoward what you are joining too example place nut on pipe then washer on pipe facing bevel toward end of pipe slide together and tighten nut do the same at other end. Do not use any tape glue etc on pipe or washer. If you have a liquid plumbers joint compound{pipe dope} then put on washer if not use some liguid soap. This helps them slip into proper placement.
Now the question is for you to figure out why it came apart, bumped, disposer moved not to worry unless keeps coming apart. Pipe worked once so probably cut to right length.
2007-08-12 03:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by tab c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You describe a mechanical joint that sounds much like an elbow or extension on a double sink to the single drain pipe.
If the washer was not installed in the nut that slides over the end of the pipe and screws onto the male portion of the joint, the joint should be taken apart and the washer installed there and then tightened by hand.
If the washer is now in the nut, it is possible that the it was pinched and damaged and should be replaced.
If you are unsure of what I am talking about visit your neighborhood hardware store and discuss this with them and they should be able to show you the parts and let you see what you must do to stop the leak.
2007-08-12 02:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by noun 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The big nut goes over the pipe first then the washer slides on beveled part down. I think your talking about the tail piece,so the pipe fits into the trap a bit about an inch then slide the washer and nut down holding every thing together and tighten the nut.
2007-08-12 03:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by petethen2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
remove the P-nut slide it onto the pipe it came off of, the P-washer should have a bevel this side should goto the threaded section,after the nut, put it on the pipe also, see if the threaded section will pull to the pipe that has the nut on it,! put the nut and washer onto the threaded part, screw it together, then tighten it 1/4 to 1/2 turn after it gets tight,
2007-08-12 02:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by William B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-12 18:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋