can i change a strainerr in the kitchen sink without taking out the sink. The straine connects the sink to the

Question

pipe under the the sink. The conection under the sink is broken. Help.

Answer 1

If you know how to do it this is a simple repair. The sink connection, tailpipe and trap should all be replaced. I would use PVC as it will last longer than brass. Any hardware store or home center can sell you the parts and explain how they are installed, if you decide to get a plumber they can probably find a reliable one for you.

Answer 2

From what I'm reading, the problem may not be the strainer basket itself, it may be just the old nut that holds the tailpiece up to the basket. If this is older chrome plated brass piping, then the odds are the nut holding the flanged tailpiece to the strainer basket has either loosened or cracked and come loose. If that's the case, the solution, if the pipes don't collapse in your hands when you try to loosen them, is to take the tailpiece out of the next piece down and replace the nut, and probably the flat washer that's in the nut. Push it back up onto the strainer basket and tighten, not too tight, and hopefully it won't leak. If you do need to replace the basket itself, you'll need a special tool to hold the basket and one to turn the large nut with the small tabs that holds the big black washer against the bottom of the sink. The hardware or home improvement store where you buy the basket should be able to show, and sell you the tools. Be sure to put some plumber's putty under the lip of the new basket and to use the cardboard washer between the black one and the large nut. The cardboard washer allows the nut to turn while not causing the black rubber washer to bunch up.

Answer 3

yes, remove the pipes, to it
then unscrew the large nut under the sink strainer, that holds the strainer in,

Answer 4

Absolutly! AND guess what, it is very cheap! All you have to is remove the old strainer, which is often the hardest part, purchase the new strainer in the correct size and caulk around it! Your good to go!