from the short side the one that attaches in to the wall so i think i may of dropped the O-Ring but i do not know exactly what kind to buy
so if you can please help me out that would be great
2007-10-31 14:52:08 · 9 answers · asked by go_pali 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take trap to home center and ask person in plumbing what you need. He'll give you correct and tell you how to put it back together.
2007-10-31 17:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a slip-joint washer. It is either 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" in size, depending on the size of your trap. The washer has a tapered side that goes to the wall. Take the short side of your trap to a hardware store for the correct size.
2007-11-01 09:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by fish-bowl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been an "O" ring in your case but typically it's a "Compresion Washer" Tapered slightly to SEAT in the plumbing as the NUT is tightened. I usually advise NEW anytime a "P" trap is removed.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-31 15:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one just like the one you took off. Also the washer in that joint may need a replacement . Go to a good plumbing store and pick their brains, Talk is cheap!
2007-10-31 14:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by eko 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes the o-ring will be measured from the distsnce across
the pipe usually the size will be 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 inch
2007-10-31 15:25:59 · answer #5 · answered by MAttsprat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new trap kit from the local hardware store. it should cost about $5 or so, and will come with new compression seals as well.
2007-10-31 15:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by forjj 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lavatory drains are inch and a quarter versus inch and a half for kitchen drains....if lines are plastic be careful not to muscle up on them to much.metal lines tighten up best with adjustable pliars.
2007-10-31 14:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by lenzix5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its OK. GO to the tore and buy something called plumber's tape. tape the threads and try again. This will fix your problem. If you've already done this and its still leaking, then I don't know. Sorry.
2007-10-31 14:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by duckfuzz 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Try a "pressure ring"
2007-10-31 14:57:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋