Metal Sink Drain To Pvc

P traps can be plastic or metal.

Metal sink drain to pvc.

Danco mesh sink strainer in stainless steel value pack model 88886 6 84 6 84. 1 1 4 inches and 1 1 2 inches. Pvc form n fit slip joint tailpiece model c3526945 6 57 6 57. The pipe and adapter can be pvc white or abs black.

Exploded view of drain system. Next time it clogs have the girls unclog it. Cement the adapter to a 4 in. 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.

Pvc drain pipe comes in two different diameters. Exclusive everbilt 1 1 4 in. The plastic ones are corrosion resistant and. 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. Additional information for under sink pipes. Piece of pipe and join the plastic pipe to the old metal pipe using the rubber coupler.

Your main drain or sinks tailpiece vertical piece between bottom of sink and p trap could have black gunk biofilm lining it. Exclusive glacier bay lavatory sink grid drain without overflow in chrome model 89463 15 48 15 48. P traps in bathroom sinks clog because of hair. The part of the drain assembly that extends below the sink is called the tailpiece and it s usually made of metal.

If you need to cut to size a fitting all you need is a pvc cutter for plastic. Have the ladies brush their hair away from the sink. And the threads on metal can be a real bear to unscrew. Plastic is easier to work with overall.

Every one i unclogged was full of hair. Most people would go for the hack saw because the pipe cutter is very e.