Kitchen Sink Strainer

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@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

The extra putty around the strainer in the sink needs to be removed - yes I forgot that shot - DUH!!! I've been a master plumber since age 29 and if you need help I can call you on the phone. Go here: shop.askthebuilder.com/products/15-Minute-Phone-Conversation-with-Tim.html

@williamgibbs3199 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@williamgibbs3199 4 жыл бұрын

And I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@richardsensalo 8 жыл бұрын

I have followed your instructions and the strainer is working so well without any leakage, thank you.

@onzephyr 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Exactly what I needed. Watched the video purchased the parts and repaired my sink with no problems.

@Mommiaso 11 жыл бұрын

YOU are a jewel! Had a handyman put a new garbage disposal in last year and he put everything back WITHOUT putting plumbers putty under the strainer. Oh brother! But now I can do it - won't my husband be proud (and a little impressed). Thanks for the LOGO tip. :)

@jfmanluke 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim! Your video made re-seating my strainer a breeze. It is and old porcelain double basin kitchen sink. That sunken circle that accepts the strainer had become rusted, which bled up the sides of the strainer. So before doing your install step by step, I sanded that and gave it a good coat of Rustoleum White Gloss and let dry for 24 hours. Hopefully that will end the rust issue. Thanks again!

@jayjeter3775 10 жыл бұрын

My wife & l were putting in our new sink strainer and new faucet all was good we thought until we notice a leak around strainer so went on line and found your video and than we remember the putty we had got thanks bunches all great now

@askthebuilder 16 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@Grancie48 17 жыл бұрын

I'm learning so much from all your videos. Thanks for posting them.

@ChefTips 16 жыл бұрын

Man I wish I'd seen this video before I did my job... Great tips!

@87even 15 жыл бұрын

your videos are so professional!!!! love them....

@askthebuilder 16 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have about three other videos that show the entire process. Just type sink askthebuilder in the search box above. All of them will show up. Do the same with faucet askthebuilder.

@drexellake4051 4 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly. I had left the extra on the bottom causing it to leak. Thank you

@Sirenlitha21 9 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing!

@davidcaban4774 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for.. good job master

@spiffaz 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mrmel44 16 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your help. Thank God for youtube!!

@diptofu 7 жыл бұрын

Great, simple video! Thanks for going over the important parts without droning on with unneeded details.

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@doubleecho1980 6 жыл бұрын

Tim thank you so much for this video, you made this job simple!

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@irisbendall6662 6 жыл бұрын

You're a great guy - plumber's putty was the thing I needed to know about - thank you

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@jayjeter3775 10 жыл бұрын

Thank god for this video today help a lot

@troym33 13 жыл бұрын

what do you know! wow, good vid and glad i found it. im working on my sink and im no handy man but now i don't think putting putty on will be as bad as i thought. lol thank you.

@askthebuilder 11 жыл бұрын

Yes it is if the outer diameter of the strainer is not perfectly matched to the recess in the sink. Remove exces with a toothpick. Sign up for FREE weekly tips at my AsktheBuilder website. My newsletter.

@clarkeugene5727 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, several viewings and reading the comments gave me insight why my strainer was leaking after two installing attempts. Needle nose pliers and an assistant to hold the strainer motionless was the final result. Also, If you can get away with it, go ahead and sneak one of the sofa pillows and use it to even out the difference in height at the under sink entrance. Makes it easy on the back to get up too!

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@kggosa 12 жыл бұрын

Even a city-boy like me was able to do it. Thanks!!

@KBurke-bj2sf 6 жыл бұрын

This was perfect...succinct and easy to follow. Boom, I'm done with my project!

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@lizveta4843 6 жыл бұрын

You know how stuff snowballs? I'm installing a drawer dishwasher. Got the outlet installed, the cavity built to size, and when I went to change the shut off valve, I broke the solder on the copper pipe below it, and had to cut the pipe down and then add the shut off valve much lower. Then my water hookup thing was too short, and when I was changing that, I bashed my wrench on the wring holding the strainer in the sink and that broke (very old sink). I wanted to cry because I couldn't get the new one in without it leaking!! Till I saw your video. Thank you so much! It's only been a 3 day project so far, ha! Good thing I'm on vacation.

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@aristata 14 жыл бұрын

I just had a similar problem with an old sink I'm having refinished. With my Sawzall and a metal cutting blade, I made 3 cuts -- from the bottom -- as if I was cutting pie slices, not quite all the way thru so as not to damage the sink, then each section easily fell away as I bent them towards the center. Total time: about one minute.

@atfinsano 15 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, Tim. Time to get that sink to stop dripping.

@askthebuilder 15 жыл бұрын

The lower ring gets turned at least 3/4 turn past hand tight. You MUST make sure the strainer itself does not move as you tighten the lower nut. I think either your putty is bad or the putty is tearing if you're allowing the strainer to twist as you tighten the lower nut.

@askthebuilder 16 жыл бұрын

Similar scenario. Look at the tension ring and bolts.

@nithinanazar427 6 жыл бұрын

You saved my day sir. Thank you very much👍👍👍👍👍

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@askthebuilder 15 жыл бұрын

I believe I did. Some come with great gaskets.

@CB4basser1 4 жыл бұрын

You're the man! Great tips. Been installing a laundry room sink and it's pretty easy up to this point. Thanks.

@tysonsmith1665 4 жыл бұрын

I’m proud of you for mentioning the logo. Too many people don’t take pride in their work anymore. Good job Bubba.

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@flnative55 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much!!!!!! I did it myself!!!! (with your guidance)

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@daveandjamie2004 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

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@loneless 13 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, My strainer has come loose for some reason, and whenever water is use in my bathroom sink the drains out of the pipe and into the cabinet below. I just wanted to say because of your video I know how to fix it (need to get me some of that plumbers puddy) and just wanted to say thanks!

@0grrnstuff0 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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@RahulSharma-vl6kb 6 жыл бұрын

Thanku very much sir... It helps me. A lot 😊😊

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@askthebuilder 16 жыл бұрын

Just watch the video again and follow those steps. It is very easy.

@akashhasting9756 6 жыл бұрын

Who ever thought i 'd find nd watch this video after 11 years after failing to fit a new strainer.... Thanks for uploading sir

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@askthebuilder 15 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

@swiftshark 16 жыл бұрын

Any pointers on changing the matching food processor rim?

@phatsublime 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful about having putty in ball and forming ring verse trying to roll it out and make it meet, however, I would suggest to use about a 1/2 a golf ball size, golf ball was way too much. Regardless the video was very helpful!! Took me 10 minutes and dad held the needle nose pliers!!

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@stephaniejones3485 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! The man at home Depot told me to put the putty around the actual strainer and it wasnt screwing on tight enough cleaned off and found your video.

@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie, congrats on your success! Next project, come to my www.AsktheBuilder.com website and poke around seeing what videos I have and what I've written about the topic. It could save you lots of frustration.

@charlesdavila9971 7 жыл бұрын

thankz...love it

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@garycrotts425 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

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@halfbomb69 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

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@lockboxpro 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome info! If I could add a couple of tips Always anti-seize the metal threads were the nut attaches. It will save you or someone else a lot of trouble in the future if it ever needs to be removed again Also. I always add some white dope to the rubber washer where it meets the bottom of the sink to ensure nothing can leak through after years of use. Just wipe it clean when you’re done. Prob over kill but I don’t like call backs !

@askthebuilder 2 жыл бұрын

I can't recall in my 40 years of plumbing having to replace a kitchen sink strainer. They all seem to last the life of the sink.

@rajkumarisharma6787 7 жыл бұрын

it's really helpful

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@skullfoot 15 жыл бұрын

Tim, did you use putty on the faucet too? when you installed it? thanks.

@l33tSandman 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Came here as a novice about to apply putty for the first time to my bathroom drain. 10 minutes after watching, tub no longer leaks!!

@askthebuilder 10 жыл бұрын

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@noisywater53 10 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That was it!! I thought I wasn't allowing it to turn but it must have turned enough each time to severe the putty loop. This time I held it firmly and that must have made the difference. Thanks so much!! - I was about to just call a plumber.

@askthebuilder 10 жыл бұрын

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@ken40356 12 жыл бұрын

A plumber wanted $125 just to come and check it out. I decided to try it myself and it only cost me $25. Thanks for the tip!

@sulivel 16 жыл бұрын

wow that didn't look too difficult, I'll go start my job now, but I'm always so afraid to take things appart like the plastic pipes under the since because I never put them back properly or something, can you do a video about that in the future, thanks...

@deekorbel5259 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Thanks

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@coltrain210 16 жыл бұрын

Hey - You should be proud. Nice videos.

@israfilansari7825 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u sir

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Thanks sir

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@annachou345 You can run the water immediately. Congrats on the success!

@fatomalebanon4453 8 жыл бұрын

thank you very mucj

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@kkbose 14 жыл бұрын

what to do in case of ceramic wash basin i opened the strainer or waste pipe and saw a water drain hole which connects the over flow hole on top of basin how to replace a new waste strainer which allows that exit hole for water

@askthebuilder 11 жыл бұрын

Ang, let us know how it goes. It's not hard. You'll discover the hardest thing is just getting that nut tight at the bottom. Two person job if you want the strainer centered and logo centered as well. Someone needs to be up top holding the strainer in position with needle-nosed pliers.

@dancinggirl75 11 жыл бұрын

How do I place clamps under sink to tighten the counter top. Just bought a new sink, all works perfect, but I do not know how to put the new clamps on. Please help!

@ja99ha 14 жыл бұрын

Tim, I'm having a problem removing the strainer neck (that extends down to the trap) from the sink strainer. The coupling nut is being very stubborn. It looks like it has corroded itself onto the strainer bowl. Any advice?

@saqibansari7778 5 жыл бұрын

Very well!

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@askthebuilder 14 жыл бұрын

Cut it off with a hack saw as a last resort. The blade goes between the nut and the under side of the sink.

@annachou345 13 жыл бұрын

We had sink leak and it was the strainer getting too old. I called several plumbers .The price was frightening. It'sabout $175-$265! After I found out your KZfaq and showed to my husband. He's up and said "I can do it" He spend around $15 for a new strainer, a box of putty and one new wrench. About half hour, the new strainer is in. Only question is how long should we wait to run the water. We should wait for the putty be completely dry, right? Anna Chou

@DJ_GG 6 жыл бұрын

I cocked up and put the larger rubber ring underneath the sink, but it’s leak free so job done ✅

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@torontomapleleafer 16 жыл бұрын

So, you say that there are threads to tighten into the pipes. So let me get this straight... Do you put the whole strainer together, tighten the basket onto the drainage pipes then when that is done, tighten the nut to the washer?

@phototristan 5 жыл бұрын

Do you also remove the excess puddy in the sink after the install?

@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. See pinned comment way at the top.

@youplumber7259 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@askthebuilder 2 жыл бұрын

There's something magical about plumber's putty.

@pjplumber2146 5 жыл бұрын

This video is approved by this plumber. His putty work is spot on. Got to get that putty off bottom before it will ever have a chance to work.

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@SteveSabbai 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving me money.

@askthebuilder 4 жыл бұрын

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@donbettsrealestate7500 6 жыл бұрын

Good video. But why did you not finish the job? Like making up the final connection to the p-trap? And cleaning up the putty on the top after tightening? Then run water to show that it does not leak. For the novice it would be nice to know if the plumber's putty needs to set up? Can you use the sink right away?

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@noisywater53 10 жыл бұрын

I did everything all shown 3-4 times, tightening a little bit from finger tight to ratchet tight and water comes between the rubber gasket and the bottom of the sink- I used plenty of putty on top. I've tried using different strainers as well. If anyone has a suggestion assuming all the steps were followed I would be very grateful!

@askthebuilder 10 жыл бұрын

Possible problems: Putty you used is not good. It needs to be very pliable. Knead it in your fingers and spread it into the ring as I show in the video. Press it down evenly on the sink ring hole. When tightening the nut under the bowl, you MUST MAKE SURE the strainer DOES NOT TURN. This tears the putty creating a leak. That's why you saw me have a needle-nose pliers to hold it in position. Get back with a full report.

@kaybrown5637 7 жыл бұрын

I installed a new kitchen sink and basket drains and found that plumbers putty just doesn't work. I had to take the rubber gasket from the the bottom of the basket drain and put it under the basket and snug it up against the sink, then get under the sink and put some silicone sealant to seal any small space between the bottom of the sink and the basket. It's not the usual method, but I just could not get plumber's putty to work. I've had to work on this sink about 5 times to get it to stop leaking. One of the problems was that the horizontal pipe was too long and pushing the baskets out of place. I just trimmed the plastic pipe with a hacksaw, and that helped the pipe fit better but didn't resolve the situation, so my method of using silicone caulking will hopefully fix the problem. I'm sick of having to put dishpans under the sink to catch the leaks.

@askthebuilder 7 жыл бұрын

Kay, I'm a master plumber - been one for 35 years. My method in the video above WORKS and you'll have NO LEAKS. Be sure the putty you buy is fresh. It should be somewhat stiff in the tub, but when you knead it with warm hands it should get quite pliable. Remember, the strainer up top MUST NOT twist when you tighten the nut below. The twisting is what is causing the leak. Get back to me after you have it done right. I want to hear your success story!

@kaybrown5637 7 жыл бұрын

Well, I did what worked for me. It probably isn't right, but it worked for me. The method I mentioned above of taking the rubber gasket from the bottom of the basket drain and putting it under the basket, then putting the baskets into the sink, screwing the baskets on, then applying silicone sealant seems to work so far. I'm not going to get back under the sink, cut the silicone sealant I just put on recently. I'm just not messing with it anymore. It's bad enough my elderly father was yelling at me for working on the sink yet again. I'm just going to leave it as it is. LOL

@abeibrahim5846 6 жыл бұрын

I just installed an electric Fauset and used the leftover old-spray hole to rout the electric plug to connect under the sink with the disposal - my issue is the split cover I used (so I can pass the electric cable) to cover the hole is made of plastic and does not luck/fasten into the hole; how can I fasten the plastic cover on the hole?

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@Iowawalrus 10 жыл бұрын

Your the shit dude haha best Diy video

@askthebuilder 15 жыл бұрын

I would never do that. But you can do whatever you want. As far as easier, no way. Silicone is so messy.

@slpip 5 жыл бұрын

The rubber gasket should use at the strainer bottom instead of the putting. It is a big mistake to put the rubber gasket between the bottom of the sink and the metal cap 2:04/3:23. There is an opening at the bottom of the metal cap and the rubber gasket can't stop the leak from the top of the sink.

@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to inform you that you have no clue what you're talking about. The method shown in the video is foolproof. You should pay very close attention to how the basket is molded and how the water travels through it into the tailpiece that connects to the threads on the bottom of the basket.

@hollyberry5 13 жыл бұрын

i installed the strainer and the water goes down into sink but there is about an 1" of water left around the strainer creating a puddle that I have to wipe up because I have well water. What is the problem?

@srikantkumar3618 2 жыл бұрын

Thinku

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@BurtBowers 4 жыл бұрын

From many past experiences the putty does not create best seal & will start to leak in short time & is a pain to clean it off the sink & strainer I only use 100% clear silicone will not break down or crack like putty does never had problems with silicone plumbers putty always..

@askthebuilder 4 жыл бұрын

Old Timer, my guess is you've either never been trained how to do it, you used crappy putty or possibly both. Plumbers putty is the gold standard. Period - Just ask tens of thousands of plumbers like me.

@BurtBowers 4 жыл бұрын

@@askthebuilder Sir, it does matter how long someone has been a so called plumber I myself have done many repairs on many things & have used many different products to do repairs & installs, just because there is a product called Oaty or any other brand plumbers putty does not make that a certified guaranteed product that will work for the job.. Any plumbers putty used doing sink strainers will dry out & begin to seperate crack in short time causing leaks, the plumbers putty is useless & waste of money its nothing short of a quick fix for strainers but again will leak in short time, I switched years ago to 100% GE clear silicone after each install I never had any leakage of water for years not a drop, when I used so called plumbers putty always leaked & to clearify this again plumbers putty will break down where Silicone will never that Sir is a fact so if someone would rather use so called plumbers putty then be prepaired to replace it again in a short time afterwards.

@askthebuilder 4 жыл бұрын

@Old Timer Please realize I've been using plumbers putty for just under 40 years. It's never failed. Tens of thousands of plumbers have had the same results. I'm only spending my time with you because you chose to TRASH a perfectly good product because you may have had a bad experience from it, or you REPAIRED someone else's mistake. It would serve you well to just comment that you've had a good experience with XXXX product instead of making a foolish claim as you did. That kind of behavior, unfortunately, is an indicator of the depth of your ignorance. I'm sorry to put it that way, but it's true.

@sandywjo5 5 жыл бұрын

We will be installing a new Garbage Disposal in a couple days, install instructions say IF you have a stainless steel sink (we do) do not use plumbers putty, use a rubber gasket they provide to go under the new sink flange, I am confused as my plumber has used plumbers putty under the sink flange on the other side of the sink when fixed last year. I don't want to get the whole install done and found I did the wrong thing which leads to leaks. Any insight to the install instructions from GE vs what I see plumbers do?

@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a master plumber since age 29. Please do what you see me do in the video if you want no leaks.

@Lamar4ya 3 жыл бұрын

how long do you let the plumbers putty dry after putting in strainer ?

@askthebuilder 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't need to *dry*. Use the sink immediately.

@lindasmith1593 10 жыл бұрын

is the putty toxic after it it applied, and hot dish water is in the sink.

@askthebuilder 10 жыл бұрын

Linda, That's a GREAT question! The answer is no. Now, I'm sure there is someone with an extreme chemical sensitivity that could be affected. Realize that a very tiny amount of putty is exposed at the rim of the basket when it's tightened to the sink. You'll be fine. I just wouldn't eat the putty like one might munch on peanut M&Ms. :-) If you want MORE tips like this, you should sign up for my FREE AsktheBuilder newsletter. Just go to my AsktheBuilder website and you'll see the form there on the home page.

@munkeeman1234 9 жыл бұрын

I've fixed my strainer about 2 times now but for some reason it keeps leaking what could I do about this problem?

@askthebuilder 9 жыл бұрын

Easy! Just watch this video a couple more times and do EXACTLY as I'm doing. Use new putty, and be SURE you don't twist the strainer as you tighten that nut under the sink!

@gunsnstuff4040 9 жыл бұрын

Joseph Estorga That's because you don't know what you're doing. I mean that with all due respect. -Tom Master Plumber Plumbing Contractor

@foryourlugsonly 5 жыл бұрын

You could stop using putty.

@askthebuilder 5 жыл бұрын

@@foryourlugsonly Plumbers putty is required for the job. Mr. Bad to the Bone * * above is not applying critical thinking and physical skills to the task at hand.

@foryourlugsonly 5 жыл бұрын

@@askthebuilder no. The putty is an out dated and time consuming tool. I don't apply any putty. Metal to metal with a rubber washer underneath. Never had a leak in my life. The putty and poor application is usually the cause in these cases.

@sjr7822 4 жыл бұрын

If no helper to hold pliers then what. trying to put in a bathtub, drain goes into the cellar, I would have to be rubber man to be in 2 places at once. any ideas what would hold the pliers, or is there some other device that can be used

@askthebuilder 2 жыл бұрын

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@secretavenger9444 3 жыл бұрын

Can the washer be bought separately?

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@lookin4zinc 11 жыл бұрын

lol

@askthebuilder 16 жыл бұрын

Well, you can't ever say that again as I am a licensed master plumber..... :-> How would you suggest the plumber show you what she / he knows *before* they start?

@lkmorgan1959 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to help my sister , I tried putting in a new sink drain/strainer . It didn't fit the sink. I put the original back in. Now there's a leak. Ugh. I'll try this.

@askthebuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I've been a master plumber since 1981. Did my video help you? Did you stop the leak? Get unlimited tips each week in my FREE newsletter. Subscribe at www.AsktheBuilder.com

@askthebuilder 17 жыл бұрын

Just barely....... :-)