How to fix wash basin waste leak for good How to seal waste.

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4 жыл бұрын

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Hi . I made this video as almost every wash basin waste are leaking after the installation. Can anyone in this world can produce a washer or washers that will seal this wastes ?Anyway I'm showing 2 ways of sealing waste after installation one is just using a silicone but this takes time to cure another way is to fit ptfe tape directly on to waste thread -this is quick and sort out the problem. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
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@fn9581 Жыл бұрын

Well Ive just spent two hours under my new sink, tried the rubber washers in in a multitude of ways, had a domestic with the wife, blamed the kids for not paying rent and kicked the neighbours cat, I see your video and it works first time. Thanks for the advice, but now Ive been kicked out and Im homeless, wish Id seen it earlier.

@neddy1287 10 ай бұрын

Ah jeez tell the missus you would plumb her with gravy babies and she will take you back

@mginbolton 3 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha just read this, brilliant lol. Ha ha ha ha

@JohnSmith-jh1iy 2 ай бұрын

The neighbours cat probably had it coming anyway.

@juniorkawai6131 Ай бұрын

You're homeless, living in a cardboard box...what's to plumb?

@juani352 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I really hope your kidding lol.

@cleggbrendan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting - you've solved my problem! Mine was siliconed before and had failed. Was going to use plumbers putty but your video proves PTFE is easier, better and less messy too.

@homosexualducky 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. 8.45pm on a Sunday evening and the leak was going to ruin my whole weekends work. Bravo!

@TheMixEmperor Жыл бұрын

You're an absolute hero. Thought changing a fitting in my new house would just be a straight swap. Had to cut out all the old silicone the previous owners bodged the old plug in with, then still had leaks. Your video solved the issue, than you!

@mhmay62 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent description, you saved me trip to BnQ and last 4 hours struggle to workout from where leak was, I was to get new washers , I give you 10 out of 10 👍👍👍

@wazwaz9771 4 жыл бұрын

Saved me a trip to the shops and also precious time, thank you so much. Not only did this work, the explanation you gave about what actually causes the leak was really useful. As I'm not very good at applying PTFE, i measured the exposed thread from underneath and then removed the unit then applied the tape. No leaks!

@pcm7315 3 жыл бұрын

The space created by the threads makes sense when you think about it. Nice, simple solution.

@Kozitaju Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed. Your video is still very useful for us all even 3 years later. Thanks a lot !!!

@JohnnyUtah488 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video. I ended up using PTFE tape with the nut AND plumbers putty between the sink and gasket. It took 2 tries but finally no leaks!

@AceBlaggard 4 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this, I'd never of thought of wrapping the thread in PTFE tape but after watching it actually took less time to fix the leak than watch your video, and no messy sealant.

@seandonovan6129 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I was about to try plumbing tape. Thought I’ll check KZfaq and to confirm and it worked a treat. The ‘plumber’ who installed it originally had made a huge mess with silicone which after 3 years the water made its way though. Cheers 👍🏻

@briscoethecollie1510 4 жыл бұрын

You my friend, are an absolute legend! I put in a new waste and trap and still drip, drip, drip, took it apart, put it back together again, tightened it up, still drip, drip, drip... AGHHH!!! I have just watched your video and spent 50p in Wilko's buying that PTFE tape and put the trap together... WOWEEE!!! Works like a treat, I was putting PTFE an the waste fitting that goes directly to the trap, I think that was creating more water but only after seeing your video did I realise the waater was coming from the joint where the waste joins the sink. GREAT UPLOAD!!!

@firsteerr 4 жыл бұрын

you have to use plumbers mait

@philoddy6065 3 жыл бұрын

Watched a half dozen videos before I found yours, mainly to get a general overview. As soon as I saw the simplicity of your trick I went and tried it straight away and it worked immediately. Brilliant thanks so much!

@brianpaterson1417 4 жыл бұрын

That's a very neat trick! It will come in handy later today when I replace the plug-hole in my bathroom. Thanks for the insight and instruction. Cheers

@thewanderer8 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my problem. I did what you did, but I didn't put anywhere near enough tape on. After watching your video, I put 7 or 8 turns of tape on the thread at the top, and also on the bottom thread, where the P bend connects to. Problem solved! Thanks for the video.

@AstronomyWales 4 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly first time, even with my far from perfect application of PTFE tape. Saved me buying plumbers mait and a basin mate. Also saved me a whole lot of time and I'm sure headaches too. Thanks very much.

@adamdighton5364 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks I've had my waste off about 10 times trying to work out where the water was coming from then I saw this video and it was the water running down the threads, great video

@davepippard1538 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. I had exactly the leaking described after fitting a new sink waste. I was about to reach for the silicone, then saw this video. PTFE tape worked perfectly 😊👍

@kimconway3124 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video because I am trying to install my first sink etc, by myself. I had the same dripping issue and tried it 3 times before I quit because I was getting frustrated with it but now that I have watched your video I am going to Canadian Tire in the morning to get some Plumbers Tape.

@Cornz38 3 жыл бұрын

I'd already tried PTFE tape, but made two rookie mistakes, wrapped the tape the wrong way and didnt use anywhere near enough, my new bathroom sink now doesn't leak. Thank you.

@sjhwestwood Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you - my DIY skills can best be described is woefully inept, but I needed to do this and got myself in all sorts of trouble. Two issues - the different style of plug/waste fitting that was available - old one was mounted from the bottom of the basin up through the hole with the plug piece secured from the top - the new one is all in one inserted from the top dowm. Then had all sorts of problems with a short fall of 40mm between the bottom of the fitting and the top of the drainage pipe. Many pieces of random PVC piping in all manner of twists and turns later and I was finally able to make it all fit together. And then the leaking started. Your video was such a relief to find - all plumbers tape and no silicone and best of all no leaking. Feeling pretty pleased with myself.😁

@suebetts 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your video was so helpful. After a leak that plumbers mait didn’t fix, the addition of PTFE tape did the job.

@seyedshafi9805 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 😅💯

@monsuircamembert 6 ай бұрын

Just tried the ptfe tape trick on leaky sink....worked perfectly first time....thank you very much for the tip 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@ratsac 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You saved my sanity. Was Literally the only thing leaking after replacing my whole bathroom.

@reginalddavis5102 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you for the suggestion. I was having this leak and to your advice the leaking has stop. I prefer the teflon tape over sealant. Thank you again.

@leifharmsen 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. I used the thicker orange plumber's tape, went around about 4 times and it sealed. No more leak.

@agnieszka8068 3 жыл бұрын

Dzięki wielkie, już miałam zakupić nowy spust do umywalki bo cieknie z uszczelki ale po obejrzeniu filmu wypróbuję Pana sposób.

@aivarasandriusenas9693 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you be 2 years ago!!! I screwed so hard (because I couldn't stop leak) till I broke sink... but now I will know haha

@mattjordan7026 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic! thanks! how many times have i tried to get a leak free waste? all along it was just as you say; the water was leaking down the thread so i apply the ptfe tape and it did the job.

@johnnyortiz606 11 ай бұрын

I had the exact same problem with a brand new drain! Thank you very much! Very helpful!

@taryfa84 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, your video helps me a lot. No leaks straight after installing the basin waste. Great video!

@davidbenjaminbarber 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly the right video for me today. Thank you for this excellent upload. 😉

@bethanstoreham2867 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I had exactly this problem. Sorted it easily. Thank you!

@akib2542 2 ай бұрын

Lifesaver... just fixed this exact problem with this simple and effective solution.. thank you

@con6164 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video. I was going to use messy silicone. Which incidentally is a real pain to remove the waste if you have to replace in the future. I applied the tape before installing it. It is much easier. It stop the leak straight away.

@mginbolton 3 ай бұрын

Tried fitting as you did at first and it leaked, put layers and layers of PTFE and it worked thanks for the video. I only tightened the plastic nut hand tight as didnt have those large pliers. But I reckon it was tight enough.

@callmethehen 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I am doing today !! Thanks for the instructions worked perfectly and I too detest Silicone !

@con6951 4 жыл бұрын

Good because you won't make it as a plumber anyway if you detest silicone

@gamble6363 Ай бұрын

Messed around with silicone and this solved it straight up..thank you!

@Jeff-gw1dv 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent am now going to do same to my leaking one, I already broke the plastic nut it snapped in half. Have now got a brass nut. Here goes Thanks for posting, Taff

@kikuhara10 3 жыл бұрын

you're a legend for making this video. Will try this method this week. Thanks so much!!!

@mikegoodall5589 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I had not thought of PTFE with waste fittings. Sorted out the problem.

@maheshchauhan9290 3 жыл бұрын

Honest , simple and neat solution. Thank you 🙏

@TheBless3d 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you. Fitted a new one yesterday and just as the video states leaked from the same place. Thought I’d check out KZfaq and up popped this video. 😊 God bless you and yours.

@blade2102 3 ай бұрын

This video helped me the ptfe tape method helped me thanks soo much

@tonycat721 3 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you..... TAPE i never ever even thought about tape... thanks again.

@clarkac1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, brilliant I agree with Sean below. I had exactly this problem, previously it had an overdose of silicone. Thanks for the video

@NickElliottuk 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a handyman. Amazing how many of these I see covered in silicone, which always eventually fails. Removing the silicone is the slow bit - then the PTFE tape fixes it every time. Don't know why it's so rarely used.

@andrewsquire9892 4 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup mon bon ami!! I have been going crazy with this same situation. I will try the tape.

@darkwaterblue 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Could not figure out how siliconing the basin was going to stop leaking past the threads, and it didn't! PTFE tape did however, many thanks.

@yuchuga8341 3 жыл бұрын

You can use silicone sealant or plumber putty between the basin base and the rubber washer

@TheAllanrg 3 жыл бұрын

This worked a treat for me. Thanks for the video.

@rossmacallister664 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip. It's a pity because years ago the fittings required nothing at all. I used to do a dry fit first, with quality stuff never needed anything. Now you have to silicone all washers and tape the large basin nut.

@mateusz31337 2 жыл бұрын

Saved my day and trip to the shop. Luckily I had that tape at home :) Much better solution than silicone because you can easily undo that. Removing silicone is a nightmare.

@pierrejoubert7754 2 жыл бұрын

Good, clear, to the point video. Thank you!!!!

@TheMisterB2u 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video and filmed so we could all see your solution!

@ams3894 3 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on where the leakage comes from. If it is between the thread and the gasket, the tape will work. If it is between the sink and the gasket (the rubber washer), the silicone will work.

@georgegeorgel7254 2 жыл бұрын

The best îs the pumbling green paste

@antonios4926 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have to fit 3 basins in a couple of weeks' time. Good tip

@jiachen5270 Күн бұрын

Love it, thank you

@fatwalletboy2 3 жыл бұрын

Far easier this way than messy silicone. Ideal video for me today.....👍

@juliocesarcastaneda7082 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, you really saved me some headache and time

@evancharles6703 2 ай бұрын

Awesome 😎 this also saved me some headaches...

@Ploggy. 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for posting 👍

@itsame1277 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks How2D2. This is just the job I have to attend to. Great.

@rickr5927 2 жыл бұрын

OK so that worked a treat.. always those threads that cause the problems... and thanks to you, resolved !!

@rickr5927 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for that,.. always struggling with those very badly designed wastes... gonna do that NOW... !!!!

@drderekjames 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear instructions, helpful

@MrHorror1971 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect answer, to my problem, and it worked.

@ishabelita2006 3 жыл бұрын

Desde Chile, gracias por este tips. Ayudó mucho en la fuga de agua

@psweaver77 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. exactly the video I was looking for

@RICHANDLISA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Exactly the same problem has now been sorted 😊👍👍

@andrzejmysliwiec5032 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the good advice and information

@RXP91 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this - off to try and fix my sink now!

@colinardron198 3 жыл бұрын

A very clear and helpful video.

@javierguevara2520 3 ай бұрын

Desde Chile, muchas gracias por la solución a ese problema, me sirvió 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@golu_badbola Жыл бұрын

Immaculate video, saved me a ton of time.

@scruffykl 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for posting - just what I needed!

@barrycolumbus4931 Жыл бұрын

A great video well done to you saved me hrs of small leaking.

@davefarrell7162 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that info, worked a treat. Much appreciated!

@drbhaskarchatterjee 4 жыл бұрын

Worked very well. Thanks.

@FatDadLovesJesus 2 жыл бұрын

It's 2022. You'd think sink gaskets would have been perfected by now, but no, everything requires extra work.

@mohfiroz7700 Жыл бұрын

Good video, clear demonstration. Thanks.

@Hakim-sz1rl 4 жыл бұрын

How do you repair the self closing pillar tap? Please thanks

@stephenjones6030 4 жыл бұрын

PERFECT!! I had this issue with a new assembly. I already watched one video in which the guy put plumbers putty instead of silicone. I used silicone because the manufacturer's instructions tell us to use it in the basin. On my second sink, If forgot to put silicone under the basin and once again had another leak at this same spot. It's good to get reassurance from you!! I'm REALLY surprised the instructions don't mention to put silicone under the basin as well. P.S. - I'm going to use the tape AND the silicone.

@randonneurUK 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear and easy to see..

@ROMAN-oy5ju Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@ratchriat1716 4 жыл бұрын

plumber mate is the best for sealing fittings enjoyed the video

@VictorVonDoom. 3 жыл бұрын

Mait not mate

@vt7046 3 жыл бұрын

Worked for me! Saved £150-200

@brantgmail Жыл бұрын

thanks - you just saved my afternoon.

@rob60 2 жыл бұрын

Good video and well explained. I have used this same method with PTFE tape and works every time. Some people make a big mistake by over tightening the nut to stop the leak and then stripping the thread on the plastic nut. If you use PTFE tape then no need to do the nut up very tight.

@alanrobertson9790 9 ай бұрын

That's the mistake I made. Too much PTFE with plastic threads and nut. Managed to jam and impossible to undo. Think I'll use boss white or only a single layer of PTFE tape in future. Metal threads probably more forgiving.

@norindr1972 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video I finally stop the leak

@TheVoiceOfSpoons 2 жыл бұрын

Finally the right answer. OK, Plumbers Mait will do the trick, but if you already have a seal provided, why dump it for something else? Silicon sealant, awkward to use, messy, hard to clean up next time, and you have to leave it ages before you can use it. You could get a better seal, it should work. But the tape works just fine, easy, clean, and no mess for next time. Thank you.

@TheNailSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thank you I'll look at this tomorrow and add the tape but check I have the rubber washers facing the right way. Then I have to tackle the other leak from the pipe grr.

@roadwarrior8560 5 ай бұрын

Thanks sorry I didn't see this sooner, one thing I will say is you have plenty of room at that sink, try that under a pedestal sink!! I hate plumbing!! subbed.

@Autonomous1969 6 ай бұрын

The leak was exactly happened to mine. I took it all apart again and smeared LSX around the rubbers and threads.

@LjLaValle 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking to himself "man, I sure hope this doesn't leak after the second time" : ) Great video tho!

@65csx83 3 жыл бұрын

Is there another video that preceded this one which showed why the original stopper was leaking and could not be fixed?

@pauldaviesvoiceover 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thanks.

@someone3187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Done this and it works!

@wasa7 10 ай бұрын

Result, I hate silicone so this was quick and worked perfectly

@ldb281 3 жыл бұрын

thankyou my friend, will be trying that asap

@tambovsky 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this for us

@diymanbelfast2897 2 жыл бұрын

Good job thanks for the tip

@whomadethatsaltysoup 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Wonder if you could post similar video on solving laks on close couple toilets. No matter what I tried, I kept getting leaks where the cystern connects to the toilet.🚽😳

@steveg59 Жыл бұрын

Put the cistern together but dont connect it to the toilet bowl. Put a small amount of water into the cistern and check for leaks. (I usually do this outside and perch it on an open wheelie bin or between 2 chairs) When you are happy that it is not leaking, flush it and re-check to see if it leaks with the flush. Ready to couple with the toilet bowl, use a new rubber doughnut and gradually screw up the 2 nuts evenly( Not one side and then the other) The problem can now arise! You have a "free standing" (not attached to the back wall) setup. Again, flush and check for leaks. If you are going to screw through the cistern to the back wall, be carefull. Very rarely is the wall and floor at 90 degrees to each other, this is where the problem lies. When you fasten the cistern to the back wall and this is the case you are pulling the cistern away from the bowl and displacing the doughnut seal and thus causing leaking when flushing. Put suitable packers between the cistern and the wall and screw through these to maintain the integrity of the installation.