1. Fixing a Leaky Sink Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

2. BUILDING TRADES STOPPING LEAKS Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

3. Objectives Troubleshoot the problem Troubleshoot the problem Tighten and straighten the pipes Tighten and straighten the pipes Reseal a leaky strainer Reseal a leaky strainer Shut off water Shut off water Replace pipes Replace pipes Installing adapters Installing adapters Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

4. STEPS… 1. First find the source of the leak Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

5. 2. Turn off the water STEPS… Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

6. 3. Loose Fittings? If so, tighten. Check for wear. Tighten plastic nuts with your hand. Tighten metal nuts with slip-joint pliers. STEPS… Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

7. 4. Resealing a leaky strainer The seal around the basket strainer is usually plumber’s putty. Tightening the locknut here may work, but it will need to be replaced at some point. STEPS… Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

8. To replace: Disassemble the drain assembly Turn the locknut counterclockwise to remove Cut the locknut with a hacksaw if it can’t be unscrewed. Roll plumber’s putty into a rope to put into the new drain install and roll around the opening Leaky Strainer…cont. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

9. If the Pipes are OLD Consider replacing the whole works! Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

10. Tips When placing new piping in…brush a small amount of Teflon pipe thread sealant on the male threads. When placing new piping in…brush a small amount of Teflon pipe thread sealant on the male threads. Make sure the sealant is safe for plastic. Make sure the sealant is safe for plastic. Check all seals BEFORE turning the water back on! Check all seals BEFORE turning the water back on! Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.