The plastic ones are corrosion resistant and.
Metal sink drain to pvc.
If you need to cut to size a fitting all you need is a pvc cutter for plastic.
Additional information for under sink pipes.
P traps can be plastic or metal.
Biofilm is a bacteria that grows in the piping and clings to the inside surface of the piping and will stink the place up.
Every one i unclogged was full of hair.
Piece of pipe and join the plastic pipe to the old metal pipe using the rubber coupler.
Cement the adapter to a 4 in.
Exclusive everbilt 1 1 4 in.
Make sure to buy material that s the same diameter as the metal pipes you just removed.
The part of the drain assembly that extends below the sink is called the tailpiece and it s usually made of metal.
Next time it clogs have the girls unclog it.
In instances where the drain pipe will be exposed to view such as the waste overflow on a clawfoot tub or a wall mounted sink the plated metal is preferred for cosmetic reasons.
Have the ladies brush their hair away from the sink.
Your main drain or sinks tailpiece vertical piece between bottom of sink and p trap could have black gunk biofilm lining it.
Pvc drain pipe comes in two different diameters.
And the threads on metal can be a real bear to unscrew.
Just be sure to get the right cement for the type of plastic pvc also requires purple primer.
Exploded view of drain system.
For metal you could use a pipe cutter or a hack saw.
Pvc form n fit slip joint tailpiece model c3526945 6 57 6 57.
Exclusive glacier bay lavatory sink grid drain without overflow in chrome model 89463 15 48 15 48.
Plastic is easier to work with overall.
Then they will brush their hair away from the sink.
Most people would go for the hack saw because the pipe cutter is very e.
Danco mesh sink strainer in stainless steel value pack model 88886 6 84 6 84.
The pipe and adapter can be pvc white or abs black.