Replacing a Bathroom Faucet Drain
Pop-up Drains
Almost all bathroom faucets come equipped with pop-up drains. These drains contain a mechanism connected to a lever that can plug the sink. These drains occasionally become leaky and need to be replaced, a task that isn't too difficult to complete in most bathrooms. This job does require some plumber's tools.
Remove the Essential Parts
Turn off the water to the bathroom. Clear out the area under the sink and locate the U-shaped curve in the pipe known as the p-trap. Remove the nuts that anchor the p-trap to the rest of the pipes with a wrench. Pull out the p-trap, then remove the drain flange and the rest of the pop-up lever assembly located above the p-trap. Slide out the long pin that connects the pop-up drain to the lever on top of the sink and set it aside. Wipe the area clean with a towel.
Install the New Drain
Apply caulk around the base of the new drain flange and slide it into the drain hole. Slide the lock nut into the metal drain housing, then place the metal washer and gasket onto the housing. Slide the drain housing into the drain flange and screw it into place. Drop the pop-up drain into the top of the drain, lining up the hole in the stem with the sink's rear. Put the bail lever into the drain housing to keep the pop-up drain lined up with the pin, then slide the pin through the hole. Reattach the p-trap to the drain flange, making sure that all bolts are tight, and turn the water back on. Test out the pop-up-drain; if it doesn't work or seems loose, inspect the pin and the mechanism connecting the pin to the lever on top of the sink. Tighten any screws or bolts that appear loose.
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