So, this was my first attempt at do-it-yourself plumbing. I figured it out but the pipe from this drain did not reach my trap. What do I do?
866527
If you already have plastic, and the problem is that you're just a little short, any home improvement store will help you out with an extension. If you're trying to add the new drain to the old style steel stuff, save yourself from problems down the line and switch over to the plastic now. Good luck, you can figure it out.
866528
Go to your local hardware store and tell them you need an extension piece from your trap to the sink drain. They will need to know what type of trap material you have, plastic or metal. Simply cut the extension to size leaving enough overlap, then tighten everything together.
113799
I did not have a problem with the supply lines, my problem was with the drain pipe coming out of the wall and lining up with the drain on the sink. Our pedestal went right to the corner and because of the size of the counter it did not line up . I fixed that by getting a flexible drain pipe coming down from the bowl and was able to move it over to line up with the drain pipe. Also it was hard to work on the connections because I could not get a good view of the back since it was up against the wall and it was a tight spot. It should have been a twenty minute job that took a lot longer.
102009
Maybe you need to turn the pipe around. As for the lamp not working, mine did not work either. So it was money in the drain. Complained about it, but never received a reply.
1839266
assuming you have a drain at a level lower than the drain plug in the unit.... buy at least 2 feet of hose that fits the drain line and press it onto the drain line
1866980
You should have instructions that came along with them. I'm not near my drain but you basically put it in the drain hole and tighten the nut from the bottom, make sure the rubber seal goes against the sink bottom. Don't forget the plumbers putty...see what EadtCoastPete said...
1576873
do you have the drain piece installed properly? it should pop in and seal on both sides.
931710
I hired a plumber to do this. Looking on youtube, etc I originally thought it's just a screw-off & screw-on, but screw-off would not budge so I called plumber. He wound up using acetylene torch and operation did not appear trivial. Recommend find local plumber and hire
1557563
My master plumber installed the pop up drain in my bathroom and it was too short to reach the plumbing from the cabinet below. I'm sorry I don't know what size I was sent because I did not specify. I had to return the pop up drain.'
2101022
There should be a white pipe with a cap on it. sticking out of the ground in your yard between the house and main sewer line on your street. Mine is in a shrub bed near the house in the front yard.
2125694
I used plumbers putty because the tub was recently reglazed. Typical drain wrench ( two prong type) helped and is necessary to tighten the drain (although you could use a heavy duty set of needle nose. As far as instructions...it may have come with them, but I 'm not positive. I've installed a lot of plumbing and I really don't pay attention to instruction unless it's an unusual item.
49073
I did not get a plumber. I know how to sweat pipes, this is what soldering pipes is called. Check on line for a video on how to sweat pipes, that should help.
2030167
Don't over think this. As long as you get this thing down the drain, in front of, or beyond the trap, you should be fine. Its worth the 10 dollars or so to try this thing. You'll know pretty quickly whether or not you need a professional.
621937
just attach a longer drain hose. Its a simple fix....hardwares store rubber tubing will be fine for this.
2101024
Somewhere outside your home there should be a sewer clean out opening that has a screw on cap. I created a 18" riser which I attached to the clean out. I then attached the doggie doo drain to the riser. I hope that helps!
4718
No, it should fully drain away. Perhaps there is something wrong with the connection, or the pipe is blocked?
1180361
I used my battery drill, but even with two people (one drilling slowly and one managing the snake), we kinked it up inside the sheath. I ended up pulling the toilet off the floor to clear it. If you have a straight shot at the pipe, maybe it would work. The bends in the toilet were too much for this snake.
2065831
You would have to remove the "P" trap and put it in the straight pipe going into your wall. All soaps contain a certain amount of oil or lard this goes into the pipes along with toothpaste, hair and the like to close off the pipe. By taking off your P -trap it will most likely expose the pipe is considerably narrowed , scrape this out then use the drain opener. To help keep your drains open pour a cup of vinegar in each drain and let it sit over night, do this once a month. Caution Do NOT USE hot water in the rubber drain opener, it will make it rupture.