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Bengus81

(10,370 posts)
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 11:56 AM Jan 2025

Plumbing pro's........question

I've got some leaking on plumbing in my hall bath under the sink. I'm ditching my plastic pipe seals and going with the rubber ones. Is most under sink Ptrap etc...bath plumbing 1 1/4 piping or 1 1/2?

I guess I could buy both but just wondering.

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Plumbing pro's........question (Original Post) Bengus81 Jan 2025 OP
if it is just the drain, take it with you to the hardware store Kali Jan 2025 #1
Bathroom sink is usually 1 1/4". Mister Ed Jan 2025 #2
Thanks.....I didn't know they had changed to those rubber type seals but I haven't Bengus81 Jan 2025 #3

Kali

(56,898 posts)
1. if it is just the drain, take it with you to the hardware store
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 01:16 PM
Jan 2025

trick with drain pipes (and lots of other plumbing) - don't over tighten things. if there is a risk of someone using sink while you are gone, turn off the water to the faucets and/or put a bucket under the open spot.

Bengus81

(10,370 posts)
3. Thanks.....I didn't know they had changed to those rubber type seals but I haven't
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 02:17 PM
Jan 2025

any of those apart or had the need to buy any for a long time. Thanks for the replies!

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