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Kali

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1. if it is just the drain, take it with you to the hardware store

Reply to Bengus81 (Original post)

Thu Jan 23, 2025, 12:16 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.

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Plumbing pro's........question [View all] 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