| Contrary to popular belief, you are not required to | | | | you're using the metal washer that comes included |
| hire a professional plumber to install drain pipes | | | | with the strainer. Be certain that the strainer is |
| underneath your sinks. No matter what the | | | | securely fitted in the sink and does not jiggle around. |
| configuration, you should be able to correctly install | | | | Place some putty on the underside of the sink and |
| the system yourself. In this article we will outline the | | | | press it into the drain to secure the placement. |
| necessary steps to installing drain piping. | | | | Next, use a piece of PVC tube to attach to the sink |
| You Will Need: | | | | basket and fit it along with a washer using the |
| * Wrench | | | | adhesive. Apply additional adhesive to the end and |
| * Adhesive | | | | slide the metal nut on the secure side before |
| * Putty | | | | tightening with a wrench. |
| * Plastic Washers | | | | Step 3: Disposal Set-Up |
| * Plastic PVC Pipes | | | | If your sink has a garbage disposal, you need to |
| * Plastic Nuts | | | | connect the unit to the rest of the system so that |
| * Plastic Washers | | | | any item running through the sink will then go to the |
| Step 1: Configuration | | | | disposal and through the piping. |
| Check underneath the sink to determine exactly | | | | Place a bit and wash on the disposal elbow and apply |
| which types of pipe you need. A piece will be needed | | | | adhesive to the PVC pipe. Screw it onto the elbow. |
| to connect your drain directly to the garbage disposal | | | | The pipe you attach to the disposal will have to be |
| or wall trap. You may even need to construct a | | | | T-shaped with an outlet that is raised end. Part of it |
| custom piece in order to have it work with your sink | | | | should be hanging down and can be connected to the |
| configuration. All of this can be done using plastic | | | | wall to stop it from moving. |
| washers, nuts, and pipes. | | | | Step 4: Disposal to Wall |
| Step 2: Strainer | | | | Place two nuts on the wall trap with one facing |
| When installing drain pipes, the first thing you need to | | | | outward and the other toward the wall. Use an |
| do is secure your sink basket. The strainer bottom | | | | S-shaped piece of pipe and attach it to the open side |
| has a small piece of pipe sticking down which you are | | | | coming from the disposal. Attach just as the other |
| able to connect directly to the drainage. Be sure | | | | pieces using washers, nuts and adhesive. |