Do you use Teflon tape on P-trap?

Attach the trap bend to the trap arm, using slip nuts and washers. The beveled side of the washers should face the trap bend. Tighten all the nuts with a pair of slip joint pliers. Never use Teflon tape on white plastic pipe threads and fittings.

Can you replace metal P trap with PVC?

Purchase a PVC P-trap, pipe and fittings to replace the metal ones. Cut the PVC pipe to the lengths that you need with a hacksaw. PVC drain pipe comes in two different diameters: 1 1/4 inches and 1 1/2 inches. Make sure to buy material that’s the same diameter as the metal pipes you just removed.

What to use to replace P trap drain pipe?

If the trap is metal, and it’s old and corroded, consider replacing it with a PVC trap. If you can’t loosen one of the nuts, cut the pipe with a hacksaw and replace the trap assembly.

What does a P trap on a sink do?

A sink’s p-trap is a u-shaped drain fitting used in plumbing that “traps” a small amount of water after the sink is used. The water seals the drain line to prevent sewer odors and gases from passing through the drain and entering the home.

Can A P trap washer be used with PVC pipe?

Both plastic and rubber P-trap washers can be used with different pipe material, such as PVC and brass. Access the area under the sink where you will be installing the slip joint.

Can A P trap drain cause a leak?

A leaky P-trap usually isn’t a major disaster, but it can cause damage if you allow the leak to persist. The job of diagnosing it is a simple one — all you have to do is fill the sink, open the drain and watch for dripping water.

What should I use to replace the P trap on my Sink?

If the P trap and all the drain lines connecting to the sink are metal, it is usually best to replace the metal trap and connections to the wall drain with tubular polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, drains. Tubular PVC is a type of plastic that is thin and easy to work with. It also doesn’t rust.

Can a PVC drain pipe connect to a P trap?

While moving the pedestal, the minor shocks completely broke the pipes going to p-trap and going to the wall. so I went to Home depot and bought new sink popup drain (pvc, expandable with chrome top, 1-1/4″) and new pvc p-trap (1-1/2″ because I thought the old chrome one was 1-1/2″)

What kind of pipe is a P trap made out of?

A. Tubular sized piping can be made out of ABS, PVC, or polypropylene. It is used mainly for under sink p-traps and drain fittings that use compression style washers and nuts to create a seal referred to as slip joint connections.

How does the P trap in the wall work?

The P trap connects to a horizontal pipe that connects to the drain pipe in the wall. Drain pipes under and connecting to a sink can rust, break or simply get bumped and loosened when moving things in and out from underneath.