ILLEGAL Bathroom Sink Plumbing Repair!
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025
- ILLEGAL Bathroom Sink Plumbing Repair! My sink drain is Illegal and not up to code! Check out the bad plumbing p trap and check out what I had to do make the repair. Tools listed below. Subscribe here : / @thatfixitguy
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very cool...I'll bet your wife is glad you started a fix it RUclips channel
LOL! She does love all the work getting done!
I was thinking about starting a RUclips Channel, but it would have to be about watching RUclips Channels! I doubt I would get any likes though! I hope I made you laugh anyway!
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly lost my password. I would love any assistance you can give me
I just purchased a Snappy Trap drain kit today. I really liked that it had almost all parts necessary for any possible problem! Saved me a trip to the hardware store. The accordion pipe is smooth inside, and stretches a bit if you need it. Great improvement! I will only buy Snappy for new plumbing jobs.
Thank you for the video! Great job!
I’m glad this worked for you. I tested that stuff and I can see where people will like it. Me I can’t use it. Seems pretty gimmicky but if it works it works.
For a homeowner and small plumbing jobs, it works great. I can see if you are an expert at plumbing how it wouldn't be the best option. I prefer better quality, but the prices of plumbers has gotten out of control. Thanks for your response.
I used snappy traps under two sinks where the drains at the wall were roughed in too far offset for a trap to reach. They did the job, but my local inspector didn't like them and made me redo with conventional parts.
@Confident Local I have always wondered what an inspector would say about it.
Horse feathers! Yea I know it ain't code but I've had one on my bath vanity sink for the last 16 years. Had to take it off once and the clog wasn't even in the flex pipe.
had accordion pipes for years no problems so easy to remove that you can clean it 1 or 2 xs a year
That is just not something I want to put on my preventative maintenance list. Good job staying on top of that though.
Never realized it but our bathroom sink has one of these😢
After seven years of living in this home I can honestly say it totally went unnoticeable cuz I've never had an issue with it
They work fine in my experience
I talking about the socket saver, can you use it on metal?
No unfortunately. Would be awesome if it would work on metal.
Compared to the amount of work I would have had to do under my cabinet, Im fine with some build up considering it was roughly 40 years ago that I replaced the pipes haha.
I totally get that. You’ve had that set up a long time. How many times have you had to clean it out?
@@ThatFixItGuy omg funny you mention that because the drain for the garbage disposal is packed with about a foot of compacted nasty ground up food. I've snaked before but the area that's clogged is the bend from the wall to right where the outside trap opening is so I think old snake jobs from the roof might have missed it.
But I've just put this bendy drain on my bedroom bathroom about a month ago. Doesn't see much use. The person who built the cabinet put the divider right smack in middle where drain is so I had to saw zall as much as I could before I just got tired of it and used this drain. It's mostly straight thank God
Doesn't code specify using primer before the pipe adhesive?
Not on ABS pipe.
What if you had gavinized metal? And not plastic?
Cut into the wall and no hub band some abs or pvc and work from there.
Great Value Jay Mohr
So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
How can Amazon sell these flexible drain pipes if they are illegal?
Lots of places sell them. I have aasked this question many times
Great, I have an illegal p trap in my apartment 🙃
Thanks fix it guy!
@Tutorial Tim did you install it?
@@ThatFixItGuy this is what was already installed in the apartment im renting. there's a nice crack in the crevice of that accordion looking pipe
That plastic is so thin on those accordion folds. Another reason they should not be installed.
@@ThatFixItGuy Thank you for all your help, got some real pvc pipe in there to replace it.
I use something similar for gutter downspouts and they clog up with leaves.
That is a good call.
Very professional job installing the plastic covers to cover up where the plumbing lines come out of
😂. I’ve had some comments that people thought the foam was a bit over kill. That with the covers I liked how it turned out.
It’s motivational seeing someone take pride in what they do!
I like to make things look pretty.
Why did you cut the fitting out and just added the 22?
If they are illegal, why do stores sell them? The fact that they are sold in stores suggests that they are not illegal.
Try to pass a plumbing inspection with one of those installed. Against code=illegal to me.
@@ThatFixItGuy Illegal generally means an arrest-able offense.
LOL. What are you in for? Accordian style p traps!! LOL
Home Despot and Lows sells a lot of stuff that is not current code. They rely on folks not getting their work inspected...been there and, sadly, had to have an inspection. I had to remove 20 plugs and install current code plugs.
We had that on our sink and I just brought a replacement 😔
Thanks for the tips Brian!
Your very welcome!
Thanks for the tips Brian! Plumbing made easy!
A couple small things made a big difference here.
Thanks my dude
Nice I hate that Home Depot suggests people use them. I recommend using sch 40 p traps made by Genova.
Totally agree those accordion fittings are a joke.
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Hi nice video i have question if u can help i am installing double sink vanity in the washroom and there is only one waste pipe coming out so if i open the drywall and run another PVC pipe of the same Hight insides the wall to reach other sink is there any recommendation of how to thx
Yes you just need to open up the wall and see what is going on. You may just be able to install a double wye and run your pipe. It really just depends what they did in the wall.
What states is this illegal?
Any states that follow Uniform Plumbing Code.
looks so much better
It blew my mind that a home inspector did not catch that!
Another great video Brian
Thank you Steve!
Dig all your video ! Learn a lot !!
Awesome. So glad this could help.
I've seen plenty of smooth drain pipes with so much gunk buildup that I'm surprised they still drain. This accordion pipe didn't look bad at all.
I totally get that. And you are right there is not a lot of anything in this line. We were not using that sink a lot. I have seen a lot of clogging with the smooth wall as well. Depends on use and what’s getting out down it. It is not code compliant for some reason.
Where is this illegal and if it is why are they sold by plumbing companies? I also wonder about the accordian pipes that are smooth on the inside. Surely that's ok
I just put a new sink in a bathroom and the previous owner glued the the pipes together. So my only option is to cut, fiddle around for hours with finding a new P trap with the right length and angle and reglue...grrr.
Any suggestions?
The sink drain pipe is only 1 inch out of alignment with the existing p trap so I am not sure hot to align it?
By illegal I mean against plumbing code. I’m about to do another video on accordion style drains cause I had them in both bathrooms a replaced one and left the other. Starting to have drain issues with this one pretty bad now.
If you want send me a picture of Facebook or email me and I will let you know what I would do with your situation.
@@ThatFixItGuy that would he an amazing help!! Thank-you so much. Pictures coming..
Jane were you able to get this taken care of?
Have you ever used one of the snappy traps that has the flexible piece? It’s not an accordion corrugated piece. It’s smooth on the inside. It gives you good flexibility, but nothing like those junky ones that you pulled out here.
I have not heard of a snappy trap. I will have to check them out. Thanks for the info.
Cost about $30
The Snappy Traps work great if needed for a solid hard to reach junction. The material and manufacturing makes a difference. They are not cheap but can save some time.
Hey Brian that was neat, I had never heard of a tool like that thanks 👍
Thanks Britt I will do a review on them soon and give a couple of demos. They are nice in a pinch.
The drain pipe in my wall is not perfectly level.The PVC part that connects to the P trap to wall pipe 6:18 is not ideally sitting together. The pipe with the gasket thing on end which goes on top of Ptrap goes together barely but drips. I was thinking of melting it to get it to bend a little. You think that Megaloc stuff would work?
Are talking about for putting the nut and washer on together? Megalock helps good for putting those compression type drain fittings together. If you just have a drip it usually helps
Email me a picture if you like and show exactly what you are talking about and I will try to advise. Ufix247@gmail.com
@@ThatFixItGuy I think I got it. I wrapped the heck of it with teflon tape and used pipe dope on those reducer washers. I only had the yellow kind from doing the gas steel pipes on a water heater replacement so I used that. Keeping an eye on it with a bowl under to monitor for leaks.
@@ThatFixItGuy Yes, where the nut and washer meet.
You are using pipe dope that is good. Some gets harder than others and sucks a bit when you try to take it apart, but it does helps seal up leaks. Good job on using what you got. You can't use regular teflon on gas, but nothing wrong with the other way I don't think. Especially not drain line.
My client has cast iron with the metal p trap, how do I get it to come over similar to this video?
Can you send me a picture of your set up? I’m happy to take a look. ufix247@gmail.com
what kind of blade did you use to cut the end of the marvel adapter off at the start? will any saw blade work/ hand saw?
It is an ez stroke saw. They are great for cutting plastic pipe. I did not realize I did not have a link for it. I added it to the description. Hope this helps.
I like that reaming tool. Where can I buy one?
There is a link in the description box or here is a link. Pencil reamer link: amzn.to/3cfOBWl
What is the degree of the Elbow fitting. It is 45 degree
The one I used in this video was a 22 degree elbow.
why are they sold if they are illegal then?
if you glue the tail end, what happens if you want to replace it in the future? it doesn't;t come off easily? does it mean breaking it or even having to remove the wall to get access?
The tail end? I’m not sure I understand. I like slip coupling traps because they are so easy to work with. You should not have to take the male adapter off after it is installed unless something is really messed up.
Thank you for the video! I have a similar issue but have a threaded piece coming out from the wall where you would screw the p trap arm in. Can I put a slip joint 45 elbow on that?
You can put a plastic female adapter on that then you can 45 or 22 from there.
Technically you aren't supposed to have more than one slip joint after the trap, at least according to our local code.
Pretty snazzy👍🏼❗️
So glad this helped. Hope we can help again.
But using these are Sooooo much easier when things aren’t lined up properly! 😁
They are easier. I can't disagree.
also if u expand accordion pipe u have less places for stuff to gather
That is very true. I just did a five year experiment with this stuff and the build was bad. I like not having to mess with the plumbing after it is installed.
I would think that the connection would be worse after using the reaming tool, because the tapered interference fit is gone.
Which connection? The ABS pipe?
@@ThatFixItGuy Yes. I've never used a tool like that, nor ABS pipe, but PVC pipe is designed with a slight interference fit. If you ream out to the exact diameter of the old fitting, then you'd no longer have the interference fit that assures a good seal.
I came across your video because I have a similar situation, where the plumber stubbed barely out of the wall, too far over to the side, and there's not enough pipe leftover to cut back and solvent weld a new fitting. I'd either have to redo what's in the wall or drill the stub out of the in-wall elbow like this.
My solution for now will be to use a 1-1/4" double offset on the sink tail piece to get a few inches over.
right on that sounds like a good way to go with not much pipe sticking out.
Simple smooth wall p-traps also clog up. Depends on what you put down there...Are you a union plumber?
Technically, but just in the sense that I am in a union. Just not a plumbers union unfortunately.
You are correct both styles clog.
Great work! How much do you normally charge for this kind of job/work?
Wish you were in business near my house. The only plumbers I can find in our neighborhood are either crooks who charge high fees or low quality plumbers who use accordion piping to get a little more commission. Sad.
Is it better to sniff the ABS glue before or after the install? 😉
😂 start to finish!
Fr they are bad I have one and it's so annoying 😠😤
I know we had two! I wish they would not sell them!
Good video, but no need to put thread sealant on mating fittings or slip rings. Unless they're damaged, they seal on their own. And the wrong thread sealant could soften rubber slip rings over time, leading to a leak.
It is true. I’m a big megaloc fan. Would not use other type of dope for this. I could not afford too many call backs when I had my business so that is how a rolled. Thank you for watching.
If there're illegal how come they are legally being sold at some of the biggest home improvement stores Home depot, Lowes, etc..?
I don't see why you couldn't have oriented the P trap assembly a little more counter clockwise and then it looks like it would have went right in the 1½ drain coming out of the wall with out redoing that whole fitting at the wall?
I wish that would have worked. Camera makes thing look different. It was off enough that had to redo. Thanks for watching.
Why don't one of you plumber guys invent a flexible waste line adapter that will give an inch or so of play that doesn't clog? You'll make a zillion $$$.
me having just bought one of those pipes
Not saying it will not work if you need it to.
It’s not illegal he just doesn’t like it
Make sure the inside of the corrugated piece is smooth. No problem.
@@gustavoramos2588 always that one guy that chimes in thinking he knows it all
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this looks pretty involved and would cost a pretty penny ie, hundreds, if you called in a plumber.
It could cost a bit. With a few tools a good preparation I think you could do it.
@@ThatFixItGuy thanks. I appreciate your confidence.
When are the plumbing manufactures going to make plastic tail pipes with 1” offsets!!??.
I know! People keep asking for them! Have had a lot of comments about this issue. I may look into getting one made.
@@ThatFixItGuy If I were in the plastics industry I would easily design one and make millions of $$. But for now, I'm looking for them to make one. It's difficult working inside a pedestal sink where they are most needed.
@XxgalaxyxX1494 it is a great idea!
Honestly I don't care if it's illegal, would rather know how to install at least for a temporary solution
It's just as easy to install something that will last in my opinion. Thank you for watching
Somebody should start making pvc tail pipes with 1" and 2" offsets. Somebody does make them but it's in metal and cost like $80.
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@@ThatFixItGuy I’ve seen those before. A 1” or 2” offset tailpipe would eliminate the need for an accordian tailpipe. There is a great need for slight offsets especially with pedestal sinks. Somebody is going to make millions if they just make it. I saw a 1” offset pipe but it was metal and $80. Yikes.
Here in Omaha ALL commercial bars, apts schools, gas stations must be in brass..
yes that is the same here in washington, Thank you for your comments.
I hate to admit it, but I have used these flexible pipes and I know its not right. But when you are low on money, you just do what you can do.
But happy to say, I fixed it at a later time.
I get it. Not my favorite stuff. I just replaced the last one in my house this week. The price difference is not that much if you do that yourself. Glad you got it hooked up.
I like how they are illegal but stores sell em
Against code does not mean not allowed to sell. It is weird they sell them.
@@ThatFixItGuy
What are laws for ? To be broken. In the name of making a profit. The elites can break all laws. Especially at your expense
0:20 he is trying to do a spell to make it go away.
Lol. I may have been!! Big Harry Potter fan here!
By illegal, do you mean I will get arrested for using one?
No illegal meaning against plumbing code. That that would be a funny thing to be in jail for. “Those accordion style traps will get you every time!” 😂
@@ThatFixItGuy It would be funny if you get put in jail with murderers, bank robber and drug dealers for installing a flexible hose
Lol! Yes it would!
I have the exact same problem, my sink isnt directly over that pee trap.
So easy to make correct. Sometimes a 45 elbow is too much and you can get a 22 elbow. I love that you found this useful! Thanks for watching!
"Pee" trap, that's funny. I guess if you're peeing in the sink.
why is home depot selling illegal parts without full disclosure?
I have asked the same question many of times! Some states have different plumbing code and that could be a factor. But these easy type fixes are big money makers for both the place selling them and the plumbers that have to change them out.
I've seen this exact system under friends sinks whom reside in Gov housing
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Yeah these types are set ups are in a lot of places. It makes a fix quick, but it will start to smell and clog at some point. Thanks for watching
illegal or not, when you realize that new replacement sink you you just dropped in on the caulk and you don't want to mess with that, and then you have another "FUCK !" moment when you see that hole off from the original, you just want to pull out your last strand of hair, then you run to lowes and grab one of those suckers. Done - at least until you can properly do the work.
I get what your saying. This is from a plumbing code point of view. Sometimes we just want the job done. I like giving people options and are not that much more involved. Thanks for your comments.
All that crap when just a new flexi would of been fine........ The old saying - " Baffle them with bullshit " is very well in use in an industry that can cut plastic pipe and sniff glue......
Make sure you ream every piece of pipe you cut, it leaves a rough edge where hair will collect over time and cause a blockage. Otherwise a job well done!
Those socket savers are the cats ass 👍
Right on. I’ve been trying to get in the habit of chamfering every piece as well now. Alit least take the edge off. Thank you.
Flexible pipe works fine. If it clogs, take it loose and clean it out. Problem solved.
It is true you can go that route. Home inspection will usually require you replace it before you can sell your home
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
Your welcome!
That drain pipe is not even tight, can’t be moving like that. I know u didn’t do it. But who ever did that, had no idea what the heck he was doing
Yeah that is probably true. They were just trying to sell the house. A miss by the inspector for sure
It’s not
It's not Good??
I have that in both bathrooms of the house i bought. Going to have to un fuck some things my home inspector missed.
Yes that happens. Mine was the same!
You maybe hearing from Gibson when I make him switch out the rv sink and faucet and rerun the traps. 😂
Sweet! I will love to help!
Why don't you go to Home Depot and tell them stop selling that flexible pipe ?
I know it is most hardware type stores sell it! It is easy, but not correct.
Rule say it ur job to make sure it up to code to use in ur house. Never say have to be up to code sale
This is so true. they make money therefore the sale it.
I used one in an emergency
Sometimes you have to make things happen!
Illegal lol. Like speeding
LOL! It would be so funny to get a ticket on this! I would not be able to stop laughing. Illegal like not code complaint. It will just create issues for you down the road. Thanks for watching!
Not illegal, other wise they would not sell it
Lol… they aren’t really illegal are they?
Not Illegal in since of you will go to jail. The are against plumbing code. That means illegal in the plumbing world.
One question everyone, will I pass inspection if I use one for my bathroom?
Are you getting it inspected by a plumbing inspector? If you sell your house a good home inspector will mention it. I have helped a friend recently with this issue. He had to replace two.
@@ThatFixItGuy yes , thank you !
Ya i totally diddnt even just buy one, i was just searching for the dummies who did!! Ya! Im 😎cool and stix and stones can break my bones but flex traps will never hurt me!!!🤥
Lol! I guess I should look on the bright side. These things keep my friends in business.
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TY!
Why they allowed to sell this crap. Just ripped them out of a house my daughter bought.
who cares if its not your house.
I don’t like people having issues. I started a RUclips channel to help people. I care.
It isn't illegal. Liar 2.0
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LMFAO
I know! Thank you for watching!