How To Fix Bathroom Sink Drain Leaks Underneath Gasket, Threads [SOLVED]
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Is your bathroom sink leaking? Can't find the source of the bathroom sink drain leaking? We show you how to fix a bathroom sink drain leaking underneath the sink where the black rubber drain gasket meets the bottom of the bathroom vanity sink basin, or drain pipe threads.
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Leaking sinks:
You install a new sink drain properly yet still get leaking sink drain leaking underneath. You installed the drain flange with silicone and still get the bathroom sink drain leaking from the drain gasket.
Don't call a plumber for a leaking sink drain pipe plumbing repair, you can fix a bathroom leaking sink drain yourself, leave that drain leak behind.
Glacier Bay Mandouri Led Bathroom Sink Faucet video applies to all bathroom vanity faucets not just a glacier Bay sink.
We'll show you how to fix the bathroom sink drain that is leaking. We show you 3 causes of bathroom vanity sink drain to be leaking underneath the sink basin at the threads.
The bathroom sink drain could be leaking at the rubber drain gasket where it mates to the bottom of the sink basin. You get leaks where the drain pipe meets the sink trap, or where the sink trap meets the street drain line.
We also cover whether your leaking drain repair should use plumber's putty to avoid staining the bathroom vanity sink. We'll also cover Teflon tape (plumber's tape), pipe dope sealant, and silicone to fix the bathroom sink drain.
Note on wrapping Teflon plumber's tape for this repair:
The lower Teflon tape for the black drain gasket should be wrapped counterclockwise, to match the direction of the drain gasket screwing upward from underneath the leaking sink basin. The upper Teflon tape should wrap clockwise around threads of the leaking drain pipe to match the direction of the drain flange inside the sink, screwing down onto the pipe threads in a clockwise motion.
After you fix your leaking sink drain pipe threads, you have to perform thorough water leak tests to confirm the water is not dripping inside your vanity via a sink leaking water down the drainpipe. Don't just turn on the water for a few seconds and think that you have fixed the bathroom sink drain.
Now you have to test for a leaking vanity drain.
You still have to fill up the sink basin with water until it starts to drain out through the overflow hole, then you also need to let the water suddenly all drain out. You have been moving a lot of parts underneath your bathroom vanity sink, so make sure to test for the sink trap leaking as well. If the sink trap is leaking, we add pipe thread sealant to the leaking trap connection.
Causes of your bathroom sink drain leaking underneath
One common drain installation mistake is when DIY folks fail to make sure the drain flange is screwed all the way down onto the drain pipe threads, and end up with a leaking vanity drain. Water then seeps through the crack between the flange and the pipe and leaks down onto the drain pipe threads or over the rubber gasket.
Another failure causing a bathroom sink drain leak and plumbing repair: if drain holes underneath the sink basin has imperfections preventing the gasket from mating up to the sink for a perfect seal.
Now you have a bathroom sink leaking from underneath the drain because the rubber drain gasket underneath the basin cannot fill all the imperfections along the rim of the sink's flawed drain hole opening.
How to solve bathroom sink drain leaking from threads
Some people have issues installing Moen faucet systems with Moen drains and they have a leak. Drain leaks happen with Glacier Bay as well, the leaking vanity drain is allowing water to leak down the threads of the drain pipe under the vanity sink. It is one root cause of your bathroom sink leaking from the drain gasket.
Why is my sink leaking?
The drain repair solution for this vanity sink leaking issue is to wrap the plumber's tape around the top of the pipe threads where the drain flange will screw on. Wrap tape on pipe threads where the rubber drain gasket will screw on to mate up to the bottom of the basin underneath inside the vanity. We are done with our bathroom sink repair.
That completes this drain repair, use this video to put a stop to your bathroom sink drain leaking water. 
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jeffostroff 👍
Thank you Sir, that is a whole lot info. to solve my leaky sippy drain......God bless you and your Family
That was awesome. How come u didn't show the plunger. I have one just like it. Uuuuggg, it won't work for me
@@carlarodriquez1006 It will work for you regardless of the plunger you have the tape is applied to the downspout of the drain so the should work on all drainpipes
Thanks for the video.. honestly I've replaced 3 drains and all had the same problem.. made no sense to me.. but I think your absolutely right on tolerances.
I mean as a older gentleman now I've done hundreds. And as a kid I never had issues I do now in my older age.. made no sense to me.. I've also noticed that old sinks have bigger holes cut in them and the drains have small surface area causing issues of having a place to seal, even with putty.
Last piece was a solid drain, wo overflow, single piece and still I had leaks at the gasket. I ended up dealing the rim inside the sink with bath silicone. And so far it's been the best way.
So again old parts with new parts seem, companies just want you to buy all new stuff at $$$ when it should just be a 10$ fix
I'm a single mom trying to save money. A plumber quoted $225 for fixing my sink drain so I decided to DIY and learn something new. I found your channel after becoming completely frustrated with my sink repair. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. You helped me to calm down, start over, and finish. Thank you for explaining everything so calmly and clearly. You really helped me.
Awesome Mary, so glad you were able to do this yourself!
Yoo Go GurL 😆👍
Good job Mom!
Happy Mother’s Day! Glad to see you working on it yourself child of a single mother who lead by example in this manner. Lost her a couple months ago. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day.
This video is the standard for what “good” looks like in a “how- to”. Everything is covered and explained in layman’s terms and gives the viewer an understanding of “why” for each step. So well done.
Thanks Scott, glad you liked it!
Yeah, I was about 10 minutes in before I realized how thorough it actually was. Thanks, Jeff!
Brand new faucet install the day before a hurricane, and like you said, I followed every instruction and it was leaking.
Great teaching 👍
Nice Greek lunch 👍🏽
Love how he starts...."You're here because you have a leak under your sink drain..."
Indeed sir.
Liked and Subscribed.
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Thanks Jeff for doing this video. This was exactly what I needed. I first hooked up the drain following the instructions that came with the package. But, exactly as you pointed out in the video there was a slow leak underneath. Then I followed your video exactly as you instructed with the silicone, thread tape, and plumber's putty and it is now working perfectly with no leak. This is a fantastic video. I feel much more confident in my plumbing skills now, and this saved me much money today and will save me more money in the future. Thank you very much for your calm step by step through instructions and explanations. This video is perfect :)
This is the single best how-to video I’ve ever seen on RUclips. Walked through the process, covered all of the failure modes, gave backup options AND ranked options of best approach. Fantastic, hats off!
Glad it helped Jonathan!
This is possibly the best instructional video I have ever seen, on anything.
Wow thank you so much for those kind words!
@@jeffostroff Agreed. Thank you so much. Was up at midnight last night after happily finalizing installation of a new vanity and noticed dripping from the drain. :( I definitely need to use all your tips tonight. I failed on a few things (I did use putty on the strainer flange, but I didn't use tape on any of the threads on the drain pipe, nor any sealant when I screwed the pipe under the sink when I attached that to the flange.) The dripping is not bad, but any dripping is also not good. Thank you again. Super informative. Good news is that I don't think I'll need to go to Home Depot again since I have all the parts.
I absolutely agree. I dropped a toothpaste cap down my drain and tried to fix it myself. I had never done a single plumbing project before. I broke the pipe that connects to the flange (it was old). I thought it would be easy to fix but it was a nightmare. Finally, I resorted to watching RUclips videos. This was the ONLY video that explained EVERYTHING I needed to know. I can take the entire thing apart and put it together again in a couple minutes.. I've done it several times. Sadly, despite this excellent, AMAZING, really really great instructional video, I believe I have to call a plumber. I have a ventless system and the sink no longer drains properly.. it takes several minutes to drain every time I turn the water on. I did everything possible to make sure my end of things.. the pipes, snaking the pipes deeply, etc.. was correct. This video made sure I knew that there was nothing else I could do. I am gonna have to call someone to snake more deeply because I can't get past a certain point (maybe 4 feet) and I've done everything else. THANKS STILL BECAUSE YOUR VIDEO WAS SO HELPFUL!!
@@JRSilvey Believe it or not some pop-up assemblies do not work well after new installation. And especially the types that have no pop-up, (just has a strainer). Used in commercial buildings hospitals, restaurants, gas stations etc. These type of strainer pop-ups in many cases will not drain fast due to the lack of overflow ports engineered in them. (I call them pre-vents, also). Or the overflow ports themselves being clogged from past years. Normally if there is a venting issue, at the tail end of the water evacuating, the drain will gurgle and then have a sulfur odor after the water has drained away.
If you are only able to get a cable/snake to go into the drain 4 feet then yes you do have a drain issue. Bad assembly (non-code) or broken pipe or object blocking the drain and not permitting the cable to run through piping. All before a vent. Certain areas a vent must be at 3-6 feet in the drain I believe is code. I may be incorrect at the footage though. Please correct me if so.
My bad, I messed up the 69 likes... but I couldn't resist. Completely agree!
I mostly do not have the patience to watch anything other then the exact second of what I need but you not only had me engaged from the start but came across as extremely knowledgeable and only making these for informative purposes oppose to some who only focus on clicks..... Thank you so much for all this info! I am about to walk into Lowes to pick up what you suggested and will post how things go ..... Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad to help.
I installed this exact same faucet in my bathroom, followed the directions to the letter, and kept having leaks. I followed this video, and now I no longer have to keep a bucket under the sink for leaks. Thanks for producing a great video.
I battled with a leaky sink (my first ever DIY install) for DAYS, and just when I was ready to give up/cry/call my landlord, I found your video. Followed your tutorial step by step and it worked like a charm. You, sir, are the hero we need.
Awesome Jeremy, glad we were able to help you.
You're a good teacher. Thanks for all the helpful tips. I've done installs and fixes in my time but it's always nice to do refresher courses with the instruction of a real pro like you. You make me feel like breaking something just so I can fix it.
Haha, that's hilarious.
Found this video in an internet search for some plumbing issues we were having in our basement video. Bookmark this now and subscribe! I followed his directions and advice and (so far) I have no more leaks under the sink! As a teacher I appreciate his "lesson plan" - clear explanations and instructions, answers the what ifs you may come across in doing the job. So grateful I found this! Getting a plumber is not in the budget and we don't have any handy family or friends nearby. I feel accomplished and empowered and ready to take on the next home project! Thank you for your help!
This is perfect and complete presentation, showing all possible scenarios, when installing bathroom sink drain.
Thanks I'm glad you like it
Hahaha just imagine if this dude is naking a video of whole bathroom remodeling. It would be days lengthy. 😆😱👎
It took me 4 tries to assemble my sink drain and not have a slow leak work its way down the pipe threads onto my paper towel. The reason I succeeded on the 4th try is because I discovered, watched and followed all Jeff's suggestions, a true belt and suspenders approach to eliminating potential water leaks. This was the only video I found that specifically addressed potential areas of leakage and how to address each. Plumbers putty on top of plumbers tape...genius! Thank you Jeff for saving me a plumbers bill and rewarding me for my persistence.
Glad to help Les
I’m not a plumber, only someone who believes in fixing anything I know how to fix.....and learning how to fix anything I’m not familiar with.
I’ve done my own home repairs for many years, including leaky sinks and toilets (don’t even get me started on wax rings!). I came across this video today and can say with 100% certainty that this is one of (if not THE) best “how-to” videos I’ve ever seen! All of the little tips (paper towels to detect drips, ensuring everything is dry before turning on the water, etc.) is a class act!
Thanks Dan, glad you liked it!
Wow, thorough and so explanatory to the point that I was able to clearly recognize the fail point and fix the leak on my original install. Thank you!
An awesome most comprehensive tutorial video I have ever seen. Well put together. Was very helpful. Going to be looking for your other videos for other home projects. Great Job Jeff!!!
Thanks I'm glad you liked the video and I hope you found it helpful.
Jeff, thank you SO MUCH for this very detailed step by step video (even giving the what if scenarios) ! After dropping my diamond earring down the drain, in a panic I took the bottom of my sink apart to recover it. Well, little did I know it was going to be quite the task, and not to mention replacing the entire pop up assembly. I recovered my earring, and thanks to you I also fixed my sink. Saving me so much money vs calling in a plumber. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful! Congrats on fixing that yourself.
I really enjoy your videos, Jeff. I'm 80 and I still tackle under sink drains. Not as limber as I used to be, though. I even drilled a hole in side of cabinet and installed the icemaker on my fridge. I learned a lot from my Dad when I was growing up. I was the son he never had -- 4 girls. I always watch these videos before I do a new project. Thanks again.
Jeff this video is just what I needed every few years I find myself involved in a plumbing situation like today. Text book install of vanity faucet and drain Thought I hit a home run. No leaks. At the end of the day I had developed slight leak between rubber gasket and bottom of sink so I tightened another 1/2 turn. So far so good. If the leak comes back at least now I am armed with great information. Thanks so much for making this video.
Jeff you’re video covered every sennario I encountered! I installed it exactly how you mentioned it and you made me a very happy man! My gratitude for your wonderful video is beyond any expression I know how to express. I will subscribe and like your video!
Oh yes that is so awesome to hear I'm always glad to hear success stories after people watch our videos. A lot of hard work went into this one and a lot of frustration for me because a crooked buyer's home inspector who purposely caused damage to a brand new drain in one of our flip condos, so I'm glad that solving our dilemma was able to help you as well.
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Great video. This was exactly the issue I was having with a sink and it leaking. Jeff really explains it in detail and very slow where you can understand everything. Now, I'm going to head into our 1/2 bath and fix the leak as learned by this great video. Thank you,Roy HorneSpring, Texas
Roy, thanks you for watching!
Great tutorial. Exactly what I needed to fix my leaky drain. Followed each step and we are back in business! Thank you!
Wow, we keep getting more success stories every day! Glad to hear it worked out for you and solved your leak.
Thanks to you, we stopped the leak in a recently installed copper vessel sink drain. Followed your instructions to the tee and successfully stopped the pesky leak.
Soooo happy I found your video! My bathrooom sink started leaking this morning! Clear, concise step by step instruction. Forever grateful in NJ!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching Linda!
This is exactly what I needed, so glad i found it. You are so detailed, great video. Thank you.
Thanks so much for not only showing what to do but explain the different options and reasons to use each.
Glad to help out, thanks for visiting our channel!
We can’t thank you enough for your video. We had no idea why the drain was leaking even though we followed the manufacturers instructions. Why they wouldn’t add the taping instructions is unbelievable.
Thank you for taking the time to clearly explain, in detail, everything you use, why and why not. I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you I!!!
I'm glad you liked it!
I really appreciated Jeff's thoroughness. With his help I was able to stop a leaking bathroom drain that I had just installed. He corrected three mistakes that I had made, and now it is water tight. He covered which sealants to use where, and which ones were better for differing locations; he covered why NOT to use a channel lock wrench to tighten things down and how to ensure a good seal. He makes sure the viewer understands how things work and what can go wrong if one short-cuts the installation. So, THANK YOU. I wish that Ace Hardware had printed more such instructions on their drain plug kit. Oh well, that's why we have RUclips I guess.
Awesome Duane, glad to help out!
Very helpful!! Very educational!! Thank you for pointing out everything in detail. I should have found this before my 6 trips to the hardware store, and countless returns. I didn't know I was putting the washer on upside down. I didn't know to thread the pipe below the rubber stopper.
Ryan, Awesome now you will know for next time and you'll be able to teach others and save them multiple trips to Home Desperate.
This guy is soooo great! Explains every single detail, beautiful!!!
I installed a new bathroom sink and faucets following the instructions in the box exactly. Leaked like a sieve. After doing what you recommended it now works great, no leaks. Thanks for a very well done instructional video.
thanks a bunch for this. peace and good luck to one and all that is watching this and you jeff.
From experience, I find that to locate a leak or test for a leak under the sink, I wrap toilet paper around each connection. It makes it easy to see where the problem s may be. The uppermost wet paper locate the leak. Great video Jeff!
I replaced the drain on one of the sinks in my master bathroom. There was a leak, I removed and reinstalled, again a leak. I got so frustrated I shut off that side and my wife and I have been sharing a sink (for several months…). After some not so subtle reminders, I watched your video and realize
I failed to follow best practices. I now have the confidence to tackle again and fix it once and for all! (If I don’t edit my comments tomorrow, rest assured it worked!)
This is so good!! Thank you 🙏… I watch a lot of RUclips and this explanation is so thorough!! Also appreciate the real time and no background music. No frills but gets the job done right 🎉!!
I spent several hours trying to fix a leak. I ended up following your advice and process and no problem. Thank you.
Glad it helped tom!
This is the most well explained video I have ever seen on youtube....
Thank you buddy
Glad it helped thanks for watching Phillip!
Thank you so much! I have spent hours under the sink at one of my rentals. I refuse to pay close to $200 to a plumber for such a supposedly easy fix. This video shows me what I did wrong and how to fix it! I really appreciate all the time you took to explain it.
The best video I’ve seen on this issue
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Using plumber's putty on top of the rubber cone gasket is genius! It stopped the leak on my new vanity sink that had a slightly uneven drain opening. Thank you for producing this video!
They really don't recommend it though! it can cause the gasket to dry and crack over time.
Thank you so much for this video. it's the best video to help to fix my bathroom sink drain leaks. Well done! Jeff!
George awesome i'm glad you liked the video
What is sanity saver your video has been! I think the biggest thing that fixed the leak for me was the Teflon tape! Thank you so much!!
Best DIY video explaining drain leaks ever! Your detailed instructions saved me time and $$ to fix my basin gasket and P-trap leaks after days of frustration.
Glad it helped! thanks for watching
Excellant tutorial. Learned a great deal by watching you. Thank you.
Awesome, glad to help out. Let us know if it solves your problem!
Teflon tape did the job for me! Thanks for the great video.
Jeff, correct me if I'm wrong, but the only way it leaks underneath is from the bottom gasket. That top flange only serves to keep your sink sealed. Meaning if you want to fill your sink with water that flange has to be sealed. Water is always going to get into those vent holes and sit on top of the gasket. Even when you just run the sink. It's always a gasket!
Yes you are exactly right. So that second site where we add the Teflon tape half way down the threaded downpipe is where the water has seeped into the outside threads of the drain pipe and down the outside of the pipe. The Teflon tape simply blocks that.
Thank you for showing me how much I do not know. Working on a bathroom sink and your step by step video gives me great confidence. Thank you very much.
You are so welcome!
Your video was very beneficial as the problem leak you had after installing the new parts was exactly what I found on mine and on closer examination i could see where the sink casting was just slightly off causing the seal to be insufficient. I am still working on it but I feel that now I can fix it without it leaking. Thank you for a great video and I would advise anyone making a similar repair to watch the whole video as I found that I learned other things to do and watch for. Chuck
Thanks for your kind words Chuck, glad to hear you are making headway with your leak.
Thank you for being so thorough & detailed. I am having trouble, your video should resolve my issues. Blast - I do have the wrong kind of plumbers putty!
Glad it helped!
Great video! Very thoughtful with angles, lens focusing, on screen text captions, narrations, and live person on screen demos and technical explanations. I used this video to teach myself how to fix a leaky bathroom sink faucet.
I liked the video and subscribed to the channel immediately after watching the video.
Thank you,i love to be educated by experienced professionals.I appreciate your time and effort for making this video,it is nice to help other people.
Thanks Ricky, always glad to help out, and save others from misery.
Thanks for making this video, but especially thanks for mentioning that despite the manufacturer’s instructions and despite a “perfect” installation, there may be leaks that require the use of Teflon tape, plumbers putty, etc! I felt like such a failure after finding a leak under the sink basin after a seemingly easy faucet and drain replacement in my bathroom. Thank you!!
That is exactly why we made this video to warn others who are making a similar installation about this.
You were very thorough. I really liked that you explained the reason for wrapping the tape counterclockwise. I do one thing different. After I test for leaks with running the water, I always fill the sink a good way then test with the pressure of that water. Sometimes you won’t get a leak running the water but when you fill the sink it might leak.
Good video! You have a nice voice and a talent foe explaining things!
Thanks Loretta! We actually do the very test you described in this video, filling the sink, and also we let the overflow holes take water to test for leaks also.
Had this issue come up. Glad your video was recommended. You are very thorough in you explanation. Thank you for sharing Jeff.
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped out Wilson!
Found your video by chance and I'm glad I did . I followed your video instructions to the key and it worked perfectly. What a relief! Thank you very much. Keep up the good work .
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Really appreciate it. You fixed my leak. Thanks Man!
matt125xp Awesome, glad to hear we helped another person with this annoying engineering problem. 😎
Absolutely informative and detailed. I just installed a new double vanity on a complete bathroom renovation that I took on myself. Everything is brand new and top notch, yet as you describe following the manufacturers instructions to the t and being somewhat comfortable with DIY plumbing I still got that exact same leak. Its the only thing left on this massive project and I was bout to call in a professional because I couldn't figure it out. You've given my the solution and the confidence to pull it apart and try again. Have a thumb and subscribe my friend!
Glad to help Carlos!
Thank you. Came here by searching for "fix leaky bathroom sink drain." This was exactly what I needed to know.
Awesome glad to help out
Thank you Jeff! Excellent video in detail. You covered all topics and explained it all. I am most grateful!
The pop-up drain replacement part I bought was metal for faux marble sink and the plumbing is ABS. It seemed well engineered because the drain flange was threaded on the outside and fit inside the drain body, but it still leaked below the threads. The rubber gasket was not threaded. The use of teflon tape and additional putty as instructed in this video solved my issue. Thanks!
Awesome, I'm glad to hear it solved your problem. I have heard directly from the engineers at Oatey that they don't recommend using their putty up against ABS plastic. Also, they are now telling me they don't think we should use plumber's putty against the black gasket because they think that the petroleum products used in the putty could cause the rubber to dry and crack over time. Who knows how long that could take, but if it solves your problem now, at least you are good for some years. They actually are now telling us they think silicone caulk would be a better sealant against the black ABS plastic and the rubber gasket, although they suggest we don't need anything at all on the gasket if we just add Teflon tape to the threads on the pipe.
At my complex, I'm the one blessed with finishing all the fixtures, drains, etc! I've found out with these plastic pieces of garbage that silicone is the way to go. I like the stay soft putty btw. But I have found when trying to use putty, on these, it often blocks the overflow, adding more time to to the job. I'm the maintenance technician as well. I never went to school for all the crap I fix. After I watched your video about plumbing codes and tools not to waste money on. I know you aren't here to hurt feelings, but man, you were harsh! Home Depot really has been deceiving me on what's right and wrong. Thank you for the good information! I'm looking forward to seeing all your videos.
Brian, awesome, well I only had to be harsh once, but fortunately most people are listening to that wisdom. i hate to see more 85 year old widows stuck in a jam with their insurance companies because someone screwed up. We are all always learning and refining, a good engineer is always a good student and always learning better techniques.
This was a great helpful video. I am having the issues described in this video and cannot wait to get home to try these fixes. Let's hope they work. Thank you
I've had a leaky sink for months and your first 2 minutes helped fix it. Thanks a million
You're welcome! Mr. T!
I'm impressed with the lunch image at 23:34, very healthy choices, looks delicious! But I'm most thankful for the generous and friendly way this helpful info is shared. So thorough. I was doing my annual "cleaning of the pipes" in which I remove some of the lower pieces to get rid of any buildup. I must've loosened the flange because it was dripping after I re-assembled it. (I didn't remove the flange or the top section of attached pipe when cleaning.) I couldn't figure out why. But after watching this video, I decided to commit to removing the flange and pipe assembly. I saw that the previous owner had used putty under the flange, so Jeff's description helped me. Fortunately I had silicone to apply there, and the tape to put around all of the threads. Waited the full hour for silicone to dry. Voila, no leaks anywhere except for the occasional one in my skull. Thank you for this video. Happy lunching!
Awesome news Steve, glad to help out.
This video was so helpful and informative! Who’s here in 2020 doing their own plumbing XD
Yes, we did this one 2 years ago, and still gets boat loads of people every day who were helped by it
Most thorough and efficient! Flawless technique, great filming.
Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! jc!
So informative! Thank you for the thorough explanation! I’ve learned so much and no more leaks.
Glad it was helpful Andrea!
Dad asked me if i needed any pipe dope of teflon tape, i said "nah, i should be good" Put everything together and got some drip drip drip. just ordered some of both. ALWAYS LISTEN TO DAD!
Teflon tape is all you need. We have found you don't even need the Plumber's Putty if you used the Teflon tape on both spots of the drain pipe.
@@jeffostroff Thanks so much Jeff. I have definitely liked the video and subscribed to your channel! Just excellent. Keep them coming. :)
Thank you so much for your patient and thorough walk-through! I was finally able to assemble and make the drain leak proof with your direction. Yay! One question I do have is do we need to wait for the plumber's putty to dry? Does it even dry?
Cindy you don't wait for the plumber's putty to dry which would take days or weeks due to petroleum products. You are supposed to use it fresh out of the container while still moist and pliable. Over the years putty dries and cracks anyway which is why many kitchen sinks start to leak. Bu Oatey is now telling us not to use putty on the black rubber gasket because the petroleum can cause the rubber to dry out. We also have found that the most important part of this fix is the send strip of Teflon tape on the middle of the down pipe solves the issue, so no putty is needed at all.
jeffostroff glad I read this comment. Can you update the video so people don’t get burned? I put in plumbers putty and I have the exact model in your video. Good thing I just took it off and only used Teflon tape. Seems to work so far.
@@crunchtime4l We can't change the current video, but we do plan to re shoot another one when the situation arises that we're putting in another faucet somewhere. You are probably OK with the plumber's putty, they are just being cautious because they are concerned about the petroleum products in the plumber's putty, plumbers have been using this trick for years with the plumber's putty on the bottom of the black a gasket. I have never seen a leak caused by a cracking gasket at the bottom of the sink basin.
Thanks for all your detail in replacing a troublesome drain pop up. All of your tips and tricks really came in handy to solve my leaks in one try.
Glad it helped
This was the perfect video to correct the exact problem I had with a new moen bath room sink drain install. This video gave me options to try and most of all,,, all kinds of good info
on exactly the right way to get the job done... Thank you again for this awesome video!!!
You're welcome!
jeff you made a great video. I was doing it all wrong. I told my wife that even she could do this.
Even my wife Jeff!
At least now you know how to do it.
Thanks for the detailed video Jeff. You went into great detail to explain that some sealants shouldn't be used on certain types of plastic piping. One of those comments was not to use plumbers putty on black plastic piping. However you did just that with the black tailpipe and did not explain why. Did I miss something?
Yes that is a last ditch effort and a lot of plumbers will still do if they still can't get the leak to stop at the bottom gasket but Oatey has told me that the petroleum in the plumber's putty can dry and crack the Black gasket over time. So we don't use the plumber's putty down there in fact it's the 2nd application of the Teflon tape halfway down the pipe is what actually solves the leak so the putty is not even needed. A lot of people will put that putty down there thinking that helps the problem but if you saw that by putting the 2nd Teflon tape in you don't need the puttyy.
Hello Jeff. I was wondering the same. My drain has no threads at that location as the top flange in one piece with the pipe. Therefore, I can’t use Teflon tape. Should I cover the lower conical gasket with silicone instead? Thanks.
Thanks Jeff for doing this video...I was able to make a perfect repair on a sink bowl that had a defective drain opening and would not seal with the factory provided gasket. Your idea for using the plumber's putty on top of the gasket was the trick...THANKS!
It was most likely the Teflon tape on the threads that worked. Oatey actually confirmed for me after this video not to use plumbers putty because it can crack and dry out the gasket. We have a newer version we made this year a newer video in 4k resolution showing how to make this repair without the plumbers putty.
Truly excellent instructional video. Porcelain on the bottom of a brand new sink was chipped, requiring sealing. This video was spot-on, thank you!
Jonathan, glad you liked our video, and thanks for watching!
At 8 mins it looks like he's talking through the hole but it's his fingers, lol. Thanks for the video, I almost tried doing this without doing research.
Hand puppets!
Great video. I connected, took apart and re-connected the drain several times using the instructions provided and the rubber gasket kept leaking. I was afraid to tighten itany more for fear of cracking the cultured shink. Then after a nights bad sleep, I tried the internet. My drain fit together a littl differently but it was similar enought tho follow your suggestions. I used plumbers putty on the top drain, teflon tape on All the upper threads and then plumbers joint compound on the lower threads. I'm 73 and getting under the sink isn't as easy as it once was. Anyway, It WORKED. Thanks again.
PS. Next time, if there is a next time, I going to do this trifecta from the start.
Great news William! Since made this video, we have experimented with not using the plumbers putty on the black gasket underneath the sink basin, as I confirmed with Oatey's engineering team that there are petroleum products in the plumbers putty that can degrade the rubber gasket over time. So lately we have been doing our installs without the plumbers putty underneath, and using the silicone on the metal drain flange inside the sink bowl, and Teflon tape on the threads. The key to success here is putting the Teflon tape at the top of the drain pipe where the flange screws on, and also on the body of the drain pipe right where the gasket will end up around the threads.
I tried everything and the putty was the only way of stopping the leak at the topof the gasket. The faucit I used was a hnsgrohe(?), not sure where I got it. I've had it several years planning this upgrade. The gasket (both new and old) were slightly larger than the opening in the bowl. The old gasket was deformed and it looked like only prt of the gasket was inside the opening. I must have really cranked down on it to make it watertight. I'll keep an eye on it over the years for any future leaks. Thanks for the update.
@@williammiller7543 Hansgrohe is an great faucet, I bought one at Costco for my last condo foreclosure flip condo. Costco currently has a nice Hansgrohe faucet on sale right now for the kitchen. If you had to put putty on the bottom to stop the drip, than it means water is getting to the outside of your pipe threads likely, so maybe one of the 2 points where you added Teflon tape did not get a good coverage. I do 3 wraps all the way around the pipe at both locations, one at the top of the pipe where it meets the flange, and one at the point of the pipe where the gasket will be when it is tightened.
In my last and working attempt I did put tale on the top and where the rubber flange, once screwed up, would be covered. And I did use the putty on the outside of the rubber gasket. Now that it is working do you recommend me taking it apart again to remove the putty? I can possibly just loosen the lower nut far enough to clear out the putty and retape the threads for the rubber gasket. If you think it is worth the effort , I'll do it.
There will ALWAYS be water in this outside screw area because it has three openings for the overflow,
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I'm just a homeowner dealing with a leaky bathroom drain left by the modeler who first tried plumbers putty under the flange, then silicone, and then just left it leaking saying the drain assembly that came with the faucet was junk. I tried buying and installing a better quality one (waste of money and I cross-threaded it. Oops). Then I tried re-installing the junk one, but it still leaked. My next steps were watch a RUclips video to see if I was missing something, and then call a plumber. Well, your video was perfect for my situation. I re-installed with copious amounts of plumbers putty under the flange to make a better seal, Teflon tape on all threaded parts, and a generous amount of plumbers putty on top of the rubber gasket. This time I hand-tightened instead of torquing down with adjustable pliers. You saved me from hiring a plumber and using language momma would not approve of! Thank you!
Awesome! I think what helped you the most was applying the Teflon tape to the threads first on upper and bottom parts of the pipe, and only hand tightening the bottom gasket. Many faucet instructions tell you hand tighten only. Some may say to wrench it for 1/4 turn only after hand tightening. The last faucet I installed last week for a friend I did not use plumbers putty on the gasket, and it stayed nice and dry underneath, so the Teflon tape on the threads I thinks is where most people will see the improvement. Thanks for letting us know and congrats on saving $150 on a plumber!
This was super helpful. Plumbers putty around the top undersink gasket was key to stopping our leak! Thank you!!
Just to follow up, worked perfectly. Something so simple caused me so much grief. I used silicone, but, putty would have been my next option if the silicone didn’t create the seal. Again, thanks for the great video, great explanation as to how this is so common, and the simple fix.
Awesome, glad to hear it finally worked out! what are you going to do with all that freed up time now!
Great tutorial......Rather than just do the particular job you explain different scenarios you may encounter along the way and explain solutions........well done! One question however. What would you do if the top flange does not fit easily into the sink with out great force? I had experienced this and I filed the axial ribs on the outside diameter of the flange until it got a reasonable press fit. Your thoughts? Thanks!
That is a good question and I have never run into that scenario every drain flange I ever bought has always fit into the drain of the sink. And if it doesn't fit then that means something's wrong with the sink when it was manufactured or it's really really old built on some older spec that may have been used at some time for the width opening of a drain. Or perhaps the flange that you bought was not sized correctly for a standard drain opening so one of the to is wrong . But you know what unless there's something really special about that sink bowl they are pretty cheap to go buy a new one And remove the old sinkhole to install the new sink bowl and your problem will disappear forever..
Thank you so much! This is the best video I have seen concerning drain troubleshooting/installation.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching Emily!
Best video on Bathroom sink plumbing I ever saw!
Thanks Barry, glad you liked it!
Great video. My popup stopper drained and thought it was the stopper itself but it was the interface between the basin and the drain itself. The plumber used plumber's putty and didn't work. I used Silicone and it did. By the way it is Sili-CONE (a chemical compound) not Sili-CON, a chemical element.
That's right! Also seems like he used plumbers putty on ABS.
Plumbers Mait (Putty) used as the first sealant underneath on a metal pipe is better than any washer like the black one shown with the leak. Used properly the putty is pressed into the threads and when compressed using a concaved washer will fill before spreading out giving a bit of waste to wipe away. Better still a rubber cone washer will compress into the gap The white tape can be wrapped around the last of the thread with a brass nut to tighten and conclude the compression properly. Plastic nuts can crack under pressure so should not be tightened to the limit whereas a brass nut will not but still should only be tightened as much as needed, a bit more if necessary.
Sounds good in theory, but pipe dope otherwise known as thread sealant should be used on threads. The putty manufacturers actually warn us not use putty as a thread sealant
Excellent explanations of materials and the different ways to approach sink situations. Thank you.
I'm glad you found the explanations helpful! Thank you for watching.
Just followed your advice on here for under the sink leak using the Tape. Perfect result, great instructional video in easy to understand language. Many thanks.
Glad it helped
I've done a few drains over the years for friends and family thinking it was wrong to use anything but plumbers putty and every one of them would leak when tested. Then I'd have to bring out the silicone and teflon tape and feel guilty for using it. Thank you so much for saying that it's OK. I can relax now! lol
Nothing wrong with changing for the newer and better, don't want to get called "Old School"!
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Jeff, my wife said that your tutorial was so well done, that even an adult neanderthal man could understand it! I'm still wondering if I should be offended or not! (LOL) Thank you for taking the time to do this video ... now I need to fix the sink!
LOL it's so easy a caveman could do it!
I'm going try to fix ours! Hubby is procrastinating!
Just repaired ours, THAT PRODUCTION JACK LEGGED!!! BUFFALO SOLJA, AIN'T TEACH NO IMBECILE...BLAZE ☝
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Just what I was looking for. Had problems with our sink after install and you have solved the problem. Thanks
Awesome, glad it worked out for you Dan!
Like many, I came here to figure out why my faucet install was leaking. I will now be able to, hopefully, fix the problem. Thanks for the additional useful information. I use a piece of toilet paper to check for leaks after I've completed a plumbing project as I can see the residual of a minute leak better than I can feel it. Now, I need to go through your blog to fix a loose toilet. Happy to subscribe, Jeff. :-D
Awesome, I hope you are able to fix your leak!
I'm going to tell the manufacturer to recomend your video! What a nightmare I've been going through! I have the unit you used for this video and the instructions are lacking in detail for this supposedly easy install. I will post my results! Thanks again!
"Instructions" is a relative term. It looks more like ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Thanks for commenting, and yes, please come back to let us know how it went, we love to hear success stories.
Jeff, I have the same model I think (Glacier Bay?). My problem is the horizontal rod that you click into the drain body is leaking. What causes this, and how do I stop it? Traditionally, this would be where the ball socket/nut goes, but this new model is the plastic clicky kind.
All the instructions told me to do is "click the plastic horizontal rod into drain body" to thread through the drain stopper. Water drips right at this point when I'm running water! Help!!
Right, and I love this mechanism, way easier to just connect in and snap into place, than it is to deal with the old ball and cheap plastic nut, trying to thread it on. This part you have is a no brainer and should not be leaking at all, so make sure you hear a solid click. Pull the horizontal plastic rod back out and look at the blue cylinder, there should be a tiny black O-ring on the end of the cylinder to seal up any gaps when you plug it into the bottom of the drain housing. If that black O-ring is missing or loose, it will likely leak. Also if the housing where the rod snaps into has a crack, you'll get leaks. Also did you remove the semi-clear round plastic piece that protects the end of it where it inserts into into the bottom of the drain? They ship this stupid plastic piece on there, probably to protect it but I think it is a wasted step. Probably won't fit into the drain pipe until you take it off anyway. If the above does not seem to be your problem, get some real good lighting under the cabinet, get on your back, get underneath the drain, and photograph the leak from behind, and see where it's coming from, it could be coming from above, and just happens to land on the horizontal rod, sometimes water plays tricks on your brain. Makes you think it's coming from one place when it is really coming from another first. If all this fails, you a bad drain and will have to return it for another. My money is on the O-Ring gasket.
I feel your pain. Epic 10 hr battle with my user manual and then this video appears to have saved me. Awful awful assembly parts
Really good video, I am 69 years old and I have been doing plumbing for years.I agree with almost everything you have said in your video but you left out one very important thing that causes leaks is pipe alignment.Pipes must line up with each other, never try to force them to fit together and then over tighten them to to get a seal they will leak.
Great minds think alike. 2 weeks ago we put up a video on this very topic: ruclips.net/video/cEjiICErSQg/видео.html. I did not mention it on this video because it would be a lot longer, and the purpose of this video here was to address just this specific case of leaking from the gasket. There are numerous sources of leaks under the sink, and I tend to split them up, as people tend to search for them specifically, and so I make a perfect match video that addresses their failure mode specifically.
This one of the best video on the subject and explains well everything. Shots are closed and detailed. Thanks you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Jeff - I had the same exact issue while installing a new drain in a new sink. I used Teflon tape on the threads, and silicone on the rubber gasket, and under the rim of the drain on the top side of the sink. I let the silicone dry for an hour, and... NO LEAKS. Thanks so much for doing this video!
This is what I did as well
"Let's not start high fivin' each other just yet" Plumber's wisdom
Yup, it isn't over until you go 6 months without a leak
I used to say, "Let's Not Start Popping Bottles Just Yet", Street Wisdom...lol
I would consider you a master plumber. From a master plumber. I don't think you missed any steps in explaining how to properly install a pop-up assembly on the bathroom sink basin.
All except I myself am not a fan of plastic pop-up assemblies. I prefer the brass pop-ups. Good job.
Thanks Bill! I would need a lot more years to be a master plumber.
Thank you! I installed a new faucet & drain in my mother in law's bathroom and ended up with a leaky mess right up at the gasket. I'm going back tonight to utilize all of my new knowledge from this video. Also, I was wondering last night about those holes at the top of the drain pipe, so I learned a whole lot new today!
Awesome, let us know if worked out for you when you make your repair.
Thank you so much…. Between the fix on the kitchen sink with the leaking strainer basket assembly and this bathroom video you helped me make huge decisions that I’ve been sitting on for 6 months. Thank you times 1 million. 🎉😊
Glad it helped!
Great job Jeff! I should have watched you this morning. Would have saved me hours of work
Thanks 👍 At least next time you'll b ready.