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How to fix wash basin waste leak for good How to seal waste.

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Hi . I made this video as almost every wash basin waste are leaking after the installation. Can anyone in this world can produce a washer or washers that will seal this wastes ?Anyway I'm showing 2 ways of sealing waste after installation one is just using a silicone but this takes time to cure another way is to fit ptfe tape directly on to waste thread -this is quick and sort out the problem. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.
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@fn9581 Год назад

Well Ive just spent two hours under my new sink, tried the rubber washers in in a multitude of ways, had a domestic with the wife, blamed the kids for not paying rent and kicked the neighbours cat, I see your video and it works first time. Thanks for the advice, but now Ive been kicked out and Im homeless, wish Id seen it earlier.

@neddy1287 11 месяцев назад

Ah jeez tell the missus you would plumb her with gravy babies and she will take you back

@mginbolton 4 месяца назад

Ha ha ha just read this, brilliant lol. Ha ha ha ha

@JohnSmith-jh1iy 4 месяца назад

The neighbours cat probably had it coming anyway.

@juniorkawai6131 2 месяца назад

You're homeless, living in a cardboard box...what's to plumb?

@juani352 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂😂 I really hope your kidding lol.

@mhmay62 3 года назад

Excellent description, you saved me trip to BnQ and last 4 hours struggle to workout from where leak was, I was to get new washers , I give you 10 out of 10 👍👍👍

@briscoethecollie1510 4 года назад

You my friend, are an absolute legend! I put in a new waste and trap and still drip, drip, drip, took it apart, put it back together again, tightened it up, still drip, drip, drip... AGHHH!!! I have just watched your video and spent 50p in Wilko's buying that PTFE tape and put the trap together... WOWEEE!!! Works like a treat, I was putting PTFE an the waste fitting that goes directly to the trap, I think that was creating more water but only after seeing your video did I realise the waater was coming from the joint where the waste joins the sink. GREAT UPLOAD!!!

@firsteerr 4 года назад

you have to use plumbers mait

@wazwaz9771 4 года назад

Saved me a trip to the shops and also precious time, thank you so much. Not only did this work, the explanation you gave about what actually causes the leak was really useful. As I'm not very good at applying PTFE, i measured the exposed thread from underneath and then removed the unit then applied the tape. No leaks!

@pcm7315 3 года назад

The space created by the threads makes sense when you think about it. Nice, simple solution.

@philoddy6065 3 года назад

Watched a half dozen videos before I found yours, mainly to get a general overview. As soon as I saw the simplicity of your trick I went and tried it straight away and it worked immediately. Brilliant thanks so much!

@AceBlaggard 5 месяцев назад

I can't thank you enough for this, I'd never of thought of wrapping the thread in PTFE tape but after watching it actually took less time to fix the leak than watch your video, and no messy sealant.

@TheMixEmperor 2 года назад

You're an absolute hero. Thought changing a fitting in my new house would just be a straight swap. Had to cut out all the old silicone the previous owners bodged the old plug in with, then still had leaks. Your video solved the issue, than you!

@thewanderer8 3 года назад

Exactly my problem. I did what you did, but I didn't put anywhere near enough tape on. After watching your video, I put 7 or 8 turns of tape on the thread at the top, and also on the bottom thread, where the P bend connects to. Problem solved! Thanks for the video.

@Cornz38 3 года назад

I'd already tried PTFE tape, but made two rookie mistakes, wrapped the tape the wrong way and didnt use anywhere near enough, my new bathroom sink now doesn't leak. Thank you.

@cleggbrendan 4 года назад

Thanks for posting - you've solved my problem! Mine was siliconed before and had failed. Was going to use plumbers putty but your video proves PTFE is easier, better and less messy too.

@sjhwestwood Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you - my DIY skills can best be described is woefully inept, but I needed to do this and got myself in all sorts of trouble. Two issues - the different style of plug/waste fitting that was available - old one was mounted from the bottom of the basin up through the hole with the plug piece secured from the top - the new one is all in one inserted from the top dowm. Then had all sorts of problems with a short fall of 40mm between the bottom of the fitting and the top of the drainage pipe. Many pieces of random PVC piping in all manner of twists and turns later and I was finally able to make it all fit together. And then the leaking started. Your video was such a relief to find - all plumbers tape and no silicone and best of all no leaking. Feeling pretty pleased with myself.😁

@homosexualducky 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. 8.45pm on a Sunday evening and the leak was going to ruin my whole weekends work. Bravo!

@Kozitaju Год назад

Exactly what I needed. Your video is still very useful for us all even 3 years later. Thanks a lot !!!

@JohnnyUtah488 4 года назад

Thanks for the helpful video. I ended up using PTFE tape with the nut AND plumbers putty between the sink and gasket. It took 2 tries but finally no leaks!

@AstronomyWales 4 года назад

Worked perfectly first time, even with my far from perfect application of PTFE tape. Saved me buying plumbers mait and a basin mate. Also saved me a whole lot of time and I'm sure headaches too. Thanks very much.

@monsuircamembert 7 месяцев назад

Just tried the ptfe tape trick on leaky sink....worked perfectly first time....thank you very much for the tip 😊😊😊😊😊😊

@Jeff-gw1dv 2 года назад

Excellent am now going to do same to my leaking one, I already broke the plastic nut it snapped in half. Have now got a brass nut. Here goes Thanks for posting, Taff

@gamble6363 2 месяца назад

Messed around with silicone and this solved it straight up..thank you!

@adamdighton5364 3 года назад

Many thanks I've had my waste off about 10 times trying to work out where the water was coming from then I saw this video and it was the water running down the threads, great video

@con6164 2 года назад

Thankyou for this video. I was going to use messy silicone. Which incidentally is a real pain to remove the waste if you have to replace in the future. I applied the tape before installing it. It is much easier. It stop the leak straight away.

@FatDadLovesJesus 2 года назад

It's 2022. You'd think sink gaskets would have been perfected by now, but no, everything requires extra work.

@akib2542 3 месяца назад

Lifesaver... just fixed this exact problem with this simple and effective solution.. thank you

@reginalddavis5102 2 года назад

I just want to say thank you for the suggestion. I was having this leak and to your advice the leaking has stop. I prefer the teflon tape over sealant. Thank you again.

@leifharmsen 3 года назад

Perfect. I used the thicker orange plumber's tape, went around about 4 times and it sealed. No more leak.

@seandonovan6129 4 года назад

Brilliant. I was about to try plumbing tape. Thought I’ll check RU-vid and to confirm and it worked a treat. The ‘plumber’ who installed it originally had made a huge mess with silicone which after 3 years the water made its way though. Cheers 👍🏻

@NickElliottuk 2 года назад

I'm a handyman. Amazing how many of these I see covered in silicone, which always eventually fails. Removing the silicone is the slow bit - then the PTFE tape fixes it every time. Don't know why it's so rarely used.

@TheVoiceOfSpoons 2 года назад

Finally the right answer. OK, Plumbers Mait will do the trick, but if you already have a seal provided, why dump it for something else? Silicon sealant, awkward to use, messy, hard to clean up next time, and you have to leave it ages before you can use it. You could get a better seal, it should work. But the tape works just fine, easy, clean, and no mess for next time. Thank you.

@brianpaterson1417 4 года назад

That's a very neat trick! It will come in handy later today when I replace the plug-hole in my bathroom. Thanks for the insight and instruction. Cheers

@aivarasandriusenas9693 4 года назад

Where did you be 2 years ago!!! I screwed so hard (because I couldn't stop leak) till I broke sink... but now I will know haha

@mginbolton 4 месяца назад

Tried fitting as you did at first and it leaked, put layers and layers of PTFE and it worked thanks for the video. I only tightened the plastic nut hand tight as didnt have those large pliers. But I reckon it was tight enough.

@darkwaterblue 4 года назад

Thank you. Could not figure out how siliconing the basin was going to stop leaking past the threads, and it didn't! PTFE tape did however, many thanks.

@yuchuga8341 3 года назад

You can use silicone sealant or plumber putty between the basin base and the rubber washer

@stephenjones6030 4 года назад

PERFECT!! I had this issue with a new assembly. I already watched one video in which the guy put plumbers putty instead of silicone. I used silicone because the manufacturer's instructions tell us to use it in the basin. On my second sink, If forgot to put silicone under the basin and once again had another leak at this same spot. It's good to get reassurance from you!! I'm REALLY surprised the instructions don't mention to put silicone under the basin as well. P.S. - I'm going to use the tape AND the silicone.

@rossmacallister664 3 года назад

Good tip. It's a pity because years ago the fittings required nothing at all. I used to do a dry fit first, with quality stuff never needed anything. Now you have to silicone all washers and tape the large basin nut.

@johnnyortiz606 Год назад

I had the exact same problem with a brand new drain! Thank you very much! Very helpful!

@ams3894 3 года назад

I think it depends on where the leakage comes from. If it is between the thread and the gasket, the tape will work. If it is between the sink and the gasket (the rubber washer), the silicone will work.

@georgegeorgel7254 2 года назад

The best îs the pumbling green paste

@tonycat721 3 года назад

OMG thank you..... TAPE i never ever even thought about tape... thanks again.

@kimconway3124 4 года назад

Thank you very much for this video because I am trying to install my first sink etc, by myself. I had the same dripping issue and tried it 3 times before I quit because I was getting frustrated with it but now that I have watched your video I am going to Canadian Tire in the morning to get some Plumbers Tape.

@ratsac 2 года назад

Thank you! You saved my sanity. Was Literally the only thing leaking after replacing my whole bathroom.

@ratchriat1716 4 года назад

plumber mate is the best for sealing fittings enjoyed the video

@VictorVonDoom. 3 года назад

Mait not mate

@mateusz31337 2 года назад

Saved my day and trip to the shop. Luckily I had that tape at home :) Much better solution than silicone because you can easily undo that. Removing silicone is a nightmare.

@mattjordan7026 3 года назад

fantastic! thanks! how many times have i tried to get a leak free waste? all along it was just as you say; the water was leaking down the thread so i apply the ptfe tape and it did the job.

@davepippard1538 2 года назад

Great video, thank you. I had exactly the leaking described after fitting a new sink waste. I was about to reach for the silicone, then saw this video. PTFE tape worked perfectly 😊👍

@russellthomas9391 6 месяцев назад

Good info - but for all you diy’ers - put the ptfe tape on before you drop the waste through the basin 👍

@agnieszka8068 3 года назад

Dzięki wielkie, już miałam zakupić nowy spust do umywalki bo cieknie z uszczelki ale po obejrzeniu filmu wypróbuję Pana sposób.

@TheBless3d 4 года назад

So helpful. Thank you. Fitted a new one yesterday and just as the video states leaked from the same place. Thought I’d check out RU-vid and up popped this video. 😊 God bless you and yours.

@suebetts 4 года назад

Thank you! Your video was so helpful. After a leak that plumbers mait didn’t fix, the addition of PTFE tape did the job.

@seyedshafi9805 3 года назад

Yes 😅💯

@roadwarrior8560 6 месяцев назад

Thanks sorry I didn't see this sooner, one thing I will say is you have plenty of room at that sink, try that under a pedestal sink!! I hate plumbing!! subbed.

@javierguevara2520 4 месяца назад

Desde Chile, muchas gracias por la solución a ese problema, me sirvió 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@rickr5927 2 года назад

OK so that worked a treat.. always those threads that cause the problems... and thanks to you, resolved !!

@Autonomous1969 7 месяцев назад

The leak was exactly happened to mine. I took it all apart again and smeared LSX around the rubbers and threads.

@mikegoodall5589 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip, I had not thought of PTFE with waste fittings. Sorted out the problem.

@chemicalconan 2 года назад

I have watched 4 videos before getting to your video and yours was the only one showing where the fail happens and showing a solution using the tape instead of silicone. Thank you and keep up the fantastic work!!

@alanvcraig 3 года назад

The real reason for the leak is the bad design of the waste tube. The thread should end below the bottom of the sink so that there is a smooth area of tube for the sealing washer to seal against.

@mhmay62 3 года назад

Spot on , this is quite stupidly designed and sure them lot didn't test it either

@scottdziedzic8575 2 года назад

Sinks come in different shapes and sizes. This design is universal. Applying tape or other sealants is not a big deal. Manufacturing different drains for every sink would be a lot harder.

@alanvcraig 2 года назад

@@scottdziedzic8575 Wrong, there would be no need for PTFE tape or silicon if there was a smooth section below the overflow entry for the supplied conical washer to seal against.

@wasa7 11 месяцев назад

Result, I hate silicone so this was quick and worked perfectly

@TheMisterB2u 3 года назад

Excellent informative video and filmed so we could all see your solution!

@paulsmith2931 3 года назад

Or as I’ve done for the last 30 years throw away the two rubber washers, bed it in at the top with plumbers mate, pull it down run silicon around the under side push on the polythene washer and then the back nut and then tighten, clean off the excess sealant, job done.

@Elypotoy4 Год назад

That right. That will give you 100% seal.

@shaunallen8746 3 года назад

There is actually a seal you can buy from any plumbing merchants called a basin mate seal & it's a lot easier & quicker than using silicon or ptfe I've been using them for years & never had an issue with any

@clarkac1 3 года назад

Yes, brilliant I agree with Sean below. I had exactly this problem, previously it had an overdose of silicone. Thanks for the video

@josephdtarango 3 года назад

The first gasket from the bottom to the installed upside down. The cone shape should point down so when the non slip disk is tightened it compresses the flaps from facing down to up. Topology Order := [1=> 2=> 3=> 4=> 5=> 6] 1. Metal Hardware pop drain T 2. Gasket cone facing down \/ 3. Sink |__| 4. Gasket cone facing down /\ 5. Flat non slip Gasket --- 6. Tighten bolt /|=|\

@user-yw6qb9tt7t 3 года назад

I thought so too about top gasket but ptfe is a revelation. What do you use ?

@rickr5927 2 года назад

Thank you SO much for that,.. always struggling with those very badly designed wastes... gonna do that NOW... !!!!

@paulgannon3261 3 года назад

Good video but use the pump pliers the correct way round. It is a bug bear of mine when people use tools incorrectly. When used the correct way round they grip tighter and when the wrong way round they open

@user-yw6qb9tt7t 3 года назад

Cheers. Have to look this up

@hussainkhan6630 Год назад

Absoltely brill i was having a leaking problem tried different stuff this worked

@neddy1287 11 месяцев назад

Funny enough have the same slotted basin waste as the one on the video have the bigger thicker washer where mine was flat on both ends. So what I did to stop the leak is use the rubber o-ring from a spare U-Bend pipe and reused the old plastic screw from the old basin waste and tighten the new screw then o-ring then the old screw works like a treat if you don't have silicone or plumber's tape available. This would buy you some time till you get it fixed properly

@callmethehen 4 года назад

Exactly what I am doing today !! Thanks for the instructions worked perfectly and I too detest Silicone !

@con6951 4 года назад

Good because you won't make it as a plumber anyway if you detest silicone

@itsame1277 2 года назад

Thanks How2D2. This is just the job I have to attend to. Great.

@TheNailSpecialist Год назад

Thank you I'll look at this tomorrow and add the tape but check I have the rubber washers facing the right way. Then I have to tackle the other leak from the pipe grr.

@rob60 2 года назад

Good video and well explained. I have used this same method with PTFE tape and works every time. Some people make a big mistake by over tightening the nut to stop the leak and then stripping the thread on the plastic nut. If you use PTFE tape then no need to do the nut up very tight.

@alanrobertson9790 10 месяцев назад

That's the mistake I made. Too much PTFE with plastic threads and nut. Managed to jam and impossible to undo. Think I'll use boss white or only a single layer of PTFE tape in future. Metal threads probably more forgiving.

@TheGonso35 4 года назад

3rd way is pipe dope. My 1st option and way to stop 99%. Cheers from USA.

@christheother9088 3 года назад

yes.

@evancharles6703 3 месяца назад

Awesome 😎 this also saved me some headaches...

@LjLaValle 3 года назад

Thinking to himself "man, I sure hope this doesn't leak after the second time" : ) Great video tho!

@alllifematters7080 3 года назад

Great video however when you put the PTFE tape on the thread you were turning the plug and the overflow cut out on the plug thread may not have been lined up with the overflow on the sink. Other than that I liked it. Bravo 👏

@charles_f 3 года назад

Isn’t the sink channeled all the way around allowing water to enter the pipe no matter where port is located? At least my sink was this way. It didn’t matter. The water will still find the way to the pipe. At least on my sink.

@user-yw6qb9tt7t 3 года назад

@@charles_f think I have seen both overflows. Anyway ptfe on before bottom assembly would be the trick to aid any alignment

@golu_badbola Год назад

Immaculate video, saved me a ton of time.

@Inmyopinion10101 3 года назад

Been a plumber 40 years never used ptfe on a waste ever. Never would. Little bit of silicon top and bottom

@davidbenjaminbarber 4 года назад

Exactly the right video for me today. Thank you for this excellent upload. 😉

@pierrejoubert7754 2 года назад

Good, clear, to the point video. Thank you!!!!

@alanrobertson9790 10 месяцев назад

I had a similar problem with an outflow going to a WasteMaid 1680. I put on too much PTFE tape, managed to cross thread the black plastic nut which locked in position when I tried to undo it. Spent the rest of my time sawing off components so I could try again. Moral is don't fill your threads with PTFE tape especially with plastic fittings!

@bethanstoreham2867 3 года назад

Brilliant, I had exactly this problem. Sorted it easily. Thank you!

@blade2102 4 месяца назад

This video helped me the ptfe tape method helped me thanks soo much

@taryfa84 3 года назад

Thanks mate, your video helps me a lot. No leaks straight after installing the basin waste. Great video!

@antoniogalluccio4213 2 года назад

We plumbers normally use non setting plumber's maith (putty) around there to overcome the badly designed waste issue. It works because it is a non pressure system but ptfe, loctite 55 and stuff like that they could be better as they can withstand even continuously pressurised system. I don't either why nobody does it that way

@vt7046 3 года назад

Worked for me! Saved £150-200

@kikuhara10 3 года назад

you're a legend for making this video. Will try this method this week. Thanks so much!!!

@fatwalletboy2 3 года назад

Far easier this way than messy silicone. Ideal video for me today.....👍

@disclaimer6872 29 дней назад

Instructions unclear, I'm now stuck with a screwdriver in my throat

@con6164 2 года назад

To make it easier you should put tape around thread in an anticlockwise direction first then fit it all in.

@latifquest5363 3 года назад

This Tiflon tape is a real enemy of the leaks.

@rosario5433 11 месяцев назад

Gracias por explicar paso a paso y poder eliminar la gotera 😢 me fato poner teflón muchas gracia saludos cordiales

@sabino8378 3 года назад

Thank you. Now I know for next time. I used to put silicone. Not any more

@sweetvuvuzela4634 4 года назад

Apply fernox it’s wonderful it undoes easy in future and lot less messy

@maheshchauhan9290 3 года назад

Honest , simple and neat solution. Thank you 🙏

@GavrilosTsitouras Год назад

Jointing Compound will work also quite well

@IndiceEducation 2 года назад

Well done to you! You paid £4 for this and I just paid £11 at b&q they are a complete rip off:(

@RICHANDLISA1 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. Exactly the same problem has now been sorted 😊👍👍

@user-sp7rk8ox6x Год назад

Thank you for your help. Greetings from Poland :)

@kundi13 4 месяца назад

If there is leak from black nut means the water is coming from top of the sink...use plumbers mait as you dont want water inside the sink around the chrome pipe resulting in rust smell etc.

@paulross6814 3 года назад

Iv used clear mastic for years always works

@antonios4926 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. I have to fit 3 basins in a couple of weeks' time. Good tip

@Eddsparks74 4 года назад

Plumbers Mait is the best for this as does not set hard, good video though.

@clinteastwood8230 4 года назад

Basin mate the other washer u buy? . Dunno y they don't supply that in first place

@frankward8336 6 месяцев назад

I had a tiny leak under the sink. I painted the thread with PVA glue.

@whomadethatsaltysoup 2 года назад

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Wonder if you could post similar video on solving laks on close couple toilets. No matter what I tried, I kept getting leaks where the cystern connects to the toilet.🚽😳

@steveg59 Год назад

Put the cistern together but dont connect it to the toilet bowl. Put a small amount of water into the cistern and check for leaks. (I usually do this outside and perch it on an open wheelie bin or between 2 chairs) When you are happy that it is not leaking, flush it and re-check to see if it leaks with the flush. Ready to couple with the toilet bowl, use a new rubber doughnut and gradually screw up the 2 nuts evenly( Not one side and then the other) The problem can now arise! You have a "free standing" (not attached to the back wall) setup. Again, flush and check for leaks. If you are going to screw through the cistern to the back wall, be carefull. Very rarely is the wall and floor at 90 degrees to each other, this is where the problem lies. When you fasten the cistern to the back wall and this is the case you are pulling the cistern away from the bowl and displacing the doughnut seal and thus causing leaking when flushing. Put suitable packers between the cistern and the wall and screw through these to maintain the integrity of the installation.