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> The kitchen sink pipe drips a drop per hour. We'd called the plumber
> over and he replaced the sink funnel and drain pipe. It still drips.
> I noticed he put some gasket glue. But it appears to be leaking at
> the same area which is at the neck of the funnel (right below the
> bottom of the sink.) What could I do to solve this problem without
> calling the plumber.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>

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> The kitchen sink pipe drips a drop per hour. We'd called the plumber
> over and he replaced the sink funnel and drain pipe. It still drips.
> I noticed he put some gasket glue. But it appears to be leaking at
> the same area which is at the neck of the funnel (right below the
> bottom of the sink.) What could I do to solve this problem without
> calling the plumber.
>
> Thanks

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> sbcglobal.net : Sam Nickaby wrote:
>
> I am not totally sure what the problem is, but off hand it does sound
> like the plumber did not find the real problem or he did not fix it. Give
> him a call. Tell him what is going on. Assuming he did not say something
> like "The work I did should fix it, but you really need to ......" and you
> did not do as he suggested, he may offer to come out and make his work
> good without charging. If he does, then make sure you keep his name and
> phone number handy for yourself and anyone who may ask you if you know a
> good plumber. He he does not want to cut you a deal, then, assuming there
> is nothing about this you did not tell us, then consider the cost a
> learning experience and start asking around for the name of a good
> plumber.
>
> From your description, it may be the sink itself or a problem with one
> of the fittings of the U shaped pipe. That may be fixable by tightening
> the large nuts or replacing the washers and re-installing
>
> You might want to stop by your local hardware store and pick up one of
> their DIY books for the homeowner. This kind of thing is difficult to
> explain without photos.
>
>
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> Dia duit
>

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> sink funnel = sink strainer ?
> he might not have tightened it enough. Try to tighten it. He should have
> used plumbers putty to make the seal with the bottom of sink. It is like
> play-dough kinda. This is an easy repair unless your sink is rotted. This
> is grounds for a free call back with me. I would not dream of charging you
> for this and would be very apologetic.

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> "Ned Flanders" <mrstinky@verizon.net> wrote
>
>
> [Repeating this post to: pdaxs.services.plumbing]
>
> Hi,
> The leak is from the bottom part of sink strainer that goes into a
> compression
> coupling on the "drain pipe," after a closer examination. This
> (compression
> coupling) is very tight as it can't be hand twisted any further. I may
> wiggle
> the drain pipe (with my pinky) while someone is washing dishes and it will
> begin to drip faster. The strainer appears correctly installed with
> the "play
> doe" formula. The leak is coming from the compression coupling, as you
> call it, and I can collect half a cup while washing dishes. If I put
> silicone
> caulk then I might run into trouble the next time I remove the pipe. If
> silicone
> caulk is a good idea, I might try silicone caulk. Or ask the plumber to
> come
> back, if it's not out of line.
>
> Sam
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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> "Ned Flanders" <mrstinky@verizon.net> wrote
>
>
> [Repeating this post to: pdaxs.services.plumbing]
>
> Hi,
> The leak is from the bottom part of sink strainer that goes into a
> compression
> coupling on the "drain pipe," after a closer examination. This
> (compression
> coupling) is very tight as it can't be hand twisted any further. I may
> wiggle
> the drain pipe (with my pinky) while someone is washing dishes and it will
> begin to drip faster. The strainer appears correctly installed with
> the "play
> doe" formula. The leak is coming from the compression coupling, as you
> call it, and I can collect half a cup while washing dishes. If I put
> silicone
> caulk then I might run into trouble the next time I remove the pipe. If
> silicone
> caulk is a good idea, I might try silicone caulk. Or ask the plumber to
> come
> back, if it's not out of line.
>
> Sam
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

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>I thought I had the same problem at the compression joint. I was *wrong*
>
> Turns out that the drop tube (connected to the drain with threads and then
> you connect the p trap to it) has threads that screw into the drain
> (threads on the top of this pipe). Those threads needed a turn of teflon
> tape and the dripping went away. the leak was so subtle that I too
> thought that the leak was coming from the ptrap fittings.
>
>

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> a basket strainer.
>
> MM

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>
>
> How about a tailpiece that threads into it? I never have seen one.

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>
> do you ever do that to your tub drain in place of the desanco? (1 1/2 PVC
> female adapter)

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> This is a kitchen sink.
> The strainer usually has no threaded adapter, it uses a plastic washer
> different than a desanco washer.
> I have not seen a kitchen sink strainer that you thread the tailpiece

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> "djay" <Nospam@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:oBcle.1251$m%3.224@trnddc02...
*wrong*[vbcol=seagreen]
then[vbcol=seagreen]
teflon[vbcol=seagreen]
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> Never worked in China..huh ?
>
>
>
> "Ned Flanders" <mrstinky@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:ddnle.2734$zb.1724@trndny01...
> into.
> *wrong*
> then
> teflon
>
>