View Full Version : Sink Tailpipe Issues
shluffer
04-23-2008, 08:27 PM
I pulled the trap on my bathroom sink to replace it and the flange on the tailpipe came off with the trap (it was significantly caroded). I figure its time to pull out the tail pipe and replace it. In the past when I have pulled out tailpipes, they have easaly slid out with a small amount of pressure. This one won't budge. Is it possible that it is screwed in somehow (with a pressure washer or threads)? How do I get the thing off? The current pipe is caroded to the point that when I tried to pull it of, the "j" part came off in my hand.
Thanks for the help.
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 08:32 PM
Are you talking about the Tailpiece coming from the popup or the trap arm going to the wall?
shluffer
04-23-2008, 08:34 PM
The trap arm going into the wall
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 08:40 PM
It could be soldiered in or have a nut.
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 08:43 PM
Sometimes even when they have a slipnut and washer they get rusted in. and then its fun getting them out. you can use a hammer and eaither chisel or screw driver to get in between the drain pipe and the trap arm and break up the piece of trap arm in the pipe and take it out in pieces or pry it out.
shluffer
04-23-2008, 08:43 PM
I took a look and didn't see a nut. I'll check again. I don't mind hitting it with some propane to see if it will pop out. If it is soldered, should I solder the new one in, or is it good enough to just slide it in as I have done in the past? Would sliding it in create a leak?
thank you for replying so quickly.
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 08:51 PM
It has to be sealed. can you post a picture of it? If it is soldiered in then its in copper or lead.
. If it is soldered, should I solder the new one in, or is it good enough to just slide it in as I have done in the past? Would sliding it in create a leak?. If it was soldered, then you should resolder another in its place. If you only slide it in without soldering, you probably will have a leak eventually, if not instantaniously.
If your new trap is chrome plated, I recommend to file some chrome off the tubing until you see the brass, near the soon to be solder joint, to make a good bond
shluffer
04-23-2008, 08:59 PM
working on it
shluffer
04-23-2008, 09:03 PM
How do I post an image? I can / PM if that works
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 09:06 PM
A PM is fine.
shluffer
04-23-2008, 09:09 PM
Figured it out:
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/9048/p4270163caf0.jpg
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8094/p4270165cgh7.jpg
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 09:17 PM
It looks like there maybe a nut just inside the wall. It doesn't look like it is soldiered in. You will need to open the wall a little either way so open the wall a little around the pipe and lets see what you have.
shluffer
04-23-2008, 09:19 PM
I'll give it a try (probably tomorrow evening) and post what happens.
Thank you for all of the help.
Plumber Jim
04-23-2008, 09:20 PM
you're welcome.
Winslow
04-24-2008, 10:59 AM
If it is soldered in then just remove the solder bushing and replace it with galvanized nipple or a plastic adapter.
shluffer
04-24-2008, 08:36 PM
In the end, I decided that I was unwilling to cut away any of the tiles. I picked up a new tailpipe, and a coupling. I cut the pipe coming out of the wall close to the wall and hooked the coupling up to it. I then attached the trap. After that, I cut the new tailpipe so that it would fit in the coupling on one side and into the trap on the other. I ran water through it and declared it a success.
Thanks for the help!