copper drain to ABS?

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Hi Folks,

I am pretty sure I have old copper drains (1 1/4 mabye..not sure)..

I want to install a new sink and use ABS for the drain. I don't need to attach it using one of those Fernco coupling's do I? I can just use a special ABS connection right?

 

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We need more info.. What sink are we talking about kitchen, bathroom, laundry?

 

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Hi

It's my bathroom sink.

 

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You will need to use a no hub connector. It's similar to a Fernco but is used above ground. The reason is there is no other way to to make the transition from copper to ABS.

 

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tell us exactly what is sticking out the wall and what size it is.

 

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I doubt that your drain is 1-1/4". A bathroom basin trap is often that size, but kitchen sinks are usually 1-1/2", showers and tubs 2", toilets 3" or 4".