Plastic to Metal connection leak

[Tom M.]

I have an ABS 1 1/2 inch Plastic Pipe that is flared at the end. It is connected to a threaded Metal Pipe by a threaded 1 1/2 inch Metal Washer. When putting in a new garbage disposal i caused a leak in the connection. There was no plastic "washer" inside the connection for 15 years, so I am assuming it isn't necessary. I tried some teflon tape on the metal threads but it is still leaking. Is there some sort of "putty" or goop that will fix the leak. Thanks.

[solsacre]

Can you PLEASE give pictures?


I have never seen Flaired plastic pipe.... I love to see new stuff.

[Randyj]

I'm trying to figure out "threaded washer"? Not making fun of you...just trying to get on level communications ground. I'd bet you're talking about a beveled end of 1 1/2 drain pipe and a slip joint nut. Defintely could help alot better with pictures. If you've got a leak on a threaded pipe then pipe joint compound is a good sealer. If it's in a slip joint you can sometimes substitute a few wrappings of kite string or something like that which I have done and coated with pipe joint compound... as packing..then tighten the nut to make a compression seal.

[solsacre]

I'm trying to figure out "threaded washer"? Not making fun of you...just trying to get on level communications ground. I'd bet you're talking about a beveled end of 1 1/2 drain pipe and a slip joint nut.

I wasn't trying to make fun eather.... I always see new things and look forward to learning. I suspect that randy is probably right but I hope that you'll show me something new.

dances-with-pumps

[Plumb or Die]

Or are you talking the tailpiece from the sink outlet. There should be a rubber gasket.

[Randyj]

"Should be" is a common phrase I use when doing repairs in lotsa houses.

[solsacre]

If you have a metal pipe sticking out that you have a pvc P-trap attached to through slip nuts and fittings then look closely at the metal parts.... is it smooth?..... you have to look closely... do you think that the plastic part going to metal will hold water?

If not you may need to replace the nipple, or file down the sealing parts.


is this what your dealing with?????

good luck

dances-with-pumps

[hj]

The "flared" end of the PVC/ABS drain pipe is not made to connect to a metal pipe. It mates with a corresponding inverted flare on a trap or drain tee. The connection to the metal pipe is supposed to be with a brass fitting that goes by different names depending on where you are located. That brass adapter has a metal nut, (not washer), and washer/ferrule to seal the pipe.