sink
A sink – also known by other names including sinker, washbowl, hand basin, wash basin, and simply basin – is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture used for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have taps (faucets) that supply hot and cold water and may include a spray feature to be used for faster rinsing. They also include a drain to remove used water; this drain may itself include a strainer and/or shut-off device and an overflow-prevention device. Sinks may also have an integrated soap dispenser. Many sinks, especially in kitchens, are installed adjacent to or inside a counter.
When a sink becomes clogged, a person will often resort to using a chemical drain cleaner or a plunger, though most professional plumbers will remove the clog with a drain auger (often called a "plumber's snake").
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When a sink becomes clogged, a person will often resort to using a chemical drain cleaner or a plunger, though most professional plumbers will remove the clog with a drain auger (often called a "plumber's snake").
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"Blocked" bathroom sink, except it's not blocked
Hi everyone, I have an issue with my bathroom sink. It's been "blocking" regularly, maybe once a month, for at least 3 years. The sink fills with water and doesn't drain. In the past I've used "HG Liquid Drain Unblocker" and that often will clear the blockage, but it doesn't always. I've also... -
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Smell under my kitchen sink/ kitchen
Hello I live in Spain, on the 4rth Floor (last floor) of an older building. I was so happy to get an upper floor,cause I know the low floors often suffer from smelly problems here However I sometimes have a horrible smell in my kitchen...a smell that suddenly comes up...AND on top it always...- Fijifranny
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- Forum: USA
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Dripping sound kitchen sink
Hi, we have a long drain run in the kitchen . We had some plumbing work done to the drain pipe as it had dropped and wasn’t draining very well and now it has been realigned if we drain water down the sink (1.5 bowl) or have used the dishwasher or washing machine the sink makes a dripping sound... -
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Kitchen sink good quality
Kitchen sinks what brand of stainless steel sink are you guys/girls using as i find they make easy and clear worse than they use to. So dont want pay grand type but above the usual budget sinks. Thanks- Under the sink
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- Forum: USA
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Can't get rid of the smell of gas sewerage leak, under my kitchen sink.
There is no smell coming out of my sink plughole, never has been. There are no water leaks in the piping and U-bend under my sink. Have tried on several occasions using very strong drain un-blocker and odour remover, to remove smell, but has not worked. Sink plughole never blocks up and water... -
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When i empty sink water goes in toilet bowl
When I empty the sink in my ensuite bathroom, the water goes into the toilet bowl. The toilet water when flushed comes up to the rim and slowly goes down. Some of the water comes up through the shower. All other toilets and sinks in the house are fine. The shower and bath in main bathroom are... -
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Kitchen sink/garden hose leak advice
I discovered a leak coming from a connection that was installed to provide external garden hose. The plastic connection is cracked and leaking. I have visited B&Q and Heat Merchants for advice. Both think the the only option is to replace the whole hose. However the hose is currently running...- faheycg
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- advice hose kitchen kitchen sink leak sink
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- Forum: DIY Plumbing Forum
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What may be causing this strange leak in a bathroom sink drain?
Have a strange leak coming from a newly installed bathroom sink drain and am seeking advice from experienced plumbers who may help to identify the cause. I run the water in the sink for several minutes and there are no leals detected from the drain and its J trap connections. When I check back... -
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leaking sink at drain
Hi there. I've had a choked pipe and as part of getting it cleared, the drainage guys used our kitchen drain to access with a drain unblocker. They reassembled the drain after, but now the drain is dripping from where the sink attached to the tea, at the first washer. I've tried... -
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My kitchen sink plug whole stinks, is this a proper under sink setup?
Evening. I’ll start by being honest, I’ve no idea with plumbing, I’ll understand basic concepts but... The house I’ve bought has a kitchen with the below photo of underside of the sink. In a morning or at occasions where it’s been left for a while when water (or whatever really) is drained off... -
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Fitting sink in loft with low water pressure system.
Hi, I’m making a “man cave” in my loft and I’d like to fit a sink for making drinks and washing up etc. It’s a low pressure system with a header tank up high in the gable end and 2 water tanks on the deck. I know one feeds the hot water cylinder below and one feeds the cold water below. I... -
Belfast sink worktop cutting.
Have to fit a Belfast sink to an oak worktop. Have a jig on the way. Reading all the blurb about using the jig all the makes seem the same. Namely they state the worktop should overhang the sink by 10mm, both sides and rear. Also that the worktop should be level with a datum line drawn through...- Bogart
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Are kitchen sink apertures a standard size?
We have a one a half bowl sink in a standard 100cm base unit. We want to replace the sink with a new one a half bowl sink in the same worktop. How likely is it that the new sink will fit in the same aperture with little or no cutting? -
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Sink waste trap gurgling/noise
Hi there, I’m hoping someone can help me with my plumbing issue. I have had a new kitchen installed and as part of that a new Vellamo double sink. My fitter has connected a new waste trap to the sinks however when I run the water from the tap I can hear gurgling noise from the strainer and... -
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Boiler trap gargles when sink emptied
Recently fitted heat only and teed condensate in to sink waste after sink trap as per MI's but boiler gargles when sink is emptied, looks like it's piling the boiler trap but doesn't empty it. Never had this issue before, any way to overcome? Can a fanny trap be used?- Dev1872
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- boiler sink trap
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- Forum: Gas Engineers Forum
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