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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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  1. dilligaf

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    I purchased a tow aerators for my kitchen mixer tap now but neither will screw all the way up even with the rubber washer taken out, it leaves about a 3mm gap. Any ideas on what I can do?
  2. M

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  3. M

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  4. W

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    New Sink Will Not Drain - Conversion of 2 Basin Stainless Kitchen Sink to 1 Basin Porcelain Kitchen Sink with Disposal. Sink is on Peninsula and 5 feet from vent stack in wall to roof. Before Conversion: 2 Basin Stainless Kitchen Sink, 2" PVC Exit Drain, to 2" PVC P-Trap, to PVC Adapter 2" to 1...
  5. J

    Tap washer to sink: above or below sink?

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  6. D

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    I have a cold water sink in a shed a long way from the house. We just want to run a garden hose over to it and feed the tap from it. The tap of course has a flexible hose underneath with a compression thread fitting I guess. What sort of fitting or adapter do I look for so's I can plug my...
  7. E

    Aerator In Bathroom Sink Causes Water To Back Up In Faucet

    Hi, I took off the aerator on my bathroom sink. When I put it back on, it caused problems. When I turn on the water with the aerator in place, the water backs up into the base of the faucet and runs on to the floor through the hole where the rod for the sink stopper is. I'm not sure that is...
  8. Frank15

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  9. A

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    I have a bathroom sink with an old Bristan depressable plug, see picture. The depresser thingey has broken and I have removed the plug. Is it easy to replace these things with other plugs that slot into the waste pipe? I dont want to have to remove the waste pipe, just put in a new plug. Are...
  10. E

    Kitchen Sink won't drain.

    Hi, I am a basic home DIYer with limited knowledge looking for some advice. We have a sink in our utility that has a washing machine connected into the same pipes. The sink is constantly getting backed up. Worse when the washing machine is draining but will start to back up with the tap just...
  11. N

    isolation valve stuck under kitchen sink

    hi i have a dripping tap at the kitchen sink but the isolation valve will not move, i have tried wd40 on it but it wont budge. any advice on what to do with it please? also i live in a maisonette and there is no stop tap thing under the sink- any ideas where i would / could find the tap to turn...
  12. N

    How can I remove tap valve

    Hello, I have a bathroom mixer tap which drips. I cannot see how to remove the valves as it is all smooth chrome. Would someone know how & what tool i would need please to take it apart ? Thank you and Happy New year....
  13. Fe3n1x

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  14. L

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  15. H

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    So my wife sent me a video of our bathroom. When she turns on the sink faucet water comes out the tub faucet also. Currently the sink does not have a hot line going to it due to addition of a 2nd bathroom and future remodel plans for this bathroom. Also, writing from memory so could be wrong...
  16. F

    Will my bathroom sink take a mixer tap?

    Hi, My bathroom is getting redone in a few weeks. I have the option of 2 taps again or a mixer. I've seen online that if the hot flow is 'too much' lower than the cold, a mixertap won't work well. How do I know if it might be an issue? (Or what the cause of difference is?) (I can't say for sure...
  17. gmartine

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    Which make is fairly foolproof? I tend to almost always go down the mechanical unblocking route but I want to leave a few bottles for a few tenants (not mine).
  18. R

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    I have a quarter turn cold water kitchen tap that has a slight drip and cannot see if the valve assembly is removed from the top? ---- there is a blue plastic cover in the top but does not seem to come off?.......... have photos of tap if anyone can help?.
  19. M

    Can’t remove these sink taps

    Morning all, struggling to get these taps off - no screws that I can see and cap doesn’t seem to want to pop off. Concerned I’m going to damage them if I force them. Any ideas ?
  20. D

    Leak under kitchen sink

    Hi. I was Wondering if anyone can help I had a huge leak under my kitchen sink And where the bowl sink kit goes onto the outside pipe/waste I just can’t get a seal, just doesn’t stay on. Can see in video/pictures Can anyone advice how I sort this out. It’s almost like all of a sudden...
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