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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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    Ikea sink trap to 1 1/2 waste

    I have an Ikea sink with trap however the waste fkexi hose does not connect to the 1 1/2 white waste pipe. Is there any fitting I can get to connect the two together or should I use normal traps and bends from the holes in the sink.
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    Belfast sink - joining old waste to new 40mm trap and pipe

    Hi all We're having an old belfast sink fitted in our WC/utility room. We'd like to use the existing old waste; and by all accounts it'd be a pig's jacksie to remove even if we wanted to! The threaded section in the photo measures approx. 1.88" / 47.8mm outside diameter and 1.24" / 31.5mm...
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    A seal to stop the leak from underneath the kitchen sink?

    I cannot find supplier of the seal to stop the leak from underneath the kitchen sink? Does the seal have name? Images The leak is from the first compression joint underneath the sink. Sketch of seal. Not very good picture of seal. Thanks. Mike
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    Franke sink plumbing kit, sewage smell

    I've had a Franke 1.5 sink fitted recently using their siphon 2 plumbing kit as part of a new kitchen installation. However, I now regularly get sewage smells coming into my kitchen. I was wondering whether the air vent has been installed in the correct position. Should it be installed in the...
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    I have a leak under my sink

    I have leak at this joint if too much water goes down my sink, I would be grateful for any help. Thanks
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    What pipe is this? Sink

    Quick question about sink pipes... The hot and cold come from pipes behind the neck of the sink. All the water goes out the waste. What's the bit circled in green for?
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    Can't find correct sink pivot rod

    Hi all. I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm in the UK and really struggling to find a replacement sink waste pivot rod with a 12mm diameter ball on it. The ball is too big on all the "universal" ones I can find. Does anyone know where I can buy one please?
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    Fitting baby belfast sink on brackets, what screws & general advice

    Hi all I've got an old baby belfast sink I want to use and I'd like to mount it on old brackets... I've done a mock installation in another part of the house just to see how secure it feels on the brackets and I'm happy with the result. If I put a lot of downward wait on the front lip of the...
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    Kitchen sink not draining, maybe airlocked?

    I am hoping someone can help ... our kitchen sink stopped draining, it looks like an airlock somewhere. This is what I tried: Used chemical drain unblocked and plunger Took everything apart and checked all pipes Bought endoscope and inspected all pipes all the way to 110 soil pipe - all clean...
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    Kitchen Sink Trap Leaking

    Hi guys. There's a bit of reading in this but I'll try keep it short as possible. We noticed water under the wooden floor in our kitchen. It turns out it was because the hot tap - which you couldn't fully turn off - which was tripping behind the sink unit and then on to the floor. The hot...
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    unusual sink draining problem

    when the kitchen sink is being used without the plug in, the water drains really slowly and backs up for a few seconds. But when I put the plug in, fill the sink up all the way to the top and take the plug out it drains really quickly, I have taken all the plastic pipes out underneath and...
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    URGENT Belfast sink leak

    What's the best way to seal a 1.5in belfast sink waste, mine keeps leaking? Is plumbers putty better that silicone?
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    Filter under sink query/advice

    Morning everyone, Does anyone know anything about the following product and if its pretty straightforward to install as I want it for under my kitchen sink: https://victoriaplum.com/product/schon-complete-filter-kit Thanks
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    Up stairs sink water Shut off help Please

    Good morning. I need to replace the taps in our upstairs bathroom sink but I cant find the water shut off valve. We have a Combi Boiler upstairs. Both taps on the downstairs sink and the pipes for the Washing machine have their own shut off valves but I cannot see any on the pipes running to the...
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    Replacing P trap under kitchen sink

    Hi there, My under kitchen sink p trap is slightly leaking, I've tightened the nut and still a leak there. Looking to buy a replacement and the code on the pipe just now is McAlpine EN 274 3. Anyone know where I would get a replacement and I've seen various sizes? Thanks 😊
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    Water supply and drainage for x2 dishwasher / sink

    Question about both water supply pressure and drainage requirements to run x2 dishwashers and kitchen sink. We are currently having a house built and this is the pipe set-up that has been installed. Our understanding is the supply is directly linked to mains supply via a junction point approx...
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    Advice on what to do with soil pipe for sink waste and toilet

    After some advice. I have had my floor done downstairs but the current waste inlet is too low for the basin waste and will need boxing in and also the pan waste in the floor isn’t in the center of the room. I have a back to wall toilet and will be installing a floating sink. I plan on chasing...
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    push plug stuck

    Hi all, I have a push up plug in my bathroom sink. It is now stuck and I have tried a few options. It really is stuck and I wonder what I should do to get it fixed. Any ideas how much it will cost me to have it fixed, if I am not able to do it myself? Thanks, Nav
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    Leaking waste pipes under kitchen sink

    Hi - Novice here. Under our kitchen sink, the waste pipes are grey, with a green moving 'lip' and then a cover peice that in theory tightens over the connection. The two downward pipes from the sinks go into a cross pipe (along with the washing machine outflow) which then leads outside. However...
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    Kitchen double sink backing up slowly on each side

    I plunged each side of sink up top... disconnected trap below and ran water from each side. Water ran out fine so problem not here. I ran a 3 to 4 ft snake down pipe going into wall under vent and no blockage. My problem is when i start to run sink water backs up and out the Proflo vent seen in...
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