How to repair drainage provides you easy tips to repair the drainage problems

Tip for drainage repair

How to repair tubular damage

  • 1. Always use new washers when replacing a part. If the slip-joint nut is worn, replace it.
  • 2. Always use TeflonŽ thread seal tape or pipe dope on metal connections but not on plastic connections.
  • 3. When cutting a drain component to size, remove all burrs from component to prevent blockage.
  • 4. Hand-tighten plastic joints and wrench-tighten metal joints. Remember, over-tightening can strip threads or crack pipes.
  • 5. When tightening chrome parts, protect the finish by placing a cloth between the wrench and the part, or put tape on the jaws of the wrench.
  • 6. When replacing a drainage component, bring the old part to the store to make sure you purchase the right size replacement part.
  • 7. Follow the manufacturer's directions accompanying the product you are using.