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.