miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I have a couple of problems with a bathroom sink.... 1. is there a seal where the drainage pipe meets the bottom of the sink? as it is slightly leaking and just wondering if it needs resealing with sealant or is a part needed? The blue bits reprosent water http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07400/sink12.jpg And 2. The sink drains REALLY slowly, its had hot water and drain clear down it a few times and i've checked the S bend and it's clear, but still it drains slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Have a look to see if you can take the drain out from inside the sink and sometimes theres a gasket there. If not you should be able to strip it down from underneath. Can use sealant if you cant get hold of a new gasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 cheers i'll use sealant as i have some of that to hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 cheers i'll use sealant as i have some of that to hand. Let it dry before you start using it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 lol, will do. Any one got ideas on the draining issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Sorry didnt read on as i was admiring your great diagram .If its all plastic strip it back as far as you can. Find something long and not to thin to poke down and free up. Places like b & q sell compressed air drain cleaners that force things through. Normally work better than any muck you pour down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 well it the s bend thats plastic and all the rest is sealed metal piping. the wierd this is, i can hear it dripping right after the s bed as if theres a block there. but there isn't?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingjay Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 try checking further down pipe work(outside on some houses) if not b7q do a drain cleaner based on sulpuric acid (in a white box ) that should work will smell alot burns the fat/hair/gunge etc. dont over tighten the plug hole after you seal it or you will force all the silicone out . j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 ok cheers! i shall give the sulphuric acid a go and reseal that sink tomoz nd let you know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Have u tried the old fashoned plunger?..fixed my blockage...is their a trap under the sink too if so take that off and clean it out? Failing that i would move:drown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Have u tried the old fashoned plunger?..fixed my blockage...is their a trap under the sink too if so take that off and clean it out? Failing that i would move:drown: It's my gf's house any way! But no it doesnt have a flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 But no it doesnt have a flap What doesnt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 sorry, i meat trap i need to sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Can we have some more diagrams when you come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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