HOW TO CHANGE A BASIN WASTE - Plumbing Tips - Basics

This video covers how to easily change a basin waste. YES we know it moved a bit at the end. Was rectified but not in the video! We cover turning off the water, removing the old basin waste, sealing the new one with putty or silicone and then successfully tightening up the waste and trap to create a water tight seal. We then show you how to install the pipework and how to install the overflow. This method works for the pop up waste although we have done a video just for that.

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[earthlyone]

Thank you so much for this video. My bathroom sink has been taking 20 minutes to empty, your video gave me the insight I needed to fix it. I got the debris out of the 1”1/4 - 32mm Polypipe, realigned the seals in the ‘Polypipe to outside’ pipe & heightened the plug part of my push plug giving more of a gap as the plug hole.
As a young woman, I have no idea how the ‘DIY disaster guy’ who I bought the house from put up with it or why he was unable to fix it!
Thanks again, it’s great to learn from an actual professional.

[nwmjbbx]

I am a female in Australia and applied your technic and worked like a dream🙏 thank you for this how to video💜

[zoecoggon]

The waste I took off was installed by professional bathroom fitters who obviously have shares in silicone sealant because it was everywhere, even in the thread! It was almost impossible to get the old waste out. Like you said, they clearly didn't consider the next person to work on it... My Dad gave me a tub of plumbers mait years ago but I didn't really know how to use it without getting in a mess before today!! Thank you for your clear, helpful, non-patronising videos. They are the first place I look these days before starting any plumbing related DIY and you haven't failed me yet 😊

[GR-bnlk]

Thank you for this, just managed to do this job as my first ever home plubming diy job, avoided having to get hold of a plumber 3 days before Christmas.

[EddieOrz-ONJ-Archive]

Had to leave a message to THANK YOU !! (even though your video is years old) - I started a DIY job this weekend (Jan 2024) to replace a dripping sink tap washer. Tap was totally seized up, so decided to replace the tap. Isolation valves wouldn't shut off, so decided to replace those and redo some pipework. Waste trap looked a mess so that came next, only to find the underside of the sink was uneven so silicone had been used to seal the old waste. Replaced everything including a new "waste to sink" washer - BUT IT LEAKED around the waste - found you video, rushed out and bought Plumbers Mait - BINGO - Job done. THANKS.

[purpeuk]

Mate this video is spot on. Using Plumber's Putty instead of silicon was fantastic advice. I had to remove the drain after installing my new Grohe tap as the rod and nut for the pop-up waste was faulty. Replacing the faulty drain would have been a nightmare if I had used silicon, but the plumbers putty was so easy to work with, easy to remove any excess for a neat finish, and the seal is totally water tight. Full credit to you for this.

[briancrawford]

Replaced a waste and was having and issue getting a seal...saw this video then got some plumbers mate...worked a treat and was so easy to use!! Thanks 👍🏻

[Idlepug]

Thanks for this great informative and easy to follow tutorial! Found when having to dismantle the pipework under WHB due to slow draining sink that the waste had sheared off under the old clicker, flapping around trying to find a plumber then thought "let's see what Youtube has to say". All bits available in the local Screwfix, all sorted, works a treat now. Cheers!

[siobhansimpson]

Thank you! Feeling very pleased with myself that I've just successfully fitted a new plug on my own. My first ever plumbing task (aside from bleeding a radiator, but that doesn't count, I've been able to do that since I was about 10). Did take two of us with a grip each to get the old one out, think they had used a combination of plumbers mait and silicone!

[chrishall]

Perfect to follow, youtube does not get better than this to show how to get the job done. Easy info on what to watch out for and simple tricks. Yes plumbers mait every time. Avoid silicone nightmare at all costs.

[adamgoodrum]

Changed a waste this morning following this guide. Worked out perfectly and the plumbers mait really doesn't harden. Who ever put the original waste in over 20 years ago used it and it was still soft.

[michellemonteath]

Thank you for such a great video! So easy to understand! I have learnt a new skill whilst being in lockdown. I’m so chuffed I did it and didn’t have to ask hubby 😁

[barrymohamed]

Really terrific tutorial for a frustrated DIY'er. Bought a new tap and basin waste, Simples i thought. That was until I discovered a minor leak emanating from the first seal under the plastic locking nut. After several attempts I decided to leave it alone until tomorrow. Checked out your video and now I have renewed optimism for tomorrow. Going to get me some Plumbers Mate ASAP. Cheers.

[simonbowen]

Thanks for the really helpful video. The existing pop up had been sealed in with silicone. I fetched all that out and followed your instructions, putting Plumbers Mate in the fridge is genius. New pop up all sorted and leak free. Thanks again.👍

[markhunter]

Massive help this thanks. That big washer tip for forcing the plumbers mait into the right place was a godsend! I’ve been faffing round for ages getting no seal, watched this -> plumbers merchant -> washer -> done, sealed first time!

[RobertAndrewSmyth]

Thank you for this video. Have been successfully able to change my bathroom sink pop up by following your guide. Much appreciated.

[kees]

Hi, I live in the Netherlands, after watching your UK video, I ordered the plumbers mait in France and it works perfectly. thanks for the TIP 😁👍🏻

[skLph]

Replacing a cracked basin today and was getting a leak from the waste - this video put me onto Plumbers Mait, leak fixed - massive thanks.

[heatherwilson]

Fantastic video, I’ve live with a peeling non working pop up plug. Thought I’d need a new sink. Female 59 no experience watched the video and changed the old plug for a brand spanking new on. Many thanks 🎉