Kitchen Sink Strainer Fail...NO CLUE WHAT HAPPENED!!

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00:00 Introduction
00:54 Removing Old Basket Strainer
02:04 Checking Out Wonky Strainer
03:28 Putting On Plumbers Putty
03:56 Installing Basket Strainer
06:28 Cut and Fit Pipe Back in Place
07:46 Tighten All Piping
08:42 Test For Leaks

[silvergrizzly]

Hey👋Brian, just had to replace one in my kitchen sink. Of course, it took me just a little bit longer with all the cussing and throwing of certain tools and things🤣
AWESOME STUFF my friend!🪛Jay 🛠🪠👀🤣

[ScubaCat]

Most basic basket strainers use a tiny bit of stainless steel on the inside and the rest are junk (pot/white) metal. It doesn't take much for the basket and nut to expand/contract or for the threads to literally disintegrate over time. It's surprisingly common. If any moisture gets underneath it's almost guaranteed to wreck the basket strainer

[susanseymour]

Thanks for the tips Brian! Easy fix now that I know how to do it. Also, like the mat with the alarm for any leak!

[RICHat]

I damaged my seal with oven cleaner. Ate away the plumbers putty. I knew beforehand that was a real possibility. Cold again so figured 14 degrees outside I would tackle this again. Just looking for anything I missed. Nice job. And I have a couple of those knives I use for woodworking and marking. Love them.

[johnhamilton]

Great angles and verbals to explain this repair. Thanks

[deniseswick]

Great video thank you. My sink is having the same problem with that nut barely threading on all of a sudden and has been such a problem. I consider myself handy but was going to call a plumber but I feel confident I can repair this myself with some help from my not-so-handy husband. ( we don't let him use tools) lol Thanks!!!!

[mikeb]

I had the exact same issue! Very strange. Thanks for this video to walk me through the repair.

[DwayneWebster-qu]

Thank you for your time and help I appreciate you 😊

[FredD]

Good fix … I would high recommend using the thicker baskets they are better quality and seal up better also use drain kits from a plumbing supplier as the PVC is a thicker material and has better seals … no drips means no cabinet and floor damage in your future.. 🇺🇸👊🏼🔨🪚🇺🇸✌🏼

[tsal]

Hey Brian not exactly the fix I was looking for. But gave me a good idea on what I need to do to fix the problem I'm having with my kitchen sink! Keep up the good work! Thanks for the help!!👍

[StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Had one fail just like that the other day! Discovered a drip under my sink....grrrr!

[ScubaCat]

I recommend the style with the large cup underneath that you tighten down with the regular size nut. They're the easiest to install and remove. The big wide nut or the 3 screws make life a lot more complicated

[ranger]

another quality made Chinese part I wonder if it was always loose or loosened over time.
I see they have garbage disposer cleaner have you tried those glisten packets; it is fun watching the stuff foam up in sink

[brittblanton]

Great video Brian very strange about the basket. I had never seen a replacement basket before with screws like the one you used. 👍

[richardkessler]

Hi, this is an excellent video. The only thing I would suggest is when you are talking about the large drain nut, you need to go into more detail regarding how tight that should be. I actually squeezed out all the plumbers putty before realizing that it was over tightened. I would suggest that with each slight turn that you run the water to check for leaks after all is assembled. Honestly, depending on your strength level, you may be able to get away with hand tightening. However, with that drain wrench you really have to be careful of over tightening because there is not much resistance to adequately gauge the tightness factor. Otherwise this was an EXCELLENT video.

[Americanson]

That's nuts lol It's my first time doing plumbing work under my kitchen sink, turns out the nut for the drain also snaps in and out 😂 and I think it's bcuz the pipes are not cut to the correct length, possibly distorting other plumbing parts. Now I got to watch a video on how to cut these pipes.

[aantony]

Never seen one with that round collar. I did one that had the 3 bolts on a stamped triangular collar like a garbage disposal mount. One of the ears of the collar bent as I overtightened it. Round looks like a better design.

[cavebailey]

Had the same thing happen. Replaced drain. No option. Will always wonder, "What the hey?!"

[richiedubs]

Great video. Could you maybe do a version where everything is corroded and apparently wood glued into place? Maybe have everything attached to it also corroded all the way to basement? Thanks! 🤣

[johnd]

I’ve changed out the basket 3 x’s still leaks. Do I not tighten the basket nut tight enough? As I tighten of course more plumbers putty oozes out so I’m afraid all the putty is gone or should I not worry about it oozing out. The basket and threads are fine, it’s the paper / rubber gasket I keep changing out.3x ‘s! It’s a pain? Any suggestions how tight it needs to be or what am I doing wrong?