How To Install a Basket Strainer Assembly in Kitchen Sink Drain Opening

Tutorial for how to install a basket strainer in a standard 3.5" sink drain opening.

0:00 - Basket Strainer Assembly Installation Intro
0:14 - The Strainer I'm Installing
0:54 - Prepare Sink Drain Opening
1:18 - Included Accessories
2:16 - Apply Silicone & Foam Gasket
3:41 - Set Basket Strainer In Place
4:13 - Install Rubber Washer & Locking Nut
5:12 - Clean Up Excess Silicone
5:50 - Allow To Cure & Dry
6:15 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

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[nickwilliamson]

Thanks man, needed the reminder on doing this little project.

[ThomasRyan-yv]

Thanks Ben! This video was perfect because this information is missing from the Ruvati installation instructions. Also, thanks for using a tripod with your video. Nothing worse than watching shaky "how to" videos.

[opentrunk]

That looks like the Attop sink & strainer that I just bought. No instructions were included so I wasn't sure where the gaskets go and whether I needed plumbers putty or not.

[herpnuthouse]

I have just used your technique, was very straightforward and easy. Thanks!

[SarahShelton-qz]

Is the replacement of sink strainer that goes to a garbage disposal the same.

[rayjoy]

Thanks, didnt know what to do with that foam gasket. Really helped me!!!

[MsRubbersidedown]

Thank you so much exactly what I needed to see and the exact same thing that I bought

[jonnyfish]

Did you have to install a separate sub panel for this installation?

[stevelist]

Ben, a question Ruvati instructions show white foam gasket hoed underneath sink. Tried doing it twice with plumbers putty
It leaks after a while. Which way is correct? Thanks

[Albertojedi]

I'd used both, 100% silicone RTV and plumber's putty. Silicone lasts way longer. The putty dries and cracks faster.

[MotherB]

Hi. Do you have a video showing water and debris going down and using the plug? Thanks 🙏

[benmcdonnell]

Thank you. At 2:30 I don't understand why the manufacturers don't simply supply a second rubber gasket to seal the upper surface of the sink same as the lower surface. Is there a reason for this?

[williamivey]

When I installed a new acrylic sink I used plumber's putty. Fast forward a couple of years and there was water running out from under the sink from the side we used to soak dishes. The side often full of warm, soapy water. Which, from what I could determine on "autopsy", had removed the oil from the putty over time causing it to crack and leak. Cleaned everything off and redid it with 100% silicone and it never leaked again (for the six or so years until the house was sold, at least).

[omarshishani]

It was cool to see a video that uses silicone :)

[ggc]

O No...no silicone addhesive at the strainer tread please. You will need to use some saws to cut through the strainer or destroy the whole sink in future if you need to replace anything.

[marrapunikhil]

How do you attach garbage disposal to a single bowl sink with a basket strainer?

[MrDdcnorris]

I hope this works! Getting the silicone to release down the road scares me. Thanks for the information

[harrychana]

Is it special silicone or regular you can buy home depot etc, thanks

[cork]

Great Job doing a 1, 2, 3...The version of drain I have is about the same, not very good instructions on how to seal...thanks

[lawrencechiu]

This video is proof not to take home DIY videos as truthful instructions