Replacing Metal Sink Drain Pipe With Pvc

I want to know 2 things.

Replacing metal sink drain pipe with pvc.

You may run into problems replacing your kitchen sink pipes. Do i need some sort of connection glue tape when connecting pvc to metal. Remember that proudfoot plumbing heating and air is always available to help. Can i connect pvc to metal.

I have the pvc stubout with the. Traps come in 1 1 4 inch standard bathroom sink or 1 1 2 inch standard kitchen sink inside diameter sizes. I m replacing a sink drain got a new sink. Step four when you re all done test the new assembly for leaks.

How to connect a steel sink drain tail to a plastic p trap. Pvc drain pipe comes in two different diameters. Cut the pvc pipe to the lengths that you need with a hacksaw. I believe i need to buy a pvc tailpiece extension and a p trap kit.

Replacing a p trap is a small job that may seem more complicated when you have to mix plumbing materials to get the job done. Modern pvc drain traps are relatively trouble free and can last for many decades but older chrome traps may corrode and rust so replacing a chrome trap is a very common diy project. The tailpiece is metal and the stubout from the wall is pvc. When replacing a p trap you should use the same type of trap you remove.

Purchase a pvc p trap pipe and fittings to replace the metal ones. You may also need to replace a drain trap when a sink is being replaced since the drain configuration may be slightly different. Traps are made from abs black pvc white or brass either chrome plated or natural colored.