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How To Fit a Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer

• Posted by Keith Bond April 30, 2022 Filed in Aliens & UFO 7 views
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  How to Fit a Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer
  
  When installing a new basket strainer, you should first make sure that you know how to remove it. Most of these sinks will come with a nut and locknut. Then, you can unscrew them using a screwdriver. If the ring is still stuck, you can use a hammer and chisel to remove it. Next, you should remove the old strainer and set it aside.
  
  
  
  

  Replace the basket strainer

  
  
  Before starting to replace your basket strainer, make sure that you have removed the old one. To do this, you need to unscrew the large nut on the top of the sink. Then, remove the old basket and unhook the pipe to the strainer. You can then loosen the locknut by using a pliers. Afterwards, remove the old basket from the Kitchen Sink and apply a new one.
  
  

  Remove the old basket

  
  
  Next, remove the old basket. To do this, you can use a wrench or a basket wrench. Then, slide the new basket on top of the old one and remove the old one. Once the strainer is free from the sink, you can use plumber's putty to fill in any holes. Ensure that the pipe-joint compound is applied on the exposed threads to prevent leaks. Once the strainer is fully assembled, you can install the new one.
  
  
  
  After you have removed the old basket strainer, clean out the sink opening with a brush. Once the hole is clean, you can use plumber's putty to fix it. Then, using your bare palm, apply some putty around the bottom of the sink. The putty should have an equal diameter across its stretch. To install a new basket strainer, you must remove the old one first.
  
  

  Measure the drain

  
  
  If you have to replace a basket strainer, first measure the drain. The new one should be slightly larger than the existing one. You should also measure the width of the old basket. To fit a new one, you should lift it out from the top of the sink. This is the most difficult step, but it will save you money and time. If you're confident in your plumbing skills, you can replace the old one with a brand-new model.
  
  
  
  

  Use a plumber's wrench

  
  
  Once you've made sure the sink basket strainer is loose, you can screw it in place. To do this, you should use a plumber's wrench to remove the old one and then slip in the new one. If the strainer has a retainer, it can be easily replaced. Usually, the retainer is held in place by a black nut. To secure the new basket strainer, you should remove the nut and then apply plumber's putty to the threads of the old strainer.