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My P-trap for me new vanity does not align with my wall drain
I installed a vanity and sink and the drain is a good 1 1/2 to 2 inches, left of my p trap, I messed with the existing p-trap, extending,turning and I can't get it to align.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try next?
If it is an adjustable PTRAP as you are suggesting DMC22 then you may be able to purchase an 1-1/4" flexible tailpiece...see image.
You may need to cut the tailpiece coming out of the pop-up assembly to make this work, but it should work. They are available at all home improvement stores.
While at the home improvement store pick up a new 1-1/4" nut and washer or an 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" nut and washer...depending on the size of your PTRAP nut, of course. It is best to replace the old nut/washer now.
Finally, you could also purchase a whole new flexible PTRAP...see image, but only if you have a removable trap.
You may want to re-read the question he asked... DMC clearly stated that he "messed with the existing p-trap, extending,turning and I can't get it to align".
The flexible tailpiece is most likely his best option!
You may want to re-read the question he asked... DMC clearly stated that he "messed with the existing p-trap, extending,turning and I can't get it to align".
The flexible tailpiece is most likely his best option!
MARK
Assuming he's dealing with plastic DWV piping, then what about gluing a street 45 or 22 to the stub-out?
Hmmm...If he "messed with the existing p-trap, extending,turning and I can't get it to align" then it is either a tubular metal trap or a tubular plastic trap so I'm betting that he doesn't have plastic DWV piping...
Of course, it could also be a PVC or ABS union Ptrap...and if that is the case, offsetting with fittings will work great!!
I am sorry for not filling in all the details, this is the first time I've ever messed with pvc drain pipe, or plumbing in general. I can remove the nut off the pipe coming out of the wall pipe. Someone told me to replace that with a straight pipe, and then get a adjustable p trap.
So off to home depot I am I'll let everyone know how it works out, and thanks again for all the help
DMC clearly stated that he "messed with the existing p-trap, extending,turning and I can't get it to align".
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