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rookieplumber
Mar 23, 2010, 10:42 PM
I've installed a new American Standard round sink & new faucets. There is a leak under the sink at the drain opening. I've tightened the drain as far as it could go & it still leaked. I thought maybe it was because the drain plug and the nut were plastic, so I went to the store and purchased a metal commercial grade lavatory strainer. It still leaks.
Any suggestions?

creahands
Mar 24, 2010, 03:01 AM
Starting from scratch.

Make a 1/4 inch ribbon of plumber putty and lay around opening. Insert pipe, add rubber washer and locking nut. Tighten nut 1/4 turn more then hand tight.

Should be good to go.

Chuck

speedball1
Mar 24, 2010, 06:26 AM
Sounds like Creahands nailed it.
The drain seal's ruptured and leaking. Take the drain apart and do the putty or Silicon Jel seal again. (see image). Good luck, Tom