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    yellowrose3502 Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 19, 2011, 08:09 PM
    Tailpiece of new drain too long
    Should I cut the tailpiece of my new drain? It too long to fit the p-trap and waste line I have in place. Do I have to uninstall the drain to cut it or can I do it in place?
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    Sep 19, 2011, 11:29 PM
    Trim it to desired length. Yes, you can cut it off in place. Back to you. Milo
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    Sep 20, 2011, 06:56 AM
    I agree with Milo,
    Cut the tailpiece to connect to the trap. However, it would be much better to remove it from the drain and cut it and would not disturb the connection to the drain. Good luck, Tom
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