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    rookieplumber Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 23, 2010, 10:42 PM
    Drain
    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?
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    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
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    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
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    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
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