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    Nov 16, 2011, 04:26 PM
    1/2 inch holes in the threaded end of the bathroom sink tailpiece?
    What are the holes in the threaded end of the bathroom sink tailpiece for? It looks like water can run through these holes
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    Nov 16, 2011, 04:40 PM
    The holes are there to accept, and drain, overflow water from the sink. Milo
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