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Reseal a user-serviceable sink drain flange

Sink & drain · Faucet drain area leaks
LIKELY CAUSE
Drain flange seal failed
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Wrenchesapproved plumber's putty/sealant
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Stop using the sink and dry the area
    Stop using the sink and dry the area.
  2. 2
    Remove the drain assembly only if you are comfortable with its design
    Remove the drain assembly only if you are comfortable with its design.
  3. 3
    Clean old sealing material from mating surfaces
    Clean old sealing material from mating surfaces.
  4. 4
    Apply the sealant/gasket specified for that drain
    Apply the sealant/gasket specified for that drain.
  5. 5
    Reassemble, allow sealant to cure if required, then leak-test
    Reassemble, allow sealant to cure if required, then leak-test.
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