is there a plumber in the house?

[radfringe]

here's the situation - have a busted drain pipe in the kitchen sink

sink and drain are stainless steel, connects to a galvi-pipe which connect to pvc u-bend

the galvi-pipe is rotted - big hole in it, and we now have a bucket under the sink to catch the water

I'm thinking best/easiest way to go is to replace the sink drain and galvi pipe - instead of trying to finagle a replacement pipe for the galvi piece

sooo, advice? and what measurements do I need and other things that I need to know when I go to the hardware store

also - what equipment/supplies/tools that I will need

[supernova]

1. Take the parts to the hardware store

of your choice; I prefer Lowes. Ask the plumbing person for advice. Oh yeah, how are your soldering skills?

Just call the plumber.

That's what I would do.

[madmax]

2. Cheap can be expensive and aggravating

Call a plumber. :hi:

[Robb]

3. (puts on plumber cap and lowers pants slightly)

Yo. :hi:

No soldering required here, fear not. Plastic is in your future! :) You've going to want to keep your stainless fitting and pipe on the sink -- mild pain in the butt to replace, although not a huge one, it doesn't sound like you need to.

Tool-wise, you're going to need a big ol' set of channel-lock pliers, and a hacksaw to cut the PVC pipe you're going to install. Kitchen drain systems are sold in kits, much to your delight.

Read Bruce Maki's article about sinks before you leave for the store. Don't worry, this one is a piece of cake!

[ConcernedCanuk]

4. just a hint - -

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[oneighty]

5. No! No!

Not Red Green. His advice...whooohoooo.

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[Don_G]

9. Tim Allen's Dad?

:scared:

[BrotherBuzz]

10. If the women don't find you handsome...

they should at least find you handy - Red Green.

[Beaker]

6. drains are pretty easy-

there's no pressure involved, like in the supply lines, so leaks are pretty easy to fix, and soldering is not involved.
Go pvc all the way...everything you need should come in a kit.

just remember the number one rule of plumbing-

shit runs downhill.

(i guess that would actually be the "number-two" rule)

[kevinam]

7. replace it all!!!

Just start at the drain, take it all out, and bring it to your hardware/home improvement store, that way they will know what sizes you are working with and exactly what you will need. I have tried to replace just one piece, and it just doesn't work. From drain to where it goes into the wall, replace it all. That way you can have most assembled before attaching to the sink. Plus, you don't have to worry about the trap or anything else going out next month...Kevin.

[Don_G]

8. Galvi-Pipe?

If it's a straight section, then buy a couple of feet of PVC and a neoprene/stainless steel hub to join the two sections together.

If it's in the bend, then it's chrome-plated brass and can be easily replaced with anything you can find at your local hardware store.

Take the parts to your local Hardware Store and I'd be surprised if you didn't need any tool beyond a screwdriver or a small wrench. If cutting is involved with a iron pipe, the they should be able to rent you the specialized tool and instruct you in how to use it.