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Sink Push Fit Reducer?? Sink leaking

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.19 PM

We discovered a leak coming from the wall where the waste pipe goes in. Found out that the waste in the wall has an internal diameter of 38mm (40mm plastic pipe) And the waste from our sink is 32mm metal pipe. The plumber who installed the waste, put one waste inside the other along with silicone sealant, which has now given way. Shall we get a push fit reducer 40mmx32mm and is it's easy enough to install it ourself? any special requirement of silicon to be use due to the different materials ? Or shall we use only silicon again and keep an eye on it and re do the silicon every year? Thank you for any answer!! Best Monica

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3 Answers

hoxbuilders

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Wanstead, London

Hi Monica, Your correct, reducer 40mm to 32mm compression or push fit. I know most plumbers prefer solvent fit but his may be tricky as it’s already push fit connection however if not then go for solvent fix, much durable and sustainable. Hope that helps

Answered9 November 2018

Anonymous user

See if you can a get a rubber cellant rubber ring adaptor 6mm to seal it if not 4mm am sillocone around the ring to make more durable to leakage

Answered8 November 2018

D & R Property and Plumbing Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Romney

do it properly,get reducer and fit it ,you can get solvent weld ones (glue),push fit ones or commpresian ones,all easy to fit.

Answered8 November 2018