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Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement

Introduction

It's normal for the pieces of your sink to degrade over time, and sometimes these degradations cause leaks beneath your sink. A kitchen sink basket is a typical component that needs to be replaced due to cracks, leaks, or wear. If you have leaks under your sink that originate from the top part of the drain pipe that connects to the sink basin, you may need to replace your sink’s basket strainer, as this is the interface between the drain and sink. This tutorial will guide you on how to replace your old basket strainer with a new one.

What you need

  1. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement, Basket Strainer: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves under the sink.

    • Turn the handles clockwise and make sure the water is off before moving on.

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  2. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the stopper from the basket strainer by lifting it out.

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  3. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the trap adapter nut under the sink.

    • Use the pliers and turn counterclockwise to loosen the nut.

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  4. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the tailpiece nut under the basket strainer.

    • Use the pliers and turn counterclockwise to loosen the nut.

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  5. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the nut of the basket strainer.

    • Use the pliers and turn counterclockwise to loosen the nut.

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  7. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the basket strainer from the sink by lifting it out.

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  8. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the tailpiece from the trap adaptor by lifting it out.

    • Keep the trap adapter nut and the nylon slip washer aside.

    • The trap adapter nut and nylon slip washer are shown in the image. The nylon slip is within the trap adaptor.

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  9. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Clean the sink opening and install a new basket strainer and the tailpiece.

    • Image 2 shows all the pieces that should be included in your new kit.

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  10. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the old trap adaptor nut and nylon slip washer over the tailpiece.

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  11. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Install the tailpiece into the trap adaptor with the tailpiece washer inserted on top.

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  12. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Place the basket strainer on top of the tailpiece.

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    • Align the upper strainer to the basket under the sink and tighten it with the nut supplied.

    • Use the pliers and turn clockwise to tighten the nut.

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  14. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Tighten the tailpiece nut to the basket.

    • Use the pliers and turn clockwise to tighten the nut.

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  15. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Tighten the trap adaptor nut.

    • Use the pliers and turn clockwise to tighten the nut.

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  16. Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the strainer and turn the water back on to test for any leaks.

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Finish Line

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Daniel Mella

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