From the sink drain the tailpipe leads into a p trap.
Leaking drain pipe under sink.
A drain is usually sealed with plumber s putty to prevent further leaks.
Before you attack your leaky pipe problem examine the pipes underneath the sink to identify the culprit.
Under sink leaks can do a lot of damage but they re usually fairly easy to pinpoint and repair.
There is water everywhere.
2 the rubber sealing washer or o ring may be squeezed excessively tight causing leakage.
You open the sink cupboard door and oww.
3 the nut may not be tight enough and water is simply coming through.
The drain could be the cause of your kitchen sink leaking.
However the putty can be too thin to start with or it might dry out over time.
What could be the cause of the water leak under the sink.
You can t stop a leak until you know where it is and the first clue is the part of the cabinet base that s wet.
A pipe that resembles a j the p.
Occasionally the leak may come from an old and worn out drain that is beyond repair.
Don t panic it s a straight forward job that in most instances does not require any too.
The water that is damaging the cabinet or the floor may be coming from the drainpipes the supply.