What is needed to replace the sink?
With the development of building technologies, repair by their own hands is simplified day by day. Today in this area there are a lot of technical solutions, allowing even a beginner to cope with this task. As a result of damage or simply obsolescence, sooner or later the question of replacement arises.
The sink replacement takes place in two stages: the dismantling of the old bowl and the installation of the new .If you decide to replace it yourself, you will need such tools: a set of wrenches, a puncher, a screwdriver, dowels, brackets, level.
Empty the space for the new
sink. To dismantle the old sink, shut off the water first. Turn the mixer tap and make sure that the water does not come. First you need to disconnect the sink from the sewerage system, and if the mixer is built into it, then from the water supply system. Next you need to remove the siphon and drain.
The siphon is fastened with a wide nut from the bottom of the sink, it can be unscrewed by hand. After this, it is required to remove the siphon from the siphon and take the siphon off to the side. If the shell is screwed to the wall with bolts, then it is necessary to unscrew them. Now you can remove the old version. In most cases, it lies on the brackets.
Before placing the sink( meaning a new one), make sure that the brackets are rigidly fixed and leveled. If they hang out, it is better to remove them and fix them with a new perforator and dowels. The sink lies on the brackets and is additionally fixed to the wall with the help of tightening bolts.
At what height and how to fix the sink depends on its configuration. If it goes without a pedestal or a pedestal, then you can hang the washstand at a comfortable height. Otherwise, the height will be limited. The advantage of the pedestal or pedestal is that they conceal the draining system, making the bathroom look more neat, the disadvantage is the fixed height.
We install ourselves
Connecting the sink is an easy procedure if you follow the instructions clearly. First it is necessary to install a drain grid on the sink, and a siphon should be fitted to it. It's better to have it with a corrugated drain pipe, it's more convenient to mount it. If there is a hole for the mixer on the sink, it must be connected. The mixer is fixed with a clamping nut, and the hoses for water supply are screwed to the bottom. To avoid a flood, it is necessary to observe the tightness of the connection.
To minimize the possibility of water flowing to a minimum, a FUM sealing tape can be used on the threaded connections. Also for this you can resort to the help of sealants, for plumbing needs there are special offers on the modern market.
Further, using a branch pipe, it is necessary to connect the siphon to the sewage system. Now you can open the water for inspection. Thoroughly inspect all joints for leaks. If everything is done clearly according to the instructions( the connection scheme of the washbasin is included), then the service life of the shell will please you with its durability, and there will be no problems with the flooding of neighbors.
Now you know how to connect the sink yourself. As you can see, there is nothing complicated in this. By installing the washbasin on your own, you will gain valuable experience and save money, as well as experience pride in the work done. The main thing is to take on any work with a positive attitude and responsibly.