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Sink Strainer – How To Replace A Sink Strainer

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Reinstall Drain pipes
New sink strainer with pipes installed Aaron Stickley
Finally reinstall the pipes for the sink drain in opposite order of how they were removed. Turn the water on and check for leaks.

Note: to be certain that there are no leaks stop up the drain, fill the sink with water, and pull up the stopper. The extra pressure of the suddenly released water can make leaks more obvious.

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