Gunk underneath kitchen sink (can I get the whole pipe unit changed?)

Daisy_84

ThisIsWeird said:

Daisy_84 said:

markin said:

I see 3 long term leaks, Clean the black spots and use a cloth to hold the nuts and tighten them up.

Thanks. Please highlight the nuts for me because maybe I can tighten them without calling a plumber.

Doesn't matter if you call out a newbie dyno or an ol' dinosaur - they are both going to snigger into their sleeves when they see the task ahead of them. I barely exaggerate

Daisy, you can soooo do this. Grab the knurled collars nicely firmly, and turn them by a gnat's crotchet in the directions shown, all of them essentially clockwise. The worst that'll happen if you turn them t'opposite way is that they'll slacken, and that will quickly become obvious.

Expect to be able to turn them only an eighth to a quarter turn - you are just nicking them up a wee bit. BUT, if they are clearly loose and will take more, then do so. I doubt it'll be more than a half-turn, tho'. Turn them nicely tight, but don't strain yersel'. Then give them a good clean, and monitor for future drops - a wipe over with a kitchen paper towel is a good way to check this.

If this doesn't work, then - yes - you'll need a plumber or handyperson, as they'll likely need dismantling, cleaning, the rubber seals checking, lubricating, and reassembling. Or a replacement if that's easier - these bits aren't costly; the labour charge will be the biggest part of it.

If/when you call them up, tell them you have a dripping sink waste pipe that you've tried tweaking up to no avail.

Very good chance that you can sort this, tho', and once the drips stop, they are unlikely to start again. You will officially be an 'MSE plumber', and will have saved yourself - ooh - at least £50?

Thank you very much 😊

tonyh66

Theres another one on the end of the U bend you might need to do, its hidden in the picture.