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Sink Drain PVC Nut Ring Broke

17 years ago

The tightening ring cracked at the exit part of the sink drain's PVC U shape (made a mess under the sink). It appears that the pipe it was attached to would have to come off to put a new ring on. Is there any other way to replace that tightening ring to re-attach the U drain? The other side of the PVC pipe that the U attached to is glued, I assume to the next piece of pipe and not alot of room to work down there.

Thanks very much!

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brucegz
Original Author
17 years ago
For clarification, the coupling is what's cracked.
lazypup
17 years ago
Go to an ACE hardware or True Value hardware store and get a "Carter Nut" It is a two piece nut that is fitted around the pipe, snapped together then screwed down to tighten. It can be installed without disconnecting the pipes.
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brucegz
Original Author
17 years ago
Great idea. I went with an automotive style clamp, similar concept. I Crazy Glued the original ring just to hold the snapped ends together. Screwed it on snug but not too tight to pop the joint and put the strap around that. Holding well so far.

Thanks for the recommendation!

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