## How to Re-Plumb Your Kitchen Sink
Re-plumbing your kitchen sink is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a plumber.
### Before You Start
Before you begin, you will need to gather the following tools and materials:
– Adjustable wrench
– Basin wrench
– Plumber’s putty
– Pliers
– Screwdriver
– Hacksaw
– New sink
– New faucet
– New drain assembly
– Teflon tape
### Step-by-Step Instructions
**1. Turn off the water supply.**
The first step is to turn off the water supply to the sink. This is typically done by turning off the valves located under the sink. If you cannot find the valves, you may need to turn off the main water supply to your home.
**2. Disconnect the water lines.**
Once the water supply is turned off, you can disconnect the water lines from the sink. To do this, use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nuts that connect the lines to the faucet.
**3. Remove the old sink.**
Once the water lines are disconnected, you can remove the old sink. To do this, first remove the screws that hold the sink in place. Then, carefully lift the sink up and out of the cabinet.
**4. Clean the sink hole.**
Once the old sink is removed, you need to clean the sink hole. Use a putty knife to scrape away any old caulk or sealant. Then, use a damp cloth to wipe down the hole.
**5. Install the new sink.**
Now you can install the new sink. To do this, first apply a bead of plumber’s putty around the rim of the sink. Then, carefully lower the sink into the hole. Once the sink is in place, tighten the screws that hold it in place.
**6. Connect the water lines.**
Once the sink is installed, you can connect the water lines. To do this, use an adjustable wrench to tighten the nuts that connect the lines to the faucet.
**7. Install the new faucet.**
Now you can install the new faucet. To do this, first insert the faucet into the hole in the sink. Then, tighten the nuts that hold the faucet in place.
**8. Install the new drain assembly.**
The last step is to install the new drain assembly. To do this, first insert the drain assembly into the hole in the sink. Then, tighten the nut that holds the drain assembly in place.
**9. Turn on the water supply.**
Once all of the components are installed, you can turn on the water supply. Check for leaks around the sink and faucet. If you find any leaks, tighten the nuts until the leaks stop.
### Troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems while re-plumbing your kitchen sink, here are a few troubleshooting tips:
– If you cannot turn off the water supply under the sink, you may need to turn off the main water supply to your home.
– If you cannot loosen the nuts that connect the water lines to the faucet, you may need to use a basin wrench.
– If you cannot remove the old sink, you may need to use a hacksaw to cut through the sealant that is holding it in place.
– If you cannot get the new sink to fit into the hole, you may need to trim the edges of the sink with a hacksaw.
– If you have any leaks around the sink or faucet, tighten the nuts until the leaks stop.
### Conclusion
Re-plumbing your kitchen sink is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can save yourself the cost of hiring a plumber.