Would changing the sink to a single drain with the new drain location on the right be manageable for someone with no plumbing experience but a willingness to learn?
Asked by Roope Ylitalo 
3 months ago
Last Updated: June 10, 2024
I don’t know much about plumbing, but I’m good at figuring things out and open to learning!
Do you think it would be hard to switch this sink to have just one drain? It would be great if we could keep the new drain on the right side.
Thanks in advance!
Most single drain sinks typically have a center drain. The plumbing is all glued together, so you’ll need some plumbing knowledge to cut it apart and make a replacement.
Mine aren’t glued. I found that out when I replaced my garbage disposal last year. Everything screwed together with no leaks, etc. I had never done any plumbing before that but YouTube saved the day – watched a few videos and knew what to do.
It shouldn’t be too difficult. However, if you’re inexperienced, it might be best to hire a plumber to handle it.
You have the option to do that, but have you considered why? Is the current sink not functioning properly?
I was thinking of installing a deeper sink closer to the washer and extending the counter to the left with shelving underneath for the laundry baskets. It seems more practical for us than having two shallow double sinks and limited storage.
Yes, you can definitely do that and it should be quite simple using many of the parts you already have.
Alright, if it were up to me, here’s how I would tackle it. Start by taking out the fittings from the sink, then remove the old sink. After that, cut the pipe that connected to the furthest drain in the sink, leaving around one and a half inches of pipe. Proceed to install the new sink. If it’s a deeper sink, be prepared for more work. Let’s stay optimistic. I’d suggest cleaning the pipe and attaching a 1 1/2-inch black PVC threaded wall adapter using glue. You’ll also need a kitchen sink single bowl drain assembly, plumbers putty, primer, and pipe cement. Follow the installation instructions for the sink basket strainer and ensure the drain assembly includes a crossover tube. You might also require an extension tube.
‘t forget to install the basket strainer assembly kit on your sink before putting it in. And remember to install your faucet before putting the sink in place.
If it’s ABS pipe, make sure to use ABS cleaner and cement. If it’s painted PVC, you’ll need to remove the paint with sandpaper or try using the cleaner. ‘t forget to wear gloves and a mask.
Someone must have had plenty of time and resources to install that.
Take out the old sink first. Look for the small pipe on the left under the Tee. Place the new sink in. After that, figure out where to cut the vertical pipe and connect it to the new sink drain using two elbows. Are you planning to install a garbage disposal as well?
Doesn’t have a garbage disposal, just a single deeper/wider sink. Thanks for your help.
If you make precise cuts, you may be able to reuse some of the existing pipe.
When you’re replacing an old sink, start by cutting the drain pipe just below the Tee on the left side. Save it for later. After dropping in the new sink, you’ll see where the new center line of the drain is. Cut the horizontal pipe at the tee inlet from the old drain piping. Hold that pipe and elbow to the new drain to figure out how to repipe it back using 2 elbows and cutting the pipe to fit properly.