How to connect a sink

When connecting the sink there is no need to consult specialists. The main thing, before you connect the sink, carefully examine the wiring diagram and sequence of works.

Preparatory stage

First, it is extremely important to prepare everything.

The whole preparation procedure can be divided into several stages:

• Determination of height.
• Markup.
• Mounting fasteners.

According to the standard, the shell is fixed at a height of 85 cm. A horizontal line is drawn at this height. If your sink has a pedestal or comes complete with a bedside table, then the height of its installation will directly depend on the height of the support leg or bedside table.

As for marking, accurate measurements are needed for the fastener hole. Measure out attachment points can be two methods. The first option is to attach the sink to the wall and put marks through the holes. The second method is more complicated, it is to carry out all measurements with a tape measure. Both in the first and in the second case, it is more convenient to do markup together. One can handle if the sink has a support leg or nightstand.

Mounting an attachment is the very last preparation step. Holes are drilled at the marked places. In them the dowel is hammered, into which the necessary fixture is screwed.

To connect the sink without fail it is necessary to use nuts, studs and special plastic liners.

The stud should be screwed to such a depth that when installing the sink there is a sufficient distance for the fastening nut with the gasket underneath it. The stud should be 15 mm greater than the shell thickness. Now it's time to learn how to connect the sink to the water supply and sewage.

Water connection

The first thing is mounted mixer. It is more convenient to install it when the sink is not fixed to the wall yet. This is due to the fact that all fasteners are under the sink.

Step by step instructions for connecting the mixer:

1. Take the pin from the mixer kit and screw it in.
2. After you connect the hose for cold / hot water. Using the open-ended wrench, tighten them. Tighten should be carefully, as there is a risk to break the shallow thread.
3. Next, install the mixer in the hole in the sink.
4. From the back side of the mixer, you put sealing gaskets and a pressure washer on the fastening pins. Now manually bait the nut.
5. At the end it remains to tighten the nut with the key.

When fixing the mixer, it is important to pay attention to the spout. If it is not swiveling, it should be directed directly in the center of the sink.

Now it's time to fix the sink on the wall. Wear the shell on the mounting studs. After you insert the plastic tabs and tighten the nuts with a key. If the sink in the bathroom has a leg, then at the same time carry out its installation. If the sink in the kitchen, then here it is either superimposed on the nightstand, or crashes into the countertop.

After this procedure, it remains to connect the hoses to the central water supply. Make sure the rubber seals are inside the nut.

After connecting the hose, make sure the connection is tight. Perhaps you just need to slightly tighten the nut.

Connection to sewer

To organize the sink drain it is necessary to connect it to the sewer. Connection to the sewer begins with the assembly of the siphon. Siphon, or rather the water seal, will serve as a barrier to unpleasant odors. If you mount the sink in the kitchen, then use the S-siphon S-shaped. If in the bathroom, the bottle is suitable. Although the bottle has a number of drawbacks, for example, it clogs faster.

Connecting the sink to the sewer is in this sequence.

1. Insert the release of the siphon in the sink and fix it.
2. To the siphon under the sink attach the pipe for drainage.
3. This pipe is sent to the sewer drain. Some siphons in their configuration have nozzles of smaller diameter. Therefore, you will need to use a rubber transition from larger to smaller diameter.
4. Upon completion, it remains to check the entire system for leaks.

This is how the sink connects. Everything is very simple. If there is savvy, then all the work will be done in a short period of time. In addition, you can view a useful video that tells you about the sequence of the process of connecting the sink. If you have your own experience in this work, then write us about it in your comments to this article.

Video

Detailed video tutorial on installation and connection, see below: