Trap leaking

05-21-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
s_fields Newbie   Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 15	Trap leaking I replaced the faucets in the bathroom but it is now leaking from the trap. I replaced the washer so I am thinking it must be the packing nut but I can not get the pipe loose that comes out of the wall to replace the nut. I tried to spray wd40 on it but it won't even budge. Does anybody have any suggestions? Attached Thumbnails

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05-22-2012, 02:42 AM	#2
sanec1 Member   Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 42	Trap leaking The pipe coming out of the wall is soldered in. You could cut it off 3" from the wall and install a 1- 1/4" coupling that has a nut and rubber ring on each side of it. Then install a new p-trap into it.

05-22-2012, 05:26 AM	#3
Ravenworks Member     Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 598	Trap leaking Quote: Originally Posted by sanec1 The pipe coming out of the wall is soldered in. Sure looks like a Desanco to me and the fitting is brass with a nut on it like you see in the picture. Try tapping on it with a hammer and use a pair of big channel locks to loosen. __________________ U.S.M.C. "80-84" E.O.D. 1369