Hello,
I am replacing the sink in my 1940s vintage bathroom. Previously the PVC P-trap was connected to the drain pipe with a no-hub coupler. This was partially hidden behind the sink pedestal, but it was still pretty ugly. The new sink is a wall-hung unit which will expose the plumbing entirely, so I want to replace everything with chrome plated brass.
My question is, how can I connect the tail piece from the trap to the existing brass drain pipe in a reasonably aesthetic way? Can I use a die to add threads to the 1 1/2 nominal pipe (1.9" actual outside diameter) to take a slip fitting ring? Is there an easier way?
Here's a picture. The whole area will be tiled. The iron pipe and caps are just temporary.
As you may be able to see the pipe was cut off fairly roughly. I don't think the sink I just took out is original.
Thanks!
I am replacing the sink in my 1940s vintage bathroom. Previously the PVC P-trap was connected to the drain pipe with a no-hub coupler. This was partially hidden behind the sink pedestal, but it was still pretty ugly. The new sink is a wall-hung unit which will expose the plumbing entirely, so I want to replace everything with chrome plated brass.
My question is, how can I connect the tail piece from the trap to the existing brass drain pipe in a reasonably aesthetic way? Can I use a die to add threads to the 1 1/2 nominal pipe (1.9" actual outside diameter) to take a slip fitting ring? Is there an easier way?
Here's a picture. The whole area will be tiled. The iron pipe and caps are just temporary.
As you may be able to see the pipe was cut off fairly roughly. I don't think the sink I just took out is original.
Thanks!