# Replacing a Sink

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-sink/533174>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [March 20, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-sink/533174 "2010-03-20T22:04:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![crazyjoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-sink/533174/21 "2010-03-21T16:34:04Z")

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Yes, a lesson I re-learned when installing my dishwasher. Never start a project after the hardware store is closed for the day.

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**Author:** ![Jinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacing-a-sink/533174/22 "2010-03-21T16:54:52Z")

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Good advice, many thanks to all! 🙂 I checked out the drain selection at the local hardware store. I am amazed how many choices one has in drain assemblies! Holy cow! And, that’s just one little component! Sheesh!

BTW, I tried reusing the old drain assembly, but the drain hole (top side) has a metal ring (for lack of the correct term) against which the drain plunger seals (for a pop-up drain) which is sealed in place with plumber’s putty. That, plus some rubber grommet piece cannot really take the wear and tear of being installed, uninstalled, and reinstalled. I just bought a new pop-up drain assembly for about $20.

One tip: Think about color! I just bought the first-thing that matched my specs without considering color - bone colored bath fixtures with brass faucet and such. Since I failed to think about this, it’s back to the hardware store once again! :mad:

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