check wrote:
the U pipe is busted off at the top and the bigger pipe is about 4
inches from the top connecting to the sink.

That sounds like a drain pipe. They should have compression fittings.
Big nuts screw tight. Loosen the big nuts and you should be able it
disassemble the pipes. Have a bucket under them. Only take apart any
broken parts. If they just came apart with clean edges, just loosen the
nuts, put them back together and tighten then nuts, otherwise take the
broken parts the the hardware stores and they will sell you new parts to
replace them

I suggest however it might be far easier and better in the long run to
leave everything as it is (put a bucket there to catch any drips and remind
everyone not to use that skink) and stop by the hardware store and buy a
comprehensive DIY book It will have all the photos and details that we
can't provide for you. It will make this job and many more to come far
easier.


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Joseph Meehan

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