Fixing a leaking P-trap

[HonorAndHonesty]

I just changed out our chrome plated zinc traps under our kitchen sink with plastic ones from the depot. One of the traps got a pinhole in it after 40 years of service.

The plastic went back nicely and no leaks yet! Plus cheap...

 

[PimTac]

I’ve used plastic for years now. The metal traps and fittings are the poorest quality and the nuts crack with too much pressure.

Don’t overthink it.

 

[y_p_w]

Thinking about this thread again.

I finally ordered it. I got one of each of the brass nuts - chrome-plated and unplated. I think a new washer might be the right thing, and my local hardware store has it pretty cheap.