My cental a/c drain pipe is connected to the bathroom sink pipe.There is a leak coming from the a/c pipe where it connects to the bathroom sink pipe.How can I fix the problem?I have tried applyng goop to no avail.Help!

 

What type of pipe (pvc white plastic)? How is it connected (glued or threaded fitting)? What kind of "goop" have you tried to seal it with? Need a little more info.

 

Old guy,thank you for trying to help.The pipe is white pvc plastic.The pipes are glued and the type of goop is
plumber's goop adhesive and sealant.

 

Mary,
How is this attached to the sink drain?

Is it connected by a tailpiece? Before or after the trap?

Best Regards Plumber2000
www.atozplumbing.com

[This message has been edited by Plumber2000 (edited September 16, 2000).]

 

Pardon my ignorance but where is the trap located and what does a tailpipe look like?If you give me a description of both things then maybe I could give you an answer.Thanks again.

 

The trap is the U-shaped part of the drain that holds (traps) water to prevent sewer gases from leaking back up into the room. A tailpiece is the pipe that goes from the drain of the sink to the trap. The tailpiece may be one like is used to attach a dishwasher hose, which will have a smaller pipe out of the side (which is probably what you have.)
Since this is seems to be leaking at a pvc glued connection, and as a drain it has no pressure....clean off and dry the connection good where it's leaking and then swab on pvc glue around the outside fitting edges and let it dry. That will probably stop it. Good Luck!