On 24/06/2011 4:10 AM, nidaarose wrote:
> I just unclogged the kitchen sink...
> There was blockage in the plastic pipe so I undid the ring and scooped
> it out. NOW my problem is that the brass pipe right below the sink basin
> is leaking. The pipe is sliding up and down and the ring seems to be
> tight. Do I need a sealant or have I made the problem worse. If I wrench
> off the ring and re-tighten it will that do...
>

Don't call a plumber until you have tried to do it yourself. Those guys
charge a lot of money for a job that you should be able to do yourself
with a few minutes and a little bit of knowledge. It helps to have arms
like a monkey.

You may have to buy a new drain and tail piece. They are not expensive
and it comes with a set of seals, one for the top and one for the
bottom. Then there is a lock nut. The tail piece should then slip into
the P trap.

http://www.plumbinghelp.ca/howto_kitchen_sink_drain.php