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You mean *in-line* before the traps, or just somewhere higher than the traps (like maybe below the AAV)? I'm really not too concerned about this cleanout for two reasons: 1) I'm 37, and I've never had a drain pipe clog in my homes, and 2) if I get a clog above the ABS, I can loosen the rubber...

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After sleeping on this, I think I misunderstood your answer. Are you saying the vertical run needs to be 2", up to and including the Santee, but I can transition to 1.5" after that? Or does the wye have to be 2", also? I think I'll probably just replace the wye with 2", anyhow, so I don't...

I pretty much followed the ideas presented here: http://www.polaris.net/palmk/GDplumbing.html In short, the two traps create less restriction than a tee, and the two 45's make for a less noisy drain. I don't claim to be any kind of expert, but this made sense to my plumbing-tarded mind. I...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I asked a friend who lives in a newly-built home nearby, and she said there is no air gap in her sink. She *did* know what an air gap is, so I don't think she just didn't see it. Not sure what that says, as her house obviously passed inspection. At any rate, I...

I'm plumbing my new kitchen island, and I'm about to install a new Jenn-Air dishwasher. It has a built-in "high loop" on the side of the unit, and I plan to connect its drain hose to my disposer. The inspector told me (in a voice mail) that all dishwashers require an air gap per WA state code...