Fraser Jim
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When I looked at the 10-year old plumbing for our sink / disposal / dishwasher, I realized that if the main drain line (either sink or dishwasher) backs-up, we are going to have water all over our hardwood floors.
Looks like they routed the dishwasher drain to open 1 1/2" PVC. Note that the PVC trap and pipe are glued into place.
Also, the sink has two sections. The disposal section is higher, so if it is full of water, it throws some into the main sink when first turned on.
I understand that our local code, Fraser Colorado, has changed and we don't need an air vent or open pipe.
I am looking for suggestions on the best way to seal up the dishwasher drain and fix disposal.
I was thinking of:
1. Cut off portion of 1 1/2" PVC, install fittings so that I can 1) route disposal over to PVC, 2) have "Y" for dishwasher drain, 3) cap off top of "Y" to seal, 4) have main sink drain dedicated to sink.
Only problem I see is if the glued "P" trap gets clogged.
2. Or, same but route dishwasher drain through disposal. Might be a tight fit because of sink, or I would need to swivel disposal for access.
3. Just figure out a way to seal top of PVC. Would still have disposal problem.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Looks like they routed the dishwasher drain to open 1 1/2" PVC. Note that the PVC trap and pipe are glued into place.
Also, the sink has two sections. The disposal section is higher, so if it is full of water, it throws some into the main sink when first turned on.
I understand that our local code, Fraser Colorado, has changed and we don't need an air vent or open pipe.
I am looking for suggestions on the best way to seal up the dishwasher drain and fix disposal.
I was thinking of:
1. Cut off portion of 1 1/2" PVC, install fittings so that I can 1) route disposal over to PVC, 2) have "Y" for dishwasher drain, 3) cap off top of "Y" to seal, 4) have main sink drain dedicated to sink.
Only problem I see is if the glued "P" trap gets clogged.
2. Or, same but route dishwasher drain through disposal. Might be a tight fit because of sink, or I would need to swivel disposal for access.
3. Just figure out a way to seal top of PVC. Would still have disposal problem.
Suggestions?
Thanks!