In-Line Lint & Pet-Hair Trap

[Mark_G]

I know this has been asked before, but I still haven't seen anything that solves my problem.

I would like to insert into a 2" or 3" pvc waste line a trap to catch fine lint (esp from man-made fibers), pet hair and other grunge from the drainline that services our under-construction laundry room (branch only to serve laundry-pet sink and washing machine).

Is something like this available?
Thanks for the help. --Mark

 

[Redwood]

Try an LI-803
http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull.asp?catId=67&parCat=376&pid=1265&ref=2

 

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[SewerRatz]

Zurn makes some good traps.

http://www.zurn.com/operations/specdrain/pdfs/specsheets/58910.pdf

http://www.zurn.com/operations/specdrain/pdfs/specsheets/58915.pdf

I also had a few hair salons and dog groomers have me put these in. http://www.zurn.com/operations/specdrain/pdfs/specsheets/58912.pdf

 

[Jay Mpls]

Hair salons use these...
http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull.asp?catId=67&parCat=376&pid=1269&ref=2

 

[SewerRatz]

Hair salons use these...
http://www.watts.com/pro/_productsFull.asp?catId=67&parCat=376&pid=1269&ref=2

and the first link I posted from Zurn is what? http://www.zurn.com/operations/specdrain/pdfs/specsheets/58910.pdf

But the one I posted saying I had hair salons and dog groomers had me install was a bit more preferred since it was easer to clean out from the top of the trap.

 

[SewerRatz]

Here are links of the Zurn products I posted in non-pdf format.
http://www.greasetrapworld.com/page3-1.html <-- the one I had Hair Salons and Dog groomers ask me to install.

http://www.lambertvetsupply.com/Animal-Bath-Hair-Trap-PetLift-Zurn--pr--008PLC650

 

[Redwood]

But he wants it to work on the washing machine as well so it better flow...

 

[Cookie]

I don't know how many people here ever suffered with hair loss, but this is from my voice of experience. My idea I used was for the tub drain, it probably won't work where you need it to, but for anyone who is washing their hair in the shower, what I did, was simply this.

I found the metal basket thing which fits inside the drain the holes were still to large and wouldn't catch the hair, so, I simply took a nylon stocking and fitted it around it and it caught it all. I made sure while still on chemo to brush my hair before I showered to lessen the amount which would fall out. It works like a dream.

 

[hj]

drains

It depends on where it will be mounted. If it serves a branch for multiple fixtures then the floor mounted interceptor would probably be the best choice. For individual fixtures the hair interceptor "P" trap would be preferable.

 

[Mark_G]

There will be a 3" branch to service the laundry and dog sink, so I wanted something to catch hair and lint from those two sources. We're on septic and I know from experience those two sources can contribute a lot to future problems.

The in-floor interceptors look good, but they're expen$ive! I was hoping to find something like the larger p-trap w/filter, but that could be fitted inline in the 3" line in the basement, where cleaning would be easier--as well as installation.

Thanks for more feedback and your help. --Mark

 

[muleshoe]

I am a groomer w/ this trap...

Mark, I am a home groomer w/ a septic tank. I got the Quick Clean Sink Trap shown on this page http://www.saloninteriors.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SI&Category_Code=MSC . While it seems to need cleaning every five or six dogs, it is relatively easy to do (I place a bucket under it to catch the water). I also recently got the Cast Iron Hair Trap, but it looks harder to clean. I havent installed it yet to try it out.

As for your washing machine, I would worry more about the dog hair, and make sure the trap is clean or you could have a back-up situation. I put a drain in the floor of my washroom in the new house.


good luck! Diane @ The Dirty Dawg

 

[hj]

trap

I have used large PVC "Y" strainers with double unions for easy installation. They have fine screens and are easily serviced by removing the cap. For my installation, I removed the fine screen and kept the one with large holes because I was catching golf balls.

 

[slickgjones]

Anyone know what this is?

Hey,

Does anyone know who makes something like this (see attachment)? It's a filter housing with a removable HDPE filter basket. I just can't seem to find out who makes this or what it was originally made for. I think it would work similar to what you are describing above but without a real datasheet I don't know if it's an approved plumbing component or not.


thanks,

 

[theBigSee]

What about an inline filter for washing machines? There's the Filtrol 160, but it seems expensive for what it is:

www.filtrol160.com