Waste pipe too high?

[T_stephens67]

I just bought a home and I was doing some basic repairs... well the wet bar sink had no plumbing at all so I tried my best to get everything hooked up the best I could. Note: I have no plumbing experience at all. So it seems to be draining however the waste pipe is at the same height as the sink drain so water sits just below the drain. What can I do differently to fix this? Trying to avoid pulling out the drywall to move the waste pipe. I have attached a photo.

 

[Plumber69]

Shallow basket strainer and I think you will have just enough room to hook it up normal

 

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[Plumber69]

You will have to cut the galvanized pipe further back and use a clamp

 

[T_stephens67]

You will have to cut the galvanized pipe further back and use a clamp

Won't the water still sit at the same level despite having a more shallow waste basket. I had to bring that waste pipe down from 2 inches to 1 1/2 inch to get it to fit the ptrap fittings that is way it's dropping down so far. Also all the piping is pvc they spray painted the waste pipe.

 

[hj]

Water HAS to obey the laws of physics, so you either raise the sink or lower the drain in the wall, if you want to hook it up "conventionally".

 

[Plumber69]

Won't the water still sit at the same level despite having a more shallow waste basket. I had to bring that waste pipe down from 2 inches to 1 1/2 inch to get it to fit the ptrap fittings that is way it's dropping down so far. Also all the piping is pvc they spray painted the waste pipe.

Yeah but it's working

 

[T_stephens67]

Water HAS to obey the laws of physics, so you either raise the sink or lower the drain in the wall, if you want to hook it up "conventionally".

Right. I'm just trying to figure out how the previous homeowner delt with this for 30+ years and in the end gutted all the piping.

 

[Cacher_Chick]

Either lower the pipe in the wall, raise the cabinets and counter higher, or get a sink that is not as deep.

 

[FullySprinklered]

A thinner drain would allow you to raise the trap maybe 1.5 inches. BK makes one. Saved me a bunch of work several times.