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You do not need the cleanout on the slip joint traps because you are able to take the trap apart to clean it. If you get something large lodged in it, you can unscrew it (with a bucket underneath to catch water and crud), run a bottle brush through it, and rinse it with water from a side sprayer or use an outdoor hose to spray it out. While the trap is apart, you can run a snake/auger through the pipes under the AAV.Okay.
I bought this garbage disposal installation kit. Comes with everything I need. Only problem is there are no clean out.
The P-Trap they sell with slip joints do not have cleanouts. Only the glue ones do.
Maybe I could add a clean out below the AAV?
No. Slip joints do not require thread tape and some manufacturers recommend against using it. They come with rubber & plastic gaskets/washers to help them seal.Do slip joints require thread tape?
I'm not sure on the cement and primer. What do the instructions on the cement bottle say?Do I use primer with this PVC cement?
I believe I have used the clear pvc without a primer, but I don't know if that is the proper way to do it.
If an inspector is going to look at things, they like to see the purple primer. But, best thing to do is defer to instructions. They should say on the bottle whether or not it requires primer. You might need a magnifying glass to read the small print though-- I can never read that tiny print without reading glasses.
Here is a link to the product on Oatey's official page along with a video on how to properly apply the cement. https://www.oatey.com/2374310/Product/Oatey-Medium-Clear-PVC-Cement
I believe you can use the trap adapter I previously linked. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Charlotte-Pipe-1-1-2-in-Dia-PVC-Trap-Adapter-Fitting/3132641 (Assuming you have 1-1/2" there). They sell them at Home Depot as well https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-1-2-in-PVC-DWV-Hub-x-SJ-Trap-Adapter-C48017HD112/100345781.What piece do I use to attach this trap arm to a regular 1.5" PVC pipe?
The threaded end would attach to the horizontal run on the end to attach the hub and then the other side of the hub/adapter would glue on to the rest. I'm not sure if it would fit inside of the sanitary tee or if it would need a small run of PVC in between. I would have to compare the pieces. If you are in doubt, you can post a question about the products on the HomeDepot page (for any products that are offered there) and people can answer specific questions-- although sometimes the laymen are incorrect. Or you can look for the parts in the store and compare them and make sure things fit together.
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