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    basement sink to share drain?

    Hi Redwood, So, if I understand you correctly, the basement sink should only see pressure if the 2" pipe becomes restricted? Is there some sort of check valve that could be put into the basement sink drain to prevent the kitchen waste from going into the basement sink? As for the...
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    basement sink to share drain?

    The 1.5" pipe for the kitchen sink runs into the basement, then wye connects to a 2" pipe (with access cap) before going under the concrete slab. The kitchen sink is vented to outside. I'm interested in putting a small sink nearby, and I was wondering if it would be acceptable to connect the...
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    garbage disposal question

    Thanks Redwood. I went to the local big box store and the guy there just looked at me funny. Will go to a proper plumbing shop on the weekend. R
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    garbage disposal question

    Thanks Redwood. I took off the trap, and it was free from significant debris, but definitely no baffle. I will look into that and try to put one in there.
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    garbage disposal question

    Hello, We have recently moved into our house. I have a dual sink in my kitchen, and the pipes are connected to a single drain and vent. One side has an attached garburator. If the sink (with garb attached) has water in it, it sometimes gets blocked (likely food in there), but dislodges...
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