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Posted by franz frippl on September 30, 2007, 8:34 am
On Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:03:40 -0700, Scott Gordo wrote:
> I've got a problem with some leaky pipes below my kitchen sink.
>
> Basically, I've just moved into this apartment. There was no sink or
> cabinets installed before, just a few corroded pipes. I installed a
> new double sink and installed the pipes above the trap. Here's a pic
> of the setup:
> http://www.it.scps.nyu.edu/~gordons/sinkLeaksm.jpg
>
> Water is backing up, and flowing out of the entry for water from the
> dishwasher (once it's installed).
> I've plugged up the hole for the dishwasher, but the water is still
> backing up.
>
> Is the trap clogged, or could it be something bodged with the way I've
> set things up? I'm not pretending to be a plumber, but I don't want to
> talk to the Super if it's something I could repair myself.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott
Old, corroded pipes? I might suspect gunk in drain pipe. Remove your
pipes up to the drain and then ream out pipe. Oftentimes waste and
corrosion will build up sufficiently to narrow the diameter of the pipe.
Especially true if previous occupants put grease down drain or lost a
dishrag along the way.
Might be worth hiring reputable drain cleaner if you are not up to task.
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