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Posted by Bg on July 9, 2006, 8:07 pm
The sinks drain fine. When I have the stopper in and it reaches that level
it does not drain through the overflow (newly added by-pass). If I
disconnect the hose from the tailpiece it will drain from the overflow. I
suspect I need to install a vent. I would likely cut the hose and add a
T-fitting, with the "T" attached to a vent. Sound right??
Bg
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>> Have a large - deep sink in the laundry room to which the washer drains.
>> The sink has an overflow on the back side that has a 1" outlet under the
>> sink. (Was not connected to anything) As some might forget to remove wash
>> cloths, sponges, etc the sink would overflow during the wash/rinse
>> cycles. The good husband I am, I added a hose to a newly installed
>> dishwasher branch tailpiece which is located below the sink drain and
>> above the p-trap. Problem is the it doesn't drain the water when it
>> reaches to overflow. I now suspect it's water locked and needs some vent
>> of sorts. But can't really see how that could be done. Any advise?
>> Thanks
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> When you're testing the overflow, do you have the main sink stoppered?
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> sounds like your main drain is inadequate. The washer should have it's
> own dedicated drain. I'd recommend giving the drain a good snaking
> about 30 feet. you're dumping a lot of lint into the drain. It may be
> shared with kitchen sink and garbage disposal. if so snake that section
> also.
>> Bg
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