In-Line Lint & Pet-Hair Trap

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I know this has been asked before, but I still haven't seen anything that solves my problem.

I would like to insert into a 2" or 3" pvc waste line a trap to catch fine lint (esp from man-made fibers), pet hair and other grunge from the drainline that services our under-construction laundry room (branch only to serve laundry-pet sink and washing machine).

Is something like this available?
Thanks for the help. --Mark
 
I don't know how many people here ever suffered with hair loss, but this is from my voice of experience. My idea I used was for the tub drain, it probably won't work where you need it to, but for anyone who is washing their hair in the shower, what I did, was simply this.

I found the metal basket thing which fits inside the drain the holes were still to large and wouldn't catch the hair, so, I simply took a nylon stocking and fitted it around it and it caught it all. I made sure while still on chemo to brush my hair before I showered to lessen the amount which would fall out. It works like a dream.
 
drains

It depends on where it will be mounted. If it serves a branch for multiple fixtures then the floor mounted interceptor would probably be the best choice. For individual fixtures the hair interceptor "P" trap would be preferable.
 
There will be a 3" branch to service the laundry and dog sink, so I wanted something to catch hair and lint from those two sources. We're on septic and I know from experience those two sources can contribute a lot to future problems.

The in-floor interceptors look good, but they're expen$ive! I was hoping to find something like the larger p-trap w/filter, but that could be fitted inline in the 3" line in the basement, where cleaning would be easier--as well as installation.

Thanks for more feedback and your help. --Mark
 
I am a groomer w/ this trap...

Mark, I am a home groomer w/ a septic tank. I got the Quick Clean Sink Trap shown on this page http://www.saloninteriors.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SI&Category_Code=MSC . While it seems to need cleaning every five or six dogs, it is relatively easy to do (I place a bucket under it to catch the water). I also recently got the Cast Iron Hair Trap, but it looks harder to clean. I havent installed it yet to try it out.

As for your washing machine, I would worry more about the dog hair, and make sure the trap is clean or you could have a back-up situation. I put a drain in the floor of my washroom in the new house.


good luck! Diane @ The Dirty Dawg
 
trap

I have used large PVC "Y" strainers with double unions for easy installation. They have fine screens and are easily serviced by removing the cap. For my installation, I removed the fine screen and kept the one with large holes because I was catching golf balls.
 
Anyone know what this is?

Hey,

Does anyone know who makes something like this (see attachment)? It's a filter housing with a removable HDPE filter basket. I just can't seem to find out who makes this or what it was originally made for. I think it would work similar to what you are describing above but without a real datasheet I don't know if it's an approved plumbing component or not.


thanks,
 

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