I should have lowered the waste before installing cabinets and counter, especially with my extra-deep undermount sink on one side and the displosal on the other. The pipe that makes a 90 degree bend right off the strainer basket assembly and the pipe coming horizontally from the disposal are barely higher than the waste pipe coming from the back wall. I had to use a low-inlet j-bend to get everything to fit. As it is, there will always be standing water in most of the piping. Here are my questions:
-- all piping is plastic except low inlet j-bend (couldn't find plastic) and there is an ever-so-tiny leak. Can I connect plastic with chrome pipe? If so, which nuts should I use, chrome or plastic? Which washers, rubber or plastic?
-- do I need teflon tape or pipe joint compound? I didn't use any.
--I thought this type of piping only needed hand-tightening. I had to use a wrench with a good deal of pressure for every connection to stop the leaks.
-- basically, standing water is not just in the trap, but in all the piping under the sink, since the waste is so high. Is this a problem? Is this why I find about a tablespoon of water on the cabinet floor in the morning?
Any help would be appreciated.
-- all piping is plastic except low inlet j-bend (couldn't find plastic) and there is an ever-so-tiny leak. Can I connect plastic with chrome pipe? If so, which nuts should I use, chrome or plastic? Which washers, rubber or plastic?
-- do I need teflon tape or pipe joint compound? I didn't use any.
--I thought this type of piping only needed hand-tightening. I had to use a wrench with a good deal of pressure for every connection to stop the leaks.
-- basically, standing water is not just in the trap, but in all the piping under the sink, since the waste is so high. Is this a problem? Is this why I find about a tablespoon of water on the cabinet floor in the morning?
Any help would be appreciated.