timjnich
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I am in the midst of installing my new kitchen in an apartment building constructed in 1969 in Canada. I intend to use an under mount sink in my new design but only really recently realized that my drain pipe was roughed in at 25-1/4 inches from the finished floor (middle of drain pipe). The top of my sink cabinet (minus countertop) is 34- 3/4", meaning I have 9-1/2" to work with. I have no intention of installing a Garborator.
I've spoken with 3 plumbers now as well as some big box store "experts" and I've yet to receive any kind of consensus from them about what I can do. I am trying to avoid removing the wall and cutting into the cast iron pipe in the wall and lowering my drain.
It has been recommended that I utilize my clean out to create my new drain but it seems that the threads on the inside of my pipe are not compatible with the male adapter I purchased.
I'm wondering if there is a minimum amount of space one needs between the drain and the bottom of the sink. If I were to configure a long trap out of 90 degree bends would I be able to use an 8" depth sink? I realize that if I were to do this I'd see water almost flush with the top of my tail piece but are there other consequences of this?
I appreciate any and all suggestions!
I've spoken with 3 plumbers now as well as some big box store "experts" and I've yet to receive any kind of consensus from them about what I can do. I am trying to avoid removing the wall and cutting into the cast iron pipe in the wall and lowering my drain.
It has been recommended that I utilize my clean out to create my new drain but it seems that the threads on the inside of my pipe are not compatible with the male adapter I purchased.
I'm wondering if there is a minimum amount of space one needs between the drain and the bottom of the sink. If I were to configure a long trap out of 90 degree bends would I be able to use an 8" depth sink? I realize that if I were to do this I'd see water almost flush with the top of my tail piece but are there other consequences of this?
I appreciate any and all suggestions!