bmcgin
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Welp, I decided to stay with the "Talea Double Kitchen Sinks Drain Pipe Kit." and also installed a new disposal. The McAlpine is very nice. The problem I had is the p trap is tall and the height of the t-connector makes it challenging to connect the disposal. I hoped to come straight out of the disposal, turn 90 degrees, and join.
So I stayed with the Talea. One thing I do like is the dirty end of the p-trap connector. There is a 1 1/2" pipe inside the connector and it is necessary to have a larger pipe mount outside. This must be a European standard. It makes a super good seal and there is little chance of odor seeping through that connection. Luckily, Ace Hardware sells an extension with a 1/2" lip that fits.
Also, I like that the p-trap holds a lot of water. It's gotta be pushing the 4" max height requirement. Being that the old triple connectors had a very slight odor, I like this new design as it has fixed that problem.
In an ideal world, I might need to raise the t-connector a 1/2" as it is just barely above the p-trap outlet. To do that, I would need to cut the left upper tube and glue in a threaded connector. And then rework how the disposal connects. I think everything is ok for now. Also, the exit of the p-trap could have some more slope. Probably not the best setup--just a lot better. This space-saving design frees up a lot of room.
Here are some photos. For some reason, I enjoy working on this. It's like a puzzle.
So I stayed with the Talea. One thing I do like is the dirty end of the p-trap connector. There is a 1 1/2" pipe inside the connector and it is necessary to have a larger pipe mount outside. This must be a European standard. It makes a super good seal and there is little chance of odor seeping through that connection. Luckily, Ace Hardware sells an extension with a 1/2" lip that fits.
Also, I like that the p-trap holds a lot of water. It's gotta be pushing the 4" max height requirement. Being that the old triple connectors had a very slight odor, I like this new design as it has fixed that problem.
In an ideal world, I might need to raise the t-connector a 1/2" as it is just barely above the p-trap outlet. To do that, I would need to cut the left upper tube and glue in a threaded connector. And then rework how the disposal connects. I think everything is ok for now. Also, the exit of the p-trap could have some more slope. Probably not the best setup--just a lot better. This space-saving design frees up a lot of room.
Here are some photos. For some reason, I enjoy working on this. It's like a puzzle.
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