We just moved into a new house. We noticed some water damage under the sink before we moved in, but had never experienced a leak first hand until tonight. it seems that the dishwasher when draining caused a backup under the cabinet.
upon further review, i noticed that their is a drain cap under the sink. but the cap is on a Y and only 1 of the 2 branches are "capped," the other side was just covered by duct tape. It was wet around this area, and when i peeled the duct tape back, it was filled with a dark sediment.
can i or should i place a pvc cap over this duct taped piece. do i need to open up this cap and clean this area out? would i just snake it?
we are on a well and septic if that makes a difference.
i have attached 2 pictures so i hope that this helps.
upon further review, i noticed that their is a drain cap under the sink. but the cap is on a Y and only 1 of the 2 branches are "capped," the other side was just covered by duct tape. It was wet around this area, and when i peeled the duct tape back, it was filled with a dark sediment.
can i or should i place a pvc cap over this duct taped piece. do i need to open up this cap and clean this area out? would i just snake it?
we are on a well and septic if that makes a difference.
i have attached 2 pictures so i hope that this helps.