Kitchen sink drain height problem

[Terry]

ABS glue doesn't work with PVC.
You can't mix PVC and ABS. No plumbing inspector would pass what you are attempting to do.

You can use a reversing p-trap.

 

[Mirage_Man]

ABS glue doesn't work with PVC.

You can use a reversing p-trap.

Can I just flip this p trap?

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Terry]

My inspectors don't allow me to use that. Are ABS fittings too hard to find? I see them everywhere.

Do you expect someone working for Home Depot to know more than the plumbers?

 

[Mirage_Man]

My inspectors don't allow me to use that. Are ABS fittings too hard to find? I see them everywhere.

Do you expect someone working for Home Depot to know more than the plumbers?

Lowes doesn't carry abs or that reverse p trap

 

[Mirage_Man]

Lowes doesn't carry abs or that reverse p trap

Home depot also doesn't carry anything within 100 miles of me. Ugh

 

[Terry]

Well, at least the joint would not be hidden. If you wind up with a problem, it would be accessible.

 

[Mirage_Man]

Well, at least the joint would not be hidden. If you wind up with a problem, it would be accessible.

Is there something wrong with that abs to pvc glue I posted a picture of?

And BTW I definitely don't put much faith in Lowes or HD sales associates. They mean well but that's why I'm here asking you. And I very much appreciate your help!

 

[Mirage_Man]

I should have just torn the damn wall open when I had the chance! I'm so frustrated.

 

[James Henry]

https://www.generich.com/grs/1-12-PVC-Repair-P-Trap--P1252.aspx


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fernco-...-90-Degree-Mechanical-Elbow-PQL-150/100372307



A couple ideas.

 

[Reach4]

I just need to know if it's OK to put some kind of riser out of the p trap to get it high enough to be at the proper elevation to run down to the drain line?

Is the J-bend of your trap reversible? Try it.

Also, a 60 degree bend may be enough rather than a 90. Not sure.

 

[Mirage_Man]

Is the J-bend of your trap reversible? Try it.

Also, a 60 degree bend may be enough rather than a 90. Not sure.

No its not reversible unfortunately and the mentioned reversible one isn't available anywhere I can find locally. I'm thinking I'll make a p trap up with slip/glue fittings and then I can make it whatever height I want.

As to the fitting? I tried a 45° on and it is a little too close to the GD. 22.5° I think will be the ticket.

 

[Mirage_Man]

So I was wrong it was a 60* fitting that worked.

I got everything glued up last weekend and all seems to be working just fine. I ended up using the ABS to PVC glue and I guess time will tell if there are any issues with it.

Here it is all plumbed. I managed to get the proper angles on both the GD waste pipe and the drain pipe from the p trap to the wall. Obviously it's not ideal but it works.

 

[Reach4]

Good. If you ever change things or run a snake later, you can cut that horizontal pvc piece near the 60, and glue on a trap adapter. That little drain on the bottom of the trap won't help you run a snake, but it could drain the water from the trap before you cut pipe.

 

[Terry]

That turned out well.

 

[Mirage_Man]

That little drain on the bottom of the trap won't help you run a snake, but it could drain the water from the trap before you cut pipe.

That was the idea.

 

[Mirage_Man]

That turned out well.

It was touch and go there for a while. Lol