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Is that a backwater/check valve? If so what is it doing there? IF you do not raise the drain in the wall, and that can be difficult depending on how the pipe is arranged in the wall, ALL you can do is cut a slot for the trap to hang into.
I have nearly completed my (first) half-bathroom renovation: new floor, new paint, new toilet, and...new vanity? Almost.
When I removed the old vanity/sink, I cut out the old trap. As advised by members on this forum, I then cut back to the drain pipe coming out of the wall and attached a standard P-trap.
However, when I tried to rough in my vanity cabinet, I discovered that the P-trap hangs too low to clear the lower shelf of the vanity. The wall pipe itself clears the shelf but the downward hang of the P-trap is about 3 inches too low.
Whoever installed the (very old) vanity/sink that I tore out seemed to have encountered the same issue. You can see their solution in the first attached picture -- notice that there is an elbow on the straight wall pipe which turns up, then straight, then right, and then into what looks like a typical P-trap.
If I recreated this configuration it would clear my vanity. But it looks non-standard. Then again, I am very new at all this. Can anyone describe what they did here and whether I could re-create this configuration?
Note that most of what you see in that picture is long gone, having been torn out.
The second photo shows the P-trap I added (before redoing the room -- it looks much nicer now!). But it hangs too low for the vanity.
Appreciate your thoughts!
Is that a backwater/check valve? If so what is it doing there? IF you do not raise the drain in the wall, and that can be difficult depending on how the pipe is arranged in the wall, ALL you can do is cut a slot for the trap to hang into.
Apologies for my ignorance -- I don't know what a backwater/check valve is.
The only two valves I am familiar with in that first picture are the hot and cold cutoff valves.
I could cut a slot in the new vanity for the low-hanging trap, but before I do, I thought I'd ask about the old configuration. More specifically, what's wrong with it? Why can't I do that? (Again, asking this totally naively).
In the second photo we can see some kind of an extra fitting/device in the drain line. It appears to have a cap on top which leads us to think it is some kind of a check valve. It should not be there.
That little white thingy on the trap arm is an "anti-siphon" port of somekind. I think it's just a built in Studor vent. But beware.....there's some new products that are trying to get approval in my jurisdiciton. I don't know the names but it's a swing check trap arm that "eliminates the sewer gas smell caused by faulty trap primers and dry traps". It eliminates the trap. I've seen two versions, one goes on the tailpiece of a floor drain and acts like a spring check, the other is designed to go on the trap arm of a sink or lav. Any other plumbers seen these?
We said "NO WAY" thank goodness but every few months they try again. For the trap issue, as the guys said earlier, you'll either have to open the wall and raise or lower the waste inlet or you'll have to cut into the shelves to make room.
IT is NOT an "S" trap, and from its appearance it is NOT a Studor or similar vent. It LOOKS like a backwater/check valve, but if so, it is NOT a replacement, or substitution for a trap. It is an ADDITION to the trap, and a poor idea at best. It also has NO function, unless there is also one on the toilet to prevent backflow flooding.
From there you can Route Your Pipe any way you want, to reach the sink. So you could send a pipe straight up, to a tight elbow, and then over horizontally to another tight elbow under the sink drain tailpiece.
Also, do you know that a P trap can double back on itself? It doesn't have to look like the letter P on its side. It can be a squiggle. You can turn the J part of it back towards the back wall. Try this, if you want to get the riser pipe to be located closer to the wall.
Hope this helps.
AHA! I knew I had seen that trap thingy before,
it's a Genova "NovaVent" Anti-Siphon Trap. Google it and you'll see what "innovative" ideas plumbers are up against.
Last edited by Terry; 11-20-2009 at 06:18 PM.
thanks for adding the pic. I'm a certified computer dummy. I really thought all the clicking and copying garbage I was trying to do actually worked! LMAO
The ACE hardware store sells them, HD and Lowes probably do also. Are they code compliant? Unfortunately..................................... .................................................. .. yes
Not where I'm at. We'd consider that to be an aav and therefore it would need to be installed per code requirements for drainage fittings.


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Poor customer service – When I called to see if I could arrange what would have been a $100 order plus delivery for my sister's birthday, the man on the phone was extremely rude and condescending. If you own a business and if you can't accommodate someone's order, you might want to think that maybe if you're nice to them, they will call back and order another time. Maybe I'm just used to New York City service, (and I get FANTASTIC service at Mille Fiori) but I will never call this place back again. Talk about a poor business plan!
Chartreuse - The best flower shop in Philadelhia....The freshest flowers and the most creative designs. – By far this is the best flower shop in Philly. Not only am I able to get beautiful and creative fresh floral arrangements, I can by great gifts for myself and my friends. They specialize in home accessories that are unique. Considering these items are all imported from Europe, price points are reasonable. I have used these guys to do my wedding and they also do the flowers at our corporate office. Words cannot describe how spectacular their work is and how special they made our wedding day. The attention to detail and the creative designs left my guests in awe. I would fully recommend Chartreuse for all your floral, gift, and event needs.
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Chartreuse has an eclectic selection of flowers, stylish accessories and of course, the eponymously colored walls. Staff can provide sedate bouquets, but they really bloom when it comes to creating personalized arrangements with a contemporary twist. They like to work closely with customers to provide unique designs. The owners were in the party-planning business for 10 years before opening the store, so big events are no problem.
Philadelphia's Best Flower and Gift Shop – When I buy my flowers at Chartreuse they last forever. It's a little more expensive than the places on South Street, but the quality and service are far superior. The staff works within my budget and has come through for me several times when I needed a fabulous custom arrangement in a pinch for a last minute dinner party. Whenever I need a gift, Chartreuse pulls through for me as well. They have an ever-changing selection of home accessories that fit every budget and style. I even do much of my holiday shopping there. I recommended them for my sister's wedding and they did an excellent job of creating personal flowers as well as centerpieces that were creative and elegant. The staff is friendly, organized and knows how to give personalized service. Philadelphia is fortunate to have such a wonderful flower and gift shop that stands out among the rest.
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