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    purplepeoples Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 17, 2009, 10:53 AM
    Utility/Laundry Sink and Shampoo Bowl
    Does anyone know if I can replace a utility sink in the basement with a shampoo bowl?
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    Sep 17, 2009, 11:16 AM

    Yes you can but you need to be sure both the old and new have the same size drain. Utility sinks have an 1 1/2" drain but I have never installed a shampoo sink so please check, I think they are 1 1/2". Also ask your building department if they require a vacuum breaker for shampoo sinks.
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    Sep 17, 2009, 11:18 AM
    Hi Purplepeoples...

    It should not be a big deal to swap out a typical utility sink over to a shampoo bowl setup... ;) The fittings to adapt over from the old pipes to the new pipes is all that is in question really.

    Are you planning on pulling a plumbing permit for the work?

    Let me know...


    MARK
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    Sep 17, 2009, 11:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Yes you can but you need to be sure both the old and new have the same size drain. Utility sinks have an 1 1/2" drain but I have never installed a shampoo sink so please check, I think they are 1 1/2". Also ask your building department if they require a vaccum breaker for shampoo sinks.
    I will ask, I never thought of that...

    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    Hi Purplepeoples...

    It should not be a big deal to swap out a typical utility sink over to a shampoo bowl setup...;) The fittings to adapt over from the old pipes to the new pipes is all that is in question really.

    Are you planning on pulling a plumbing permit for the work?

    Let me know...


    MARK
    I haven't decided what I was going to do quite yet. First I wanted to know if it was even possible. I thought that it would be possible since it's kind of like switching one sink for another (I guess).
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    Sep 17, 2009, 07:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by purplepeoples View Post
    I will ask, I never thought of that...



    I haven't decided what I was going to do quite yet. First I wanted to know if it was even possible. I thought that it would be possible since it's kind of like switching one sink for another (i guess).
    You will also need to install a 'Hair Trap', particularly if this is going to be a commercial enterprise.
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