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  • Dec 10, 2007, 08:29 PM
    karl302z
    Slow draining bath sinks since replacement
    I recently redid my master bathroom. Since replacing the cultured marble countertop with sinks built in and new faucets the sinks drain slow. If I turn water off and let the water drain out when sink is almost empty there is a big air bubble that comes out of drain and then water drains OK until next use. I have lived in house since new and did not have this problem until I replaced sinks and faucets. Home is 19 years old,single floor Florida home with no basement. Plumbing is under the concrete slab. Drains have been cleaned and snaked. Thanks Karl
  • Dec 11, 2007, 07:09 AM
    doug238
    Does the new lavatory bowl have an overflow on it? Did you use an 1 1/2" trap or an 1 1/4" trap?
  • Dec 11, 2007, 07:27 AM
    karl302z
    Yes the bowls have an overflow on them. I used 1 1/4" trap.
  • Dec 11, 2007, 07:30 AM
    doug238
    Have you used a plunger to clear the drain? You may have to switch to 1 1/2" trap
  • Dec 11, 2007, 08:15 AM
    karl302z
    Yes I have used a plunger. Once the air bubble comes out they drain fine. But this happens evertime you go to use it.
  • Dec 11, 2007, 08:49 AM
    doug238
    Then it is either not vented correctly or you broke the hydrailic gradient

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