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  • Jan 29, 2011, 02:02 PM
    osiris2126
    Can the garbage disposal outlet be lower (about 1 inch) than the P trap
  • Jan 29, 2011, 02:45 PM
    hkstroud

    No, but if you turn the trap around backwards you can probably make it work.
  • Jan 29, 2011, 07:00 PM
    ma0641
    It will pump some water out but since water seeks its own level, water will drain back into the disposal. One possible solution is to open the wall and see if you can lower the drain line a couple of inches.

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