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Must I raise the wall drain of my sink, or is there a p-trap fix?
I am trying to install an American Std Reminiscence Pedestal SinkModel #: 0211.800, 734900-400. It has a pededstal that is open in the top but then completely solid about midway down. My floor drain is 17.5 inches from the finished floor. The sink specs state the drain needs to be 20.5 inches from the floor. So the ptrap cannot be lowered anymore than I have already, or it hits the solid portion of the pedestal. So I am not able to make the sink drain and p trap extend to the drain. Must I raise the drain, or is there a p trap I can order that is made especially for pedestal sinks that are close to the wall? I can send pics to show what I have. Thanks for any advice.
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Hi Fleagle...
You can raise the drain... most likely the best option for someone with what I assume are limited remodeling experiences. Or, if you have an angle grinder with a diamond blade (and some goggles and a face mask) you can just mark out the pedestal base and cut out the china on the back side of the pedestal base! I have done this numerous times with great success, but I have been doing this and working with these tools all my life! Anyway, there is no "special trap" that works here. Move the drain or cut out the back of the pedestal base... only options! Good luck! Mark |
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Please see if this works. laundry br sink drain issue Photos by nzwp4q | Photobucket |
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Thanks Mark for your help! I suspected that was the answer, but was hoping for the magic p trap solution... I am guessing that the inside of the pedestal is solid china (not hollow) so if I take my time and remove material slowly, and leave plenty of space on the sides, just taking out what I need, I am hoping I will not damage or crack the base.
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I might be able to borrow a bit like this. I was thinking I could drill two consecutive holes and use the grinder to get the rest. Do you think that would work:
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/mk-diamond-1-3-8-in-premium-grade-wet-and-dry-core-bit-mk--290-1-3/8-in.. html#.UOR5-G_Ad8E |
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I can only speak to my experience and I wouldn't use a drill for this application. I might drill vitreous china for a simple hole, but not something like this. The angle grinder is almost fool proof 'cause if you make a small mistake it is on the backside of the base, right?
Good luck! |
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I was able to grind out the opening and ultimately ended up using a flexible J piece to make the connection from the tail piece into the wall drain. I could only find a 4 inch diamond blade for porcelain, so the cuts I made were only able to go so deep. But it seems like there are no leaks, so we are now using the sink. Here are some pics of the work. Not pretty, but, at least it worked. Thanks again for the help!
http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/100_0412.jpg http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/100_0411.jpg http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/100_0410.jpg http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/a...l/100_0408.jpg |
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Thanks so much for the kind words. You absolutely helped me to decide to go ahead with the grinding process. I was afraid to cut too close to the edges and was sweating bullets, hoping that I didn't hear a CHING, or a CRACK. Thank you again for the encouraging words and your helpful responses.
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