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    Jan 13, 2013, 03:04 PM
    Apt main kitchen drain is higher than double sink drain do I need special trap?
    Attempting to repair apt kitchen double sink drain,found that old 2" copper main drain is actually higher than sink drains. I am wondering if I need to modify the p-trap for better drainage.
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    Jan 13, 2013, 03:23 PM
    Try turning trap around backwards and see if it will connect.
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    Jan 13, 2013, 06:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    Try turning trap around backwards and see if it will connect.
    Thanks,I'll give that a try

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