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KISS · Mar 13, 2008, 07:59 PM

I spent some time this evening making a first pass at snaking a laundry tub drain and out came a bunch of lint. I'm sure there's more, but the auger doesn't work very well when it's tip is full of lint.

The sink is flowing, but I need to feed the snake until nothing comes back.

Anybody have any good ideas to keep lint from going down the drain from a washer that supposedly "chews the lint" and doesn't have a lint filter. The laundry sink is a dual version.

hkstroud · Mar 13, 2008, 08:29 PM

The old fashion way was to tie or tape a nylon stocking over the end or the hose as a lint trap.

KISS · Mar 13, 2008, 08:38 PM

I know, but it never worked well. I used braided nylon stockings for a dog toy too.

You're the widget maker, your bound to come up with something,

massplumber2008 · Mar 13, 2008, 08:42 PM

Hi guys... hope all is well. One more thought.. ;)

Could always pipe a new drain pipe/vent for washing machine separate from the laundry tub.. (2" best)??

Harold/Ron... I am afraid that is as far off the page as I can think for myself... what do you guys think..?

I couldn't resist!

oneguyinohio · Mar 13, 2008, 08:59 PM

washing machine lint trap - Washer and Dryer Accessories - Shopping.com

There are a few metal mesh type lint traps listed on the link above, but I have also seen where people designed there own from materials at the hardware store. If the nylons don't work for you, this might be an option to make a box of some sort to fit your needs.

hkstroud · Mar 13, 2008, 09:35 PM

OK, you want high tech? Wonder if you could make the drain flow through a whole house water filter?

You want off the page, screw a pipe in the center of an automobile oil filter and attach the hose to it.

KISS · Mar 13, 2008, 09:46 PM

Here's Hi tech and high $ too:

Filtrol 160 Washing Machine Filter More Info, Fast & Free Shipping

hkstroud · Mar 14, 2008, 07:03 AM

The wife's Christmass present, Maybe she would let you borrow it.

KISS · Mar 14, 2008, 07:33 AM

That's a bird feeder! It would have no use.

KISS · Mar 14, 2008, 07:37 AM

Mp:

You missed the point entirely. The drain line was clogged with lint. Not the sink. It has an iron trap to a 1-1/2" galvanized pipe that eventually goes under the basement floor.

massplumber2008 · Mar 14, 2008, 12:13 PM

KISS.. I didn't miss anything.. I was teasing you. Certainly I miss on occasion... for sure... but not this time... ;) That FILTROL 160... WOW! I have never seen anything like that... neat stuff RON!

I love the bird feeder Harold! Going to make one just like it :)