[caroline1971]

:rolleyes: I recently had a conservatory build but the builders did not move the kitchen sink/washing machine waste pipe. I now have a radiator cover covering what was the external pipe and drain. Can you tell me what I have to do to have this moved. I did think of putting new pipes along the inside of the cupboard out through the connecting garage wall, through the garage and out, but I'm not sure how long the pipes are allowed to be or if they need to be at a specific angle (tilting downwards) to allow the water to drain out. If I can do this then can you give me any advice on where I should start re blocking up the current drain which is in my conservatory! Many thanks! Caroline:rolleyes:

[speedball1]

Hey Caroline,
You're a little short of details. How far from the original spot do you wish to move the drain pipe? What size are the pipes that you wish to move? Is this a kitchen sink AND a washer station that you wish to move? What material are the pipes?

I'm not sure how long the pipes are allowed to be or if they need to be at a specific angle (tilting downwards) to allow the water to drain out.

From the vertical vent stack you may arm out 5' for a 2" drain line, if it's 1 1/2" you may arm out 3 1/2'. You must slope the arm down to the stack at 1/4" to the foot. That addresses the sink. Tell me more about the washer?
Does it install next to the sink? You do realize that every fixture that has a trap will have to have a vent through the roof don't you? Can you send me pictures of what you wish to do? Are you doing this yourself or will you have help? Have you contacted the builders and asked them to come back and complete the job? If so, what did they say? This is a major job, do you have the necessary skills and tools to complete it? Back to you, Tom

[caroline1971]

Hi Tom,
Thanks for your answer, mmm a bit more complicated than I thought! This is just a guess but I think the sink and the washer are plumbed in under the sink together then come out as one pipe outside (inside the conservatory), not sure on sizes, the pipes are plastic. Instead of coming straight out I need the pipes to be redirected inside the cupboard under the sink to go leftwards probably about 1 meter, then change direction to the right and straight for approx 2 meters out to the back of the garage.

I am having the garage converted to an extended kitchen/dining room and thought I might have this done at the same time. I have someone to do the conversion but haven't asked him about the drain. The builders of the conservatory were not very good so I wouldn't want them to come again. I'm not sure what you mean by the trap which needs to be vented through the roof?

This is the first time I've used this website, I think its really good! I've tried to attach a quick drawing of what I need to do, I hope you can make sense of it. Thanks again! Caroline

[speedball1]

Are you planing on discharging your washer into the sink or will you need a washer trap and standpipe as well? The trap is that curvy thingy under the sink and a vent is the pipe that runs out of the roof. You will have to have both on your new installation. Regards, Tom

[caroline1971]

Thanks Tom. Appreciate your advice. Might think of something else! Caroline