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Kitchen Plumbing Drainage Configuration

Kitchen Plumbing Drainage Configuration

The piping under the kitchen sink seems to be less than effective. I’ve attached photos & would appreciate suggestions on how I can reconfigure. Thanks

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bert [Entry]

This is about as optimal as you can get. Everything is draining down. The possible exception is the disposer, the black pipe out of it seems about a 2 cm too long. Remove the connection and hacksaw off a bit and replace the connection.
bert [Entry]

"@arch It looks like whoever did this wanted only one p-trap but clearly didn’t install it properly. Also since there was no external venting available, they used an internal air admittance valve which is not a problem but it does require you to check it's functionality occasionally as that could also be a culprit (if everything seemed to work well before).

Example of how it works:

Photo provided courtesy of this site

Example of this valve is here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0069KD...

Lastly, you know as everyone has told you, that slope is WAY wrong. Here is a sample photo of what it ""should"" look like:"