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Author:
vbtalent (KY)
OK, so here's my problem... it seems like it should be an easy one but who knows.
I did a remodel on my bathroom and was replacing the vanity so I needed to relocate the sink drain and supply line. As you can see from the photo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7877636@N06/7176597341/) I've done this and I don't see the why this would cause me an issue with the sink not properly draining now.
I installed a vessel sink without an overflow, and the sink is draining very slow... any ideas on how to fix it???
I'm thinking it has something to do with the drain itself (http://www.lowes.com/pd_319927-1366-89460_0__?productId=3134125) the original sink had zero problems.
Thanks for any help.
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Author:
Wheelchair
Vessel sinks without vents n pop-up are known to be slow draining.
Best Wishes
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Author:
North Carolina Plumber (NC)
The drain in the wall looks good. The umbrella drain is the problem. Have you adjusted it for maximum lift?
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Author:
hj
We need a picture of the sink. The drain has overflow holes, but your sink may NOT have an overflow, and if so that is the problem.
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Author:
mr leak (CA)
Many sinks are now manufactured without an overflow and this is allowed. Reasoning is that the overflow is seldom used and does little more than grow bacteria
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Author:
vbtalent (KY)
Thanks for all the reply's.
I'm feeling ripped off and taken adavantage of since the industry knows there are issues with unvented vessel sinks not draining properly.. not speaking about plumbers of course. :-(
Here's the reply from Danko the manufacturer of the drain:
"Although infrequent, we have found this is usually due to a venting issue.
We suggest you contact a plumber for assistance. However, if you wish a
refund, we suggest you return the product to the retailer where
purchased."
Correct, the sink does not have an overflow.
So, what's my best options here for getting my drain to flow? I've read that drilling a small hole in the drain as close to the top as possible is a solution, thoughts???
Thanks,
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Author:
hj
You have to provide a large enough passage for the trapped air to escape at the same time the water is draining. With your drain there is no way to do it. Vessel sinks do not have overflows because it would mar the "appearance" to have the drain passage visible n the outside. I am surprised that drain even worked because the "overflow" provision usually makes it longer than the sink is thick.
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