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 OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

So I decided to redo the kitchen island drains and supply lines.

The 2" drain came up through the slab floor - no vent. Bunch of sharkbite elbows.

BEFORE:





Since the floor is slab I have no choice but use an AAV so I ran two separate p-traps unstead of uniting them with a center tee.







After it's done I realized I didn't put in a cleanout. So I guess I need to take it apart. Where is the best place to insert a CO?

Is there a fitting like a double san tee, but instead of back to back, they are 90 degrees to each other?

Or should I do the double wye sitting horizontal with two drains and a middle CO?

Can't believe with all the posts I read here about not putting in a CO I forgot to do one.



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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

By the way, I was looking for a dual shutoff valve 1/2" compression inlet and two 3/8" outlets one for faucet one for dishwasher. How come Brasscraft dones't make those in quarter turns?

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

I am not sure about Brasscraft, but some companies do make them. The cleanout goes between the upper tee and the AAV.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: m & m (MD)

No cleanout needed now that the job is done. Just remove disposer trap arm and snake thru trap adaptor.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

So can I just cut the pipe above the top san tee and insert a test tee there with a CO plug or will that be too high?

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

m & m I was thinking the CO would face outward, instead of turned to face wherever the p-traps were facing due to the locations of the drains, and it would be 2" instead of 1-1/2".

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

That will be fine.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

Should I set the AAV as high as possible inside the counter?

Since the AAV is a solvent weld connection and if it breaks I need to cut it and put in a new one. If I have to replace it three times in 10 years I might run out of pipe right?

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: m & m (MD)

Yes, the AAV goes as high as it can under the countertop.

When it is time to replace the AAV (I have yet to replace one), you could then install a no hub coupling.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: Fixitangel (NC)

Sum, check our sponsor. 1/4 turn dual outlet compression stop valves (Eastman):

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: dlh (TX)

Fixitangel, that is illegal in my area. each fixtures has to have it's own valve

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

After you cut this one out, replace it with one with a glue on adapter and screw in thread, so you don't have to worry about running out of pipe.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hi (TX)

Does anyone put the kitchen cleanout on the outside wall? seems to me to make sense if it is close.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: sum (FL)

I think the issue would be a CO would be an eyesore if it is placed in a accessible spot with room to operate. Even with a CO access cover it is not too appealing. In my case the dishwasher is to the left so that is out.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

ALWAYS, even when the sink is on an inside wall. It makes it easier to access if you do not have to fight a bunch of items and a garbage disposer to reach it.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

quote; Even with a CO access cover it is not too appealing.

Even if that were so, most people get over it in a matter of days and do not even notice it any more. Usually they have a piece of furniture in front of it and would not know where it was if I asked them.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hi (TX)

HJ
Do you ever use a wider pipe necked down to the drain pipe to improve the snake access to the drain pipe.

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 Re: OOPS where is the cleanout?
Author: hj (AZ)

NO, never had a reason to do that.

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