We have an Oatey brand in-line vent connected to a black plastic pipe which comes out of the back of the cabinet underneath our kitchen sink. I want to remove this if possible as it is in the way of the faucet holes for the new sink we want to install. Is there an easy way to tell if this is still hooked up to anything that needs it? Happy to provide additional details if needed.
Thanks!
2007-10-23 10:10:55 · 4 answers · asked by Casey 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
fill the basin with water, both sides if necessary and then release the water all at once, get close to the vent, you should be able to hear it. If this isn;t possible, tape over it and do the fill the basin thing, if it glugs more than normal you know you need it, and just reinstall it in a better location.
2007-10-24 03:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jon F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If an AAV (air admittance valve) has been installed, it is probably the only source of a vent for the sink. Removing it will cause the trap on the sink to be sucked out when other fixtures are being used. Is there a way to use a couple elbows and move it to the side so your faucet will fit?
2007-10-23 17:18:44 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is the diameter of black pipe,
if the diameter is 1 inches large or larger
then, you will have to reroute the pipe so that it is no longer a problem, by using plastic PVC/ABS pipe fittings.
If the diameter is smaller then the black pipe is an water pipe air drain valve, it to can be rerouted
2007-10-24 01:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
move it but, don't remove it.
2007-10-23 19:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by candyman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋