Under sink waste trap... Countertop dishwasher

richardc1983

Hey everyone,

I am moving into my first home soon and want to take with my little table top dishwasher. Currently this sits on top of the work top as there is no where else to put as I live in a rented flat so cant go adapting cupboards etc for it.

I have measured up if the dishwasher will fit in the cupboard under the sink at the new house... whilst width & depth ways it will fit the waste trap is in the way by approx 2cms so wont go in height ways. Dont want to have to have the dishwasher on the work top as it doesnt match the other appliances in the new kitchen and also the dishwasher is quite old but has a few years left in it yet. There is no room for a full size dishwasher though so this isnt an option.

Whats the smallest trap that I can fit under a kitchen sink? What other options are there?

Thank you
Richard.
:beer:

Ruski

Can't get much shallower than this:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Sink+Wastes+Traps/Espace+Extra+Flat+Sink+Bottle+Trap+1+12/d20/sd3299/p87482

HTH

Russ

richardc1983

Ruski wrote: »

Can't get much shallower than this:
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Sink+Wastes+Traps/Espace+Extra+Flat+Sink+Bottle+Trap+1+12/d20/sd3299/p87482

HTH

Russ

Thanks Russ

That looks perfect do you think I will be able to get my washer and dishwasher onto the same connector as this one only appears to show one connector for the either washer or dishwasher.

Ruski

No - as you've already spotted there is only one spigot available on this particular trap - you didn't mention you needed two!!!

In this scenario I'd be looking to supply a proper washing machine trap somewhere else along the waste pipe in addition to the above shallow trap - is there accessible waste pipe elsewhere??

Russ

edit - jst found this also:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/McALPINE-VIKING-HAT-V33WM-DOUBLE-SPIGOT-WASTE-PIPE-HOSE-ADAPTOR-TWIN-11-2-EXIT-/370588491215?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&hash=item5648cb9dcf

richardc1983

Ruski wrote: »

No - as you've already spotted there is only one spigot available on this particular trap - you didn't mention you needed two!!!

In this scenario I'd be looking to supply a proper washing machine trap somewhere else along the waste pipe in addition to the above shallow trap - is there accessible waste pipe elsewhere??

Russ

Not sure as not in the property yet perhaps there is one for the washer on the existing connection leading down to the p trap? So could use that and this.

richardc1983

That looks ideal not sure of the dimensions of the bottle trap doesnt seem to say but sure its half the height of the existing P trap one? Looks perfect.

Ruski

Best off posting a pic when you next visit property - taking pictures of pipework and waste may seem weird, but as the saying goes 'a picture paints...'

One way or another I'm sure you'll be able to hide your d/w.

richardc1983

Ruski wrote: »

Best off posting a pic when you next visit property - taking pictures of pipework and waste may seem weird, but as the saying goes 'a picture paints...'

One way or another I'm sure you'll be able to hide your d/w.

yes next time I am there I will take a picture as the washer may even have its own waste connection somewhere and only the dishwasher may need plumbing in for waste. Still will be ordering the first part once I am sure what I need.

southcoastrgi

the first thing you need to check is that the water in the dishwasher is pumped away & not gravity drain, as some of the table top ones just use gravity & if this is the case then you won't be able to put it in a unit with a washing machine or spigot trap

richardc1983

keithgillyon wrote: »

the first thing you need to check is that the water in the dishwasher is pumped away & not gravity drain, as some of the table top ones just use gravity & if this is the case then you won't be able to put it in a unit with a washing machine or spigot trap

The dishwasher is a pumped drain I have used it for the past 5 years and it pumps away. Its a very good dishwasher by Bosch hence me not wanting to have to get rid of it and install a full size one as there are only 2 people living at the property.

richardc1983

Ok heres pictures as requested:

http://postimage.org/image/5ylj4jwmz/

&

http://postimage.org/image/o65ymbv1h/

Will the bottle trap deffo fit the existing connection as found this on a forum when searching google:

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=222858

The link to the double waste spigot I dont think will work sideways on at a 90 degree angle as it has an air vent in and should mounted upright according to the description on ebay. So I need something like a Y connector that will convert the waste connection on the trap to 2 outlets? Something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-4-inch-y-waste-connector-/270922148706?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3f1437eb62 but I dont think this will fit either as it doesnt have the right end connections.

I could also try buying just the top part of this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WASHING-MACHINE-DOUBLE-ENTRY-SPIGOT-DISHWASHER-PLUMBING-WASTE-TRAP-COMBI-SET-/220974689060?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&hash=item33731e2b24 but this will defeat the object of me having the flat trap.

Thank you.