Need Help buying Pump for kitchen sink - Plumbing Zone

mikele191 · 02-28-2010, 10:31 PM

Hi all, the problem is the the tee in the wall is higher than the kitchen sink drain so obviously because of that it doesn't drain properly ( it is off by about 2-3 inches ). We can't lower the tee in the wall because the plumbing runs about 20 ft horizontally behind a concrete wall. The only option is to install a pump to pump the water up to the tee in the wall. I went to a local plumbing supplier and they acted as if they never heard of a pump before so I wanted to ask you guys for advice. Do you know of a good quality, quite pump that would be a good option for this kitchen sink drain. Not looking for the cheapest option out there, just something that is quiet and good quality that won't give any problems. Let me know guys, links would also be helpful, thanks!

Indie · 02-28-2010, 10:34 PM

Ha Ha Ha, wait for it. Someone start the countdown. Let's see if I got this one right.

**Airgap** · 02-28-2010, 10:37 PM

Raise the house up to meet the KS drain...

**ILPlumber** · 02-28-2010, 10:38 PM

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**Bill** · 02-28-2010, 10:39 PM

Dont seem to me that a plumber would ask such a question.

You beat me to it again Matt!

02-28-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
mikele191 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1 My Photos	Need Help buying Pump for kitchen sink Hi all, the problem is the the tee in the wall is higher than the kitchen sink drain so obviously because of that it doesn't drain properly ( it is off by about 2-3 inches ). We can't lower the tee in the wall because the plumbing runs about 20 ft horizontally behind a concrete wall. The only option is to install a pump to pump the water up to the tee in the wall. I went to a local plumbing supplier and they acted as if they never heard of a pump before so I wanted to ask you guys for advice. Do you know of a good quality, quite pump that would be a good option for this kitchen sink drain. Not looking for the cheapest option out there, just something that is quiet and good quality that won't give any problems. Let me know guys, links would also be helpful, thanks!

02-28-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
Airgap Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,318 My Photos	Raise the house up to meet the KS drain... __________________ AG..Keepin' the good water from the bad water....

02-28-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,868 My Photos	Dont seem to me that a plumber would ask such a question. You beat me to it again Matt! __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

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02-28-2010, 10:34 PM	#2
Indie AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,610 My Photos	Ha Ha Ha, wait for it. Someone start the countdown. Let's see if I got this one right.

02-28-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	Thanks for posting on PlumbingZone.com. The Moderators of this forum would prefer if you post Do It Yourself related topics on our sister site www.DIYChatroom.com PlumbingZone.com is designed for professional plumbers to discuss issues and topics related to their profession. Many of our plumbers are also members at DIYChatroom.com and are looking forward to assist you with your needs. Please take a moment to post your question at www.DIYChatroom.com If your not already a member of DIYChatroom.com you can sign up for a free account by going to http://www.diychatroom.com/register.php/ We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. This thread has been closed