Ikea sink trap missing an end cap

[angelboy]

Our Ikea sink is missing the black end cap as it was originally removed for a dishwasher.

The dishwasher had been removed a while ago but due to the sink being blocked I've removed the trap for cleaning and the cap is missing. The only reason it didn't become apparent it needed replacing was because it was solid with crud.

What type of cap do I need?

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Unless Ikea will sell you that part seperately you'll need an entire new waste I suspect. (Either an Ikea version or McAlpine will do something to fit.) Ikea stuff is rarely compatible with UK plumbing systems, I doubt anyone will make the part you need other than the Swedes.

Only other option would be to find a piece of hose to fit, and then fit a blanking plug onto/into that hose.

 

[angelboy]

Unless Ikea will sell you that part seperately you'll need an entire new waste I suspect. (Either an Ikea version or McAlpine will do something to fit.) Ikea stuff is rarely compatible with UK plumbing systems, I doubt anyone will make the part you need other than the Swedes.

Only other option would be to find a piece of hose to fit, and then fit a blanking plug onto/into that hose.

I suspected as much! I did think of attaching something with a jubilee clip - maybe I can just put the hose between the two outlets (means cutting open a perfectly sealed outlet though) and seal it with the clips.

Does that sound an option?

 

[angelboy]

It's a 15mm outlet as it connects to washing machines & dishwashers so it should be standard, right?

 

[angelboy]

Would this do it?

http://www.diy.com/departments/polyplumb-plastic-push-fit-socket-end-dia15-mm-pack-of-2/80893_BQ.prd

 

[hi1]

I'd just find any blanking cap say from hydraulic store or injector overhauler, in fact anyone who has engineering parts/pipes that they want to keep crud out off. Take the blanking cap put some silicon in the end place over pipe.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

The Polyplumb part in your link is for 15mm plastic tube, and is unlikely to fit. Those spigots are designed to be cut off to suit hose to be fitted, and hose secured with a jubilee clip, I'm not aware of anyone making a cap to seal them again, usual practice would be to replace the trap if there was an issue. Your idea of joining the 2 may be favourite to be honest.

 

[angelboy]

Went to the local DIY hut - no joy. Managed to get a few bits together but the overflow split when putting it all back together - cue the full afternoon driving to the nearest IKEA for a replacement trap!

Nightmare!

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Hmmm, not good then. For future reference you'd probably be better binning the Ikea junk and looking at something by McAlpine. http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/traps/sink/sink-plumbing-kits