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Ok, I should be ok to put a larger overflow pipe in, if that's what is required. The grey pipe definitely goes outside onto the patio. I wouldn't want it dumping salty water out there every night though. I can't say for sure where the waste pipe goes after the trap, as all the drainage is...

I had a look in homebase for a new waste outlet, but couldn't find anything small enough. I'll look on screwfix. I traced the thin grey pipe out to the patio, so it must be for the overflow. Can you do an ascii diagram for what you're describing above?

I bought a house where the previous occupant had a water softener installed. He took this with him when he left, but as all the pipework was still in place I thought I'd replace it asap. I bought a Permutit softener from B&Q, with over £50 off on their 15% day :) I thought it would be a...