P trap, S trap, running S trap and clap trap

[Longshanks]

Hi

Need to do simple replacement to waste trap under kitchen sink but it's proving difficult.

Have bought a range of new bits from B&Q but can't get em to fit. The pictures show:

• existing set up
  set up with damaged parts missing
  parts which need to be replaced

I have tried every permutation of the the parts above but think there's probably a simple workaround. The kitchen is about 30 years old and the old duffer at B&Q said the old pipes were about 45mm whereas everything now is 40mm. However he didn't think this would make a difference.

Just need to know whether I need to replace everything or just the missing bits. If the latter what current equivalents are there?

Many thanks

Longshanks

 

[seco services]

looking at your set up a mcalpine WM2 will do the trick.

 

[Longshanks]

Hi

Where would I get this?

Cheers

 

[seco services]

any plumbers merchants that stock mcalpine most do.
i think bq now only stock marley.

 

[Longshanks]

Is this part for washing machines?

 

[AfterburN003]

Plumb Center any plumbers merchants.

If i remember correctly , BandQ waste fittings are not compatible with the standard waste fittings. I think there is 2mm size difference. This may be where u are having trouble getting them to fit.

 

[seco services]

Is this part for washing machines?

w/machine, d/washer what ever yours is.

 

[Longshanks]

Many thanks

Will go to Plumb Centre

(Wonder why B&Q parts are different size? Seems insane)

 

[Longshanks]

Hi again

Bought the kit from local Plumb Centre and fitted.

Only problem is that water is now leaking when the dishwasher discharges into the compression joint. Have tightened the locking nut but it's no use.

Is there a special way that the integral black washer and the rigid nylon one that came with the compression joint are supposed to be fitted?

Thanks

L

 

[AfterburN003]

Did u remember to cut off the end of the nozzle? Seen it done many a time.

 

[JLMGas]

(Wonder why B&Q parts are different size? Seems insane)

so you need to buy their own pipe and fittings, money making scheme

 

[Longshanks]

Hi

Sorry to be thick but I didn't know you had to cut off the end of the nozzle so no I didn't!!

Can you explain where and how exactly.

Ta

L

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Rubber washer needs to be fitted first, with taper into the socket. Then nylon washer, then nut.

The spigot that sticks out for you to attach outlet hose from dishwasher is manufactured with a sealed end, this stops water leaking out should it not have an appliance connected. You cut it to match the diameter of the outlet hose from dishwasher or washing machine, I always fit a jubilee clip to secure the hose on just in case!

 

[Longshanks]

Ha Ha

I feel so bloody embarrassed!!

The thought that it was sealed did cross my mind for about 0.5 seconds but then I decided that it couldn't be.

(I also have my jubilee clip ready)

Many thanks for your time.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

You arent the first and certainly wont be last! Know of several customers Currys/Comet have fitted machines for and didnt check the outlet was open to drain! (And others who've removed a machine then wondered why the washing up water is in the cupboard under the sink.... )