Plumbing – Just installed Sure Vent is not working and sink is clogged. What did I do wrong
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Just installed a Sure Vent underneath our kitchen island sink. I added the T and 5-6 inch of pipe between the T and the sure vent.
Now water is filling up the sink and the sure vent pipe.
What did I do wrong?
Best Answer
The actual issue was the drain blocked. The Surevent was properly installed and just exposed even further the fact that our drain was clogged. A full bottle Drano and a few dead dolphins later we are good to go.
Usually it is illegal for the landlord to charge for building repairs. The only time a landlord should be able to charge is when the damage is not from normal wear and tear (like dumping a pot of rice down the garbage disposal).
It's hard to guess what is causing the blockage but bet it is related to the Nu-Flo coating de-laminating and clogging the drain. It is best to notify the landlord to have a plumber come out to auger the line.
The item on your sink is an 'air gap' to connect the dishwasher to the disposal. The air gap prevents the garbage disposal from black flowing into the dishwasher.
Are you talking about that flexible tube sticking off to the right? It's not a vent pipe. It's a poorly done drain for something like a clothes washer or a water softener.
I suggest pulling that flexible tube out, scraping off the black crud, and gluing in a short piece of PVC pipe and a cap.
Best Answer
The actual issue was the drain blocked. The Surevent was properly installed and just exposed even further the fact that our drain was clogged. A full bottle Drano and a few dead dolphins later we are good to go.