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12-16-2003, 03:02 PM
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sink sump
I'm looking for a way to reduce/eliminate the buildup of sand etc. in the house's plumbing system. I have one of those large plastic sinks down in the fish room. In the winter months, that is where I must rinse gravel, sand etc. The wife doesn't enjoy a gritty tub when she has a bath, even after trying to convince her it helps exfoliate the skin...
 I'd like to devise a "settling chamber" prior to the drain stack. I've seen a unit at a local bottle depot that appears to be a settling unit but given the smell of those places, I'm always in a hurry to leave. Has anyone played around with this concept ?
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12-16-2003, 03:24 PM
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At my wife's dental office, I put in a "sediment trap" that is designed to stop fine dust from entering the plumbing system.
It's basically a bucket with a sealed lid and 2 pipes - one in and one out, with the bucket acting as a "P trap". Works like a charm. Mitch
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12-16-2003, 04:37 PM
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That's kinda' what I figured would be an appropriate set-up...the traditional "p" trap isn't required provided the container is sealed and the "inlet" pipe is submerged ?
All the delicous odors won't be release until the container is opened. That'd be a good hang-over job for New Years day !  Mmmmm, dental sediment
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12-16-2003, 06:54 PM
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Here's a couple of pics:
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/sho...sort=1&cat=507 http://www.canreef.com/photopost/sho...sort=1&cat=507 Mitch
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12-16-2003, 10:06 PM
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Actually, we ordered the unit from a dental supply place in town.
And being associated with dental supplies, I'm sure it cost us an arm and a leg!  It kinda reminds me of piping that you would use for RV plumbing. Mitch
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