Weekend Projects

DAD neglected the yard work this weekend past to focus on some inside projects.

Despite the size of their new home, there is a lack of storage. So at Mom's direction Dad bought and installed a 4' x 8' storage rack that makes good use of otherwise empty space overhead in the garage.

A good place for overhead storage.

Done!

Having finally obtained all of the parts necessary to install the reverse osmosis water filtration system, Dad installed that as well.

Almost Done!

Their are always complications when doing home improvement projects. This time was no different.

Dad, having installed an RO system before that resulted in disastrous consequences, it leaked and destroyed their new floor, decided to install a drain line adapter instead of using the included drain saddle that came with the system. Well, that presented additional complications. The DLA cannot be used in conjunction with a disposal on a single P trap configuration. So Dad decided to put the disposal on a separate P trap.

After all of the aggravation and time spent installing it, Mom probably wants to know why Dad did not just renovate the entire kitchen. Seriously, this took four hours to complete including the time spent on the multiple trips to the Big Orange store.

3/8" Drain line adapter (DLA) won't leak like a drain saddle could.

 

DLA will replace the sink tailpiece.

Here, a Tee ties the disposal into the drain. Dad identified two problems with this, First, the accordion style flex hose is a sloppy DIY fix done by a previous owner. Second, there is the possibility that while operating the disposal, that waste could go up into the DLA, or even back flow into the sink above rather than down through the P trap so Dad decided to separate the two and put each onto its own P trap. The water trapped therein should provide enough resistance to disposal forced waste to go down the drain rather than up.

Dad is not a plumber, doesn't pretend to be one, but has enough experience to know what can happen with a single P trap configuration and an RO system.

Done!

Good enough for DIY.

Dad decided to install a three way wye instead of a two way wye. The third outlet can be used in the future for clean out or other currently unforeseen purposes. Moreover, the difference in price was minimal.

Once the drainage issue was addressed, Dad then began the RO install.

Not Done!

On testing, Dad found a leaking slip joint under the right sink. PVC cement took care of that. Next, he discovered the RO system malfunctioning. While it made all of the usual gurgling noises on start up, after three hours of filling, it would not dispense water. He will follow up on that issue later.