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A kitchen sink under a window is not always the most user-friendly, ergonomically speaking, but it presents a real challenge when you have to vent your new sink. But don not worry, you can do the whole flow through method that drains and vents properly again so that those sewer gases cannot get back inside. In this step-by-step tutorial, we will cover how to do that.

Parts Required For This Section
PVC pipes and fittings — Vent and drainiroe lines
Sanitary Tee The vent line issues intgo a drain line
To cut the PVC pipes into the required lengths: PVC pipe cutter or a hacksaw.
Use a drilling saw to cut through the wooden studs.
PVC Primer, PVC Cement: To build the spot together
Measuring tape: To measure lengths of pipes.
Class: Only to ensure that the pipes are not misaligned.
Torch: so that they can actually see what they are doing under the sink.
Step-by-Step Instructions

Plan the Vent Route:
Determine where the vent pipe will run. It should come up at some point straight from the sink drain before going into a Y-branch fitting with a common vent stack or penetrating out of the roof.
Turn Off the Water Supply:
Close the sink and turn PERFECT water so that there will be no unnecessary leaks during your work.
Install the Sanitary Tee:
Locate a clean under your sink and cut for the sanitary tee. The trap tee ties into the sink drain, vent piping, and down line.
Attach the Vent Pipe:
Connect your PVC pipe to the horizontal side of the sanitary tee from under the window, where it will travel back through and out to daylightSlope it upward slightly — 1/4 inch per foot — to promote good air movement12.
Drill Holes in the Studs:
Hole wall studs 2-1/2in where vent pipe will path. Hole size must be big enough to get the pipe through but no so big that it weakens structural studs.
Run the Vent Pipe Vertically:
Besides, turn the window tairn the vent pipe vertical and stretch high up to fasten onto main vert stack or out of roof. Join the connections, and cement a PVC primer together.
Secure the Pipes:
Secure the Vent Pipe to a Stud with Pipe Straps. The sides connect and anchor the pipe in position to avoid experiencing a situation that causes displacement.
Check for Leaks:
Finally, you can turn the water supply on again and run a bit of water into the sink to check for leaks. Ensure you connection is snug and tight,
Seal the Wall Openings:
Seal up any hole where the vent pipe travels through to maintain it properly. All of these holes have to be capped off again with drywall or the like.
How to Successfully Install
Ensure your Install is up to Local Plumbing Codes: Make sure before you get started that your install complies with local plumbing codes.
Superior Materials: Take the premium PVC, guarantee zero connection and fall apart.
If You Are Confused Get Professionals Help: Still confused about it like what to do and they can play a major role it is suggested that hire professional services to avoid the major damage.
Well, by following this method you will have a safe kitchen sink with less clogs in the draining system including backd hissing from sewer gases as it gives a proper air vacuum to breathing. Happy plumbing! 🛠️🚰
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