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Post by cylinderfella on Dec 20, 2018 14:41:29 GMT
Has anyone ever cut basin waste threads to shorten the length of it so a drawer will open and close and not bump into the trap. Or do you leave it alone and take a chunk out of the back of the drawer to allow space for the trap?
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Post by woodbine66 on Dec 20, 2018 15:05:12 GMT
Not something I've ever done. You would have to get a very clean, straight and level cut which may be difficult with a hack saw. Maybe if you had a power saw of some kind with clamps to hold waste it could be done. Unless the edge was perfect it may leak, but maybe PTFE on the thread or LSX could fill any slight imperfections. If the waste was made of brass, wouldn't be too difficult to cut, but some are stainless I believe, eg. McAlpine wastes. This would be tough to cut.
If it was me and there was the option of altering the drawer, that would be my first choice. |
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Post by cylinderfella on Dec 20, 2018 15:08:54 GMT
Yeah. Might just notch the drawer at the back.
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Post by wetfinger on Dec 20, 2018 16:27:40 GMT
Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedThere is a macalpine mini bottle trap which normally works or use a HepvO outlet elbow and a 32mm running trap somewhere is cupboard. Stupid bathroom furniture designers. I would love to punch one of them in the face with my shreaded and bloody knuckles.. Attachment Deleted
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Dec 20, 2018 16:53:27 GMT
Yeah. Might just notch the drawer at the back. Usually the decent stuff has a shaped draw |
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Post by battle1066 on Dec 20, 2018 17:40:48 GMT
Has anyone ever cut basin waste threads to shorten the length of it so a drawer will open and close and not bump into the trap. Or do you leave it alone and take a chunk out of the back of the drawer to allow space for the trap? I've cut basin waste threads down but only to achieve the shelf height increase to suit the customers needs. |
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Post by battle1066 on Dec 20, 2018 17:54:40 GMT
There is a macalpine mini bottle trap which normally works or use a HepvO outlet elbow and a 32mm running trap somewhere is cupboard. Stupid bathroom furniture designers. I would love to punch one of them in the face with my shreaded and bloody knuckles.. Ah now that's sore - you'll have to be careful with your funny tickling sticks, as they say up here. |
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Post by dickpuller on Dec 20, 2018 19:39:05 GMT
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Post by dickpuller on Dec 20, 2018 19:40:39 GMT
Cut a basin ‘grating’ down many times to get a run on a waste pipe👍👍
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Post by crowsfoot on Dec 20, 2018 19:43:41 GMT
Has anyone ever cut basin waste threads to shorten the length of it so a drawer will open and close and not bump into the trap. Or do you leave it alone and take a chunk out of the back of the drawer to allow space for the trap? I've successfully cut 1" or so off a basin waste many times. Follow the thread round with your hacksaw going just past the 360 mark Then break it off and then file the waste at a steep angle so it's all level(ish). |
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Post by crowsfoot on Dec 20, 2018 19:46:20 GMT
There is a macalpine mini bottle trap which normally works or use a HepvO outlet elbow and a 32mm running trap somewhere is cupboard. Stupid bathroom furniture designers. I would love to punch one of them in the face with my shreaded and bloody knuckles.. The Blood, sweat and tears of plumbing! |
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Post by cylinderfella on Dec 20, 2018 21:57:59 GMT
There is a macalpine mini bottle trap which normally works or use a HepvO outlet elbow and a 32mm running trap somewhere is cupboard. Stupid bathroom furniture designers. I would love to punch one of them in the face with my shreaded and bloody knuckles.. Yeah, wish it was the 1980s again where nothing was hidden and nobody cared! smiley-face-shaking-fist Fancy stuff is just awkward. Mind yourself! Keep the fingers wet with water........not the other stuff! |
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Post by cylinderfella on Dec 20, 2018 22:06:10 GMT
Cut a basin ‘grating’ down many times to get a run on a waste pipe👍👍 That looks like a handy gadget to avoid cosmetic grating surgery!  |
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Post by cylinderfella on Dec 20, 2018 22:09:22 GMT
Has anyone ever cut basin waste threads to shorten the length of it so a drawer will open and close and not bump into the trap. Or do you leave it alone and take a chunk out of the back of the drawer to allow space for the trap? I've successfully cut 1" or so off a basin waste many times. Follow the thread round with your hacksaw going just past the 360 mark Then break it off and then file the waste at a steep angle so it's all level(ish). Good to know it can be done. Will do this if I can't get my hands on Sir Richards gadget! (Now, sorry, that just sounds like a Carry on joke) |
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Post by dickpuller on Dec 20, 2018 23:25:19 GMT
I've successfully cut 1" or so off a basin waste many times. Follow the thread round with your hacksaw going just past the 360 mark Then break it off and then file the waste at a steep angle so it's all level(ish). Good to know it can be done. Will do this if I can't get my hands on Sir Richards gadget! (Now, sorry, that just sounds like a Carry on joke) You’ll need to join the orderly Q of ladies CF!! I’m a powerful & successful individual, it attracts female admirers💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️ |
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