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Kitchen waste pipe join to soil pipe leaking

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.52 PM

Hi, I had a new kitchen installed around 3 years ago. At the time, the existing sink waste went out of the door to the waste pipe. Because of a new sink, the fitter put in a new waste pipe join to the soil pipe, which has a new fitting and is working fine. The old waste was left 'hanging' into the waste pipe and isn't attached. I recently had my flat roof redone so the waste pipe was moved. It's possible that since then, water - possibly from the kitchen sink, but definitely from the waste pipe - splashing out in drips. The pipe doesn't protrude into the waste pipe much at all, so I am not sure how to close the gap. Should I use silicon tape, or get some kind of fitting? Would really like to get sorted; I would be happy to do myself with some guidance about fittings. thanks in advance.

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3 Answers

D & R Property and Plumbing Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Romney

get a qualified plumber to come and sort this out properly.

Answered18 June 2023

Trevor Armstrong

Rating: 5 out of 5

Blackpool

Your waste pipes should be secured to your stack with a strap boss and a rubber bung fitting to create an airtight seal. Your description implies that you have a pipe that's exposed which could theoretically be venting methane gas from that waste pipe which is usually released above the gutter line. Also, if it's leaking anything from that pipe as a fluid, it is probably a category five waste leak which needs rectifying. Given nobody can actually see what you're trying to describe it will probably be better to give her Plumber a call and get them to give you a professional opinion and estimate.

Answered30 June 2023

Jengis Fahri

Rating: 5 out of 5

Potters Bar

Call a professional.

Answered20 June 2023