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Hi

Got an issue where our kitchen sink isnt draining, well almost not at all.

We checked the waste pipe, cleaned, blew out any blockages etc, but still takes over 10 minutes to empty a half full sink.

Any ideas on what to try to quicken this up would be great please.

Thanks

Last time my Avondale was in for service, I asked the chaps to replace the kitchen drain hose for this very reason. The 'fall' looks OK with the new pipe, but it doesn't drain any quicker!

The most effective solution must be to replace all the flexible with rigid-tube plastic piping. I think I've seen articles about this but can't recall where.

TTC.

Hi Honeycairn,

I have a Bailey Pageant that has the same problem, pipes are very clear however did find that the right angle from the sink itself does restrict the flow a lot and I may well change it.

Our pipes are at the back of the van and i always pitch with the back slightly down for this very reason.  If we are dead level then it is alot slower.  Never put fat or oil down the pipes and when you clean them out make sure you get stuff that is suitable for the plastic hoses as they are not as hardstanding as ones in your kitchen.

Quote: Originally posted by Trooper on 30/3/2008

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In the meantime a quick go with a plunger may do the trick.

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