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- I had a potential leak in the island kitchen drain, but it's no longer an issue after using an auger through the clean-out pipe. The water seemed to be coming out from the base of the pipe. Any idea where the leak might be?
Hey @WLee do you have any pictures that could help provide some additional information on your specific situation?
Hi Scott,
I've removed a section of drywall for inspection purposes. After filling both sinks with water and activating the garbage disposal, I observed a slow drainage. Around 30 seconds later, water began to emerge from the base of the pipe, forming a small pool in the drywall before eventually spilling over. Identifying the specific pipe responsible is challenging since the drain and vent pipes are in close proximity. Notably, I observed bubbles emanating from the vent side of the pipe during one instance, and subsequently, the small pool of water gradually subsided. Additionally, I observed a small hole in the vent pipe, but there are no apparent signs of water emanating from it.
@Wlee I wonder if you just have a partially clogged drain. When the water starts to back up it pushes up the vent (which it doesn't do in normal operation). If the vent pipe was just press fit or partially glued there is a chance you could get some leaks from the vent side during the backup. Did you try to auger out the drain line to free things up?
Hi Scott, I did use an auger to the drain line, and all seems well at the moment. Are there any additional recommendations you would suggest for me to check?
