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[Tim Oppenheim <timopp AT gmail.com>]

Anti- snake/ rodent up through sink defense. Could be startling with  
morning coffee.


On May 21, 2007, at 3:44 PM, Warren wrote:

> > > Is there enough available water to wash the  particles
> > > away.
> > > I'm sure that an S trap would be needed unless the
> > > outlet is close enough to keep the pipe aerated.
> >
> > There is unlimited water. While a trap would not be needed--no sewer
> > gases in such a system--it would inhibit food particle flow no more
> > than in city kitchens, almost all of which use garbage disposal  
> > units.
>
>
> The P-Trap goes after the disposal. And if the line will drain like  
> a normal
> waste line it will work fine. I'd definitely want the p-trap to  
> keep all
> sorts of "crap" from coming up through the drain. I could see a  
> draft effect
> taking place, where your sink would draw the aroma of your compost  
> pile,
> chicken house, and waste line directly into your kitchen.
>
> 1/4" per foot is the standard fall for waste lines- steeper and the  
> water
> runs off leaving the solids, less and it won't drain properly. I might
> "flatten" the pipe a little as it passes by the birds to give them  
> a better
> chance at catching a bite.
>
> All in all, if logistically feasible it sounds like a great idea.
>
> Warren
>
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