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stefang_143215 Feb 2013 19:39Hello everyone,
I have been following for a while (a great forum for all IKEA enthusiasts) – and I currently have a problem that is driving me crazy:
Two years ago, we bought an older house and installed an IKEA kitchen. The plumbing in the kitchen was completely renewed beforehand. For a long time, everything worked perfectly. But in recent weeks, the water drainage has become increasingly slow – and now it is basically completely blocked.
It’s obvious to suspect a clogged drain – but it is completely clear. Some research shows me that the Atlant part is somewhat "notorious" when it comes to poor or no drainage. Today, I disassembled the entire drain, cleaned it, and reassembled it, checked the drain again – everything is now basically as new. Still, the water drains poorly.
I now suspect a (apparently) typical ventilating issue for ATLANT(?) because WITHOUT the trap, the water drains great (directly into the pipe) – and diverting the trap into a bucket also works well.
Long story short: This problem seems to be quite common – and real solutions are extremely rare in various forums. Is there anyone who has “solved” this by replacing the entire drain with a standard trap? I am currently planning to replace the sink and drain completely (because it is often said that a standard trap can solve the issue)…
If anyone can give feedback soon, I would be very, very grateful!
Stefan
PS I: Yes, I have already read the various posts here. But usually, there is no real solution or the problem is different (e.g., odor issues).
PS II: In the bathroom, the drainage from the LILLANGEN washbasin is similar. Maybe the special IKEA traps don’t like German standard drains?!?
I have been following for a while (a great forum for all IKEA enthusiasts) – and I currently have a problem that is driving me crazy:
Two years ago, we bought an older house and installed an IKEA kitchen. The plumbing in the kitchen was completely renewed beforehand. For a long time, everything worked perfectly. But in recent weeks, the water drainage has become increasingly slow – and now it is basically completely blocked.
It’s obvious to suspect a clogged drain – but it is completely clear. Some research shows me that the Atlant part is somewhat "notorious" when it comes to poor or no drainage. Today, I disassembled the entire drain, cleaned it, and reassembled it, checked the drain again – everything is now basically as new. Still, the water drains poorly.
I now suspect a (apparently) typical ventilating issue for ATLANT(?) because WITHOUT the trap, the water drains great (directly into the pipe) – and diverting the trap into a bucket also works well.
Long story short: This problem seems to be quite common – and real solutions are extremely rare in various forums. Is there anyone who has “solved” this by replacing the entire drain with a standard trap? I am currently planning to replace the sink and drain completely (because it is often said that a standard trap can solve the issue)…
If anyone can give feedback soon, I would be very, very grateful!
Stefan
PS I: Yes, I have already read the various posts here. But usually, there is no real solution or the problem is different (e.g., odor issues).
PS II: In the bathroom, the drainage from the LILLANGEN washbasin is similar. Maybe the special IKEA traps don’t like German standard drains?!?
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Nayla_106816 Feb 2013 22:22Hello,
There doesn’t seem to be a real solution to the siphon myth. In all cases I know of, the issue was not the siphon itself but a clogged drain, as the problem persisted even after the siphon was replaced. The ventilation issue mentioned, whether it’s venting or air admittance, I have only come across here in this forum.
By the way, a quick tip: drains can gradually clog if, for example, pans are only rinsed with warm water. The grease then sticks to the pipes and joints and “builds up.” So always rinse with properly hot water and/or flush afterwards.
Best regards
Nayla_1068
There doesn’t seem to be a real solution to the siphon myth. In all cases I know of, the issue was not the siphon itself but a clogged drain, as the problem persisted even after the siphon was replaced. The ventilation issue mentioned, whether it’s venting or air admittance, I have only come across here in this forum.
By the way, a quick tip: drains can gradually clog if, for example, pans are only rinsed with warm water. The grease then sticks to the pipes and joints and “builds up.” So always rinse with properly hot water and/or flush afterwards.
Best regards
Nayla_1068
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stefang_143218 Feb 2013 21:31A brief follow-up:
Although all symptoms pointed to the trap, today a clog deep in the drain was found to be the cause.
Since ATLANT is relieved for now, we will keep the sink and trap for the time being...
Although all symptoms pointed to the trap, today a clog deep in the drain was found to be the cause.
Since ATLANT is relieved for now, we will keep the sink and trap for the time being...
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