Open Drain

[ScottAH]

Hello, I've got a sink in my garage that is connected to my normal house septic system. Sometimes I'm cleaning things out there that I would prefer not to send into my septic tank so I would like add a secondary drain that goes to an open bucket. There is about 10 feet of exposed abs drain line so access isn't an issue. Does anyone know of a good way to accomplish this? My current plan would be to add a sanitary abs Tee with a 1/4 turn valve but I'm not sure it's the best plan.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Geofd]

Hello, I've got a sink in my garage that is connected to my normal house septic system. Sometimes I'm cleaning things out there that I would prefer not to send into my septic tank so I would like add a secondary drain that goes to an open bucket. There is about 10 feet of exposed abs drain line so access isn't an issue. Does anyone know of a good way to accomplish this? My current plan would be to add a sanitary abs Tee with a 1/4 turn valve but I'm not sure it's the best plan.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

We need pics so we can help

 

[breplum]

they make three way valves to do this. manual and electric available. popular with grey water diversion adherents.

 

[ScottAH]

they make three way valves to do this. manual and electric available. popular with grey water diversion adherents.

A three way looks like it's the way to go, popular with pool applications. Is there a good spot to pick one up or should most plumbing stores carry them?

Thanks again!

 

[ScottAH]

We need pics so we can help

Here's a couple pictures, pretty much just a straight shot of 1.5" abs

 

[breplum]

Pool shops maybe, but they would typically only stock 2" size for pools.
Unless grey water diversion is popular around you, plumbing shops do not keep them around either.

 

[Jeff Handy]

Yes, it is annoyingly difficult to find a good three way these days, haha!