Clay Studio Sink Trap

Finally use a sink strainer to prevent large items from entering the pipes.

Clay studio sink trap.

Apply the pvc primer and cement according to directions on the containers to glue the pipes in place. Building a sink trap can be a daunting task but this three bucket sink trap makes the task seem super do able. When setting up a studio it is important to find a safe way to wash your hands and tools without harming your drain or the environment. The gleco trap is connected below the sink and collects solids in a bottle which has a fill line.

The drawing should be self explanatory. Sink traps the gleco clay trap provides you with an economical plumbing trap that is easily installed and maintained. With its studios classrooms galleries shop and claymobile the studio is a welcoming local destination with a global reach. When the solids reach the fill line the trap is drained through a valve the bottle is exchanged with a replacement bottle the valve shut and the trap is back in service.

Reservoir trap system. Shop our collection of sink traps for pottery studios at sheffield pottery today. Sink traps are an added cost to your studio but could save future plumbing costs depending on what you make. Clay sink traps are available in both plastic and metal containers and come in a variety of sizes to cover all of your studio needs.

All you will need is a 5 7 pipe and follow instructions as illustrated below. In this post potter charan sachar explains the cool design of his easy to make and super effective sink trap. The 2 gallon bucket keeps the suction plate out of most of the clay and then the 1 quart bucket keeps it above any sediment that makes it into the 2 gallon bucket. We have used this studio sink drain trap method at lakeside pottery for several years and with thousands of users very successfully.

If you are doing ceramics making paper painting regularly with acrylic paint or have multiple people using your space i recommend a sink trap. The idea is that most of the clay will settle in the outer container. Owning a clay studio sink trap can save you thousands on plumbing bills. Enter the sink trap.

Use silicon sealant to seal all the holes after the pipes are in place. Insert a piece of pipe in the drain the pipe has to fit the drain hole of the sink tightly. It is best to have a professional plumber connect the clay trap to the sink and to the outlet drain.