Clay Studio Sink Trap

Apply the pvc primer and cement according to directions on the containers to glue the pipes in place.

Clay studio sink trap.

Reservoir trap system. Sink traps are an added cost to your studio but could save future plumbing costs depending on what you make. Use silicon sealant to seal all the holes after the pipes are in place. The clay studio in philadelphia is one of the nation s oldest and most respected centers for ceramics bringing together artists students residents and visitors around the art and craft of clay.

The drawing should be self explanatory. 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. 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. Enter the sink trap.

Sink traps the gleco clay trap provides you with an economical plumbing trap that is easily installed and maintained. In this post potter charan sachar explains the cool design of his easy to make and super effective sink trap. Basically the sink trap catches any material heavier than water. With its studios classrooms galleries shop and claymobile the studio is a welcoming local destination with a global reach.

If you are doing ceramics making paper painting regularly with acrylic paint or have multiple people using your space i recommend a sink trap. It is best to have a professional plumber connect the clay trap to the sink and to the outlet drain. Finally use a sink strainer to prevent large items from entering the pipes. 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.

Whether you only need a small unit as a protective measure or a large bucket sized collection chamber to handle a high traffic studio we have the right clay sink trap for you. We have used this studio sink drain trap method at lakeside pottery for several years and with thousands of users very successfully. Shop our collection of sink traps for pottery studios at sheffield pottery today. The idea is that most of the clay will settle in the outer container.

All you will need is a 5 7 pipe and follow instructions as illustrated below. 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.