Clever way to create access panel in this kitchen unit?

Some_randomer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122705865#Comment_122705865

Yes correct. I came across him on a different forum, aam, and he's answered a fair few questions there. He replied to one of my posts and a mod commented on it after, kind of introducing him, so he seemed legit.

After he went awol I got talking to the owner of the company he was working for when he did my job, and the owner said he let him go as his work was poor quality. He also said he asked to see his qualifications (only after he hired him mind you), and he said he's fully qualified.

Vfrtgb

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122706041#Comment_122706041

The search function is not working properly here but even with what is available it shows him asking what seems like basic enough plumbing questions as recent as March of this year.

awec

Please do not post anything that would identify this person either directly or indirectly.

smuggler.ie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122703732#Comment_122703732

This thread is in DIY - my bad that i assumed you intend to Do It Yourself 😉

Now that i spend half an hour reading your original thread and looking at images - no point destructing fine cabinet - it has suffered enough already.

Looks like to rectify that problem you will have to remove sink,cabinet and have proper access to pipes, not just "hatch door".

ted1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122706041#Comment_122706041

if he was working for a company. Then it’s the companies responsibility to fix it

smuggler.ie

Of course without exact measurements hard to say for sure, but wouldn't it be better:
instead gaining ~4" to have toilet outlet right to the back, have it from left side. You would need to box it, but you would loose many bends, shorten the length of 4" to the main stack and gain some fall

This perhaps would affect what design toiled could be installed, but you would have shelve for your rolls and brush 😊
90 bend would need to be replaced to one with 50mm inlet to allow shower connection, something like this

Fall levels to be ensured

Some_randomer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122707149#Comment_122707149

Ok, so do you mean a toilet with a side waste pipe, something like this?

Eastbrook Back To Wall Close Coupled Toilet Pan | UK Bathroom Store

smuggler.ie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122708489#Comment_122708489

Perhaps, but not necessary. Even your current-one might just work.
As said - you need to get plumber(different one)or someone with "knowledge and imagination" to asses current installation, measure and confirm this version of pipe layout would work/fit.
Due to boxing for the pipe your toilet might need to be moved forward - clearance to entrance/door to be checked. In some situations(as potentially yours) compromise might be taken in consideration(toilet protrude into door opening by few inches).
Main thing remain - pipe fall levels to be maintained to ensure waste water escape in acceptable phase to prevent backing-up to any/all appliances.

Some_randomer

Ok so I removed the kitchen unit and cut out some of the plasterboard, so now it's easier to see what's going on:

I had a good DIY-er friend help me with it. He reckons either there's a blockage in the last section of the 4-inch pipe connecting to the stack, or the hole in the soil stack where the 4x4 coupling connects is smaller than needed, which would restrict the waste water draining into it.

Just need to find a good plumber now to look at it, so if anyone could recommend a Dublin based one by pm I'd be most grateful 👍️

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122771439#Comment_122771439

I think that the blockage is from a lack of fall, but yes, a good plumber would be the best bet there now that you've opened up the access.

GreeBo

Seems like "you" could tee the new toilet waste directly into the main soil pipe, based on your pictures of the new ensuite?

/edit

ah, I just spotted the more recent picture where this is all tiled….

In my albeit limited experience, this is going to cause you nothing but trouble if you leave it as is.

Some_randomer

Ok so I have someone to fix this, they said they can remove the old pipes and do it properly. This is the list of materials they're planning to use:

Does this look like it'll work?