looks like if you can twist that tee to the left you ought to be able to adjust the p-trap to get it to line up. may need to shorten up the length coming down from the sink as well.

Looks like you may need a 45 elbow coming off the tee on drain. Or cut the tee and swivel it.

All you need to do is cut the tailpiece on the sink

Thanks for all the replies. The photo evidently doesn't adequately illustrate the problem. The only adjustable part is P-trap. The big pipe to the sewer, on the right, is not adjustable (not with my level of skill). The angle of the photo may not show it, but the tail pipe and the p-trap will line up if the assembly was movable and could swing over.
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Anyone familiar with flexible PVC. Is that a viable remedy?

Do not use flexible PVC pipe or you'll be sorry later on down the line!

Do as Cow Hop Ag recommended and cut the vertical pipe on the right an inch or 2 below the Tee. Purchase a union and reconnect/glue the pieces back together after you rotate the top portion to properly line up the p-trap with the tailpipe so you can connect them together.

Also as noted, shorten the tailpipe a little bit so it does not bottom out with the p-trap.

wisdom said:

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Thanks for all the replies. The photo evidently doesn't adequately illustrate the problem. The only adjustable part is P-trap. The big pipe to the sewer, on the right, is not adjustable (not with my level of skill). The angle of the photo may not show it, but the tail pipe and the p-trap will line up if the assembly was movable and could swing over.
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Anyone familiar with flexible PVC. Is that a viable remedy?

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This would work

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-1-1-2-in-Plastic-Slip-Joint-Extension-Tube/1070061

But it has a tendency for junk to build up internally on the flex part over time especially when used horizontally.

Unless you just want to cut and glue pvc
I would correct it with a 1 1/2 pvc 45 degree elbow coupling

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plumb-Pak-PP20557-Drain-Pipe-Elbow-With-Reducing-Washer-45-deg-1-1-2-in-Plastic/48040314?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=282&adid=22222222228035432949&wl0=&wl1=s&wl2=m&wl3=75838448074&wl4=aud-273067695102:pla-176145836434&wl5=9027891&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=111838817&wl11=online&wl12=48040314&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlcWLp7aH3gIVz7fACh3YuwEaEAYYCiABEgIhWPD_BwE

Gary79Ag said:

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Do not use flexible PVC pipe or you'll be sorry later on down the line!

Do as Cow Hop Ag recommended and cut the vertical pipe on the right an inch or 2 below the Tee. Purchase a union and reconnect/glue the pieces back together after you rotate the top portion to properly line up the p-trap with the tailpipe so you can connect them together.

Also as noted, shorten the tailpipe a little bit so it does not bottom out with the p-trap.

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I wouldn't rotate the tee. It would be easier to cut the 1 1/2 pvc reducer off and glue on a 45 elbow with new reducer

JP76 said:

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Gary79Ag said:

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Do not use flexible PVC pipe or you'll be sorry later on down the line!

Do as Cow Hop Ag recommended and cut the vertical pipe on the right an inch or 2 below the Tee. Purchase a union and reconnect/glue the pieces back together after you rotate the top portion to properly line up the p-trap with the tailpipe so you can connect them together.

Also as noted, shorten the tailpipe a little bit so it does not bottom out with the p-trap.

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I wouldn't rotate the tee. It would be easier to cut the 1 1/2 pvc reducer off and glue on a 45 elbow with new reducer

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Reason I went the route I did is because the pic doesn't really give you a good depiction of the distance between the 2 vertical pipes so I assumed rotating the drain line vertical section on the right to line up the p-trap section with the tailpipe would be the best solution. But that's JMHO. The 45 elbow may not work as easily as you note depending on the actual gap distance between the 2 vertical sections whereas rotating the right section to better align with the tailpipe would work regardless. Guess it's just my OCD kicking in seeing another coupler piece being added to this plumbing in order to resolve the issue. But to each his own...

And yeah, that flex piece you noted above and the issues with stuff gathering in the flex section is the main reason I wouldn't go that route. Did that before and never again!

Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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Yeah, I was wondering the same thing...

Plus, is that romex in the background running through a metal stud with no grommet/bushing installed to protect the wiring?

Damn OCD...

Swiveling the p-trap is not a problem. The problem is the inability to swing the pipe to the right over to position the p-trap under the sink. Maybe I need to call a plumber.

Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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This is an outdoor kitchen. Just installed new granite counter tops and the sink is a different size and located in a different spot. The sink is rarely actually used, so, no emergency situation here.
.....I think I will look into the 45 degree PVC connections. Apparently, I will need 2 of them.
.....Again. thanks for everyones' replies.

Gary79Ag said:

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Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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Yeah, I was wondering the same thing...

Plus, is that romex in the background running through a metal stud with no grommet/bushing installed to protect the wiring?

Damn OCD...

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I noticed all those and a couple others. But, I did my best to temper my OCD in my question.

wisdom said:

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Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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This is an outdoor kitchen. Just installed new granite counter tops and the sink is a different size and located in a different spot. The sink is rarely actually used, so, no emergency situation here.
.....I think I will look into the 45 degree PVC connections. Apparently, I will need 2 of them.
.....Again. thanks for everyones' replies.

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Ok - if it were indoor I was going to caution at the vent cap being lower than the sink itself was a no-no - especially if it were say second floor.

Och26-58-87 said:

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wisdom said:

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Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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This is an outdoor kitchen. Just installed new granite counter tops and the sink is a different size and located in a different spot. The sink is rarely actually used, so, no emergency situation here.
.....I think I will look into the 45 degree PVC connections. Apparently, I will need 2 of them.
.....Again. thanks for everyones' replies.

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Ok - if it were indoor I was going to caution at the vent cap being lower than the sink itself was a no-no - especially if it were say second floor.

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BTW, I relooked at the pics and realize there is grommets/bushings in the studs. I was focused on the center stud when I posted but saww the left stud now so all is good there!

wisdom said:

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Och26-58-87 said:

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Sorry, got to ask - how did you get in this situation with it like it is now? And where is this located in your house - or...?

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This is an outdoor kitchen. Just installed new granite counter tops and the sink is a different size and located in a different spot. The sink is rarely actually used, so, no emergency situation here.
.....I think I will look into the 45 degree PVC connections. Apparently, I will need 2 of them.
.....Again. thanks for everyones' replies.

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FYI, they also make a 22.5 degree elbow if needed.

The large vertical drain does not go anywhere but down. I would cut it, realign the p-trap, etc., mark it, then reconnect using a coupler.

Dodging the question. How did it end up so far off?

He said earlier, New countertop, New sink, different layout.

Go to hardware store, buy a bunch of different pieces, and eventually you can get it to work. Try to limit number of angles/curves, especially tighter angles.

Easy solution. Cut vertical pvc under the tee, turn the tee toward the drain and glue it back together with a coupling. Should cost about $1 if you have the glue. $5 if you don't.