Seattle / note 24

Separate the cabinet's overlapping water routes

A sink cabinet may contain faucet supplies, basin seals, a drain assembly, disposal, dishwasher connections, and electrical equipment. Match moisture to an operating stage before naming the source.

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OBSERVERoom / trigger / extentVERIFYIdentity / scope / terms

Scene note

Dry only safely reachable surfaces, then observe ordinary faucet use or basin drainage if water is contained. Stop immediately if the wet edge grows or approaches powered equipment.

First five minutes

Put these five details on the same page

Each note narrows the conversation without pretending to reveal a concealed cause.

Supply stage

Watch accessible connections while the faucet runs before the basin begins draining.

Basin stage

Check rim, deck, and bowl edges during ordinary use without overfilling.

Drain stage

Observe the trap and accessible joints only while the basin empties.

Appliance stage

Tie dishwasher or disposal operation to the first cabinet change.

Electrical edge

End observation before water reaches a receptacle, cord, switch, or powered device.

Solution map

Keep responsibility visible while the evidence changes

Note whether water begins during flow, basin filling, drain-down, disposal use, dishwasher discharge, or idle time. Include the highest first wet point you can see without reaching behind equipment.

01Protect the immediate area.
02Write what can be observed safely.
03Identify the responsible party.
04Authorize a supported scope.

Closeout note

Leave the next reader a usable record

The final record should split plumbing work from appliance service, electrical assessment, cabinet drying, shelf replacement, and any area that remained concealed.