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notacomputation
03-08-2006, 05:18 PM
what's the difference between stepping down the line and keeping the 1/4" grade and just going with a steeper grade

jadnashua
03-08-2006, 05:32 PM
From what I've read, if the slope is too great, the fluids no longer carry (float) the solids along.

jimbo
03-08-2006, 08:43 PM
Jim, this issue has been hotly debated, but I think the theory that the water outruns the turds has been debunked. I don't remember anyone actually quoting a code section which placed a maximum on the slope.

Can anyone put this to bed once and for all?

hj
03-09-2006, 07:01 AM
No way. People are still looking for "Big Foot" and the Lochness Monster. I believe it was Bacon who said, "A man convicted against his will, remains unconvicted still."