Southpaw134
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First, thank you in advance. I appreciate all feedback, good and bad.
I currently have a finished room (18 x 13) above my garage, attached is a partially finished space (6 x 13) which is currently used as a closet for storage. I would like to convert this closet to a 1/2 bath which would consist of a toilet and a sink.
Previously, prior to my purchase of the home, the hot water heater was located in this space (it was relocated to the garage, also before my purchase). There are some capped water lines and a 2" vent pipe running within the closet walls.
Before moving forward I think it is pertinent to mention that I have a concrete slab. I had two plumbers out to provide quotes for the necessary work and each had very different approaches.
The first plumber recommended that we add a 3" pipe from the closet down into the garage (inside wall of the garage). Once in the garage he would run the pipe along an I-beam across the garage to the outside wall (front of the house) and through the outside wall. I should mention that the outside wall is brick. Once outside the pipe would be run underground and connected to the existing sewer line.
The second plumber had a completely different idea. He recommended that we use some sort of unit (pump) that would essentially liquefy any sewage. Once liquefied he advised we could then use the 2" vent pipe to dispose of the sewage. It should be noted that there is a laundry sink in the garage plumbed to drain using this same vent pipe. I am sorry I do not have further details regarding the recommended equipment (pump), I was unable to leave work to meet with the plumber so I had my father stand in for me. The plumber is suppose to e-mail me the quote, hopefully I will have more information then (if needed).
Thank you to everyone who is able to provide any assistance or information.
I currently have a finished room (18 x 13) above my garage, attached is a partially finished space (6 x 13) which is currently used as a closet for storage. I would like to convert this closet to a 1/2 bath which would consist of a toilet and a sink.
Previously, prior to my purchase of the home, the hot water heater was located in this space (it was relocated to the garage, also before my purchase). There are some capped water lines and a 2" vent pipe running within the closet walls.
Before moving forward I think it is pertinent to mention that I have a concrete slab. I had two plumbers out to provide quotes for the necessary work and each had very different approaches.
The first plumber recommended that we add a 3" pipe from the closet down into the garage (inside wall of the garage). Once in the garage he would run the pipe along an I-beam across the garage to the outside wall (front of the house) and through the outside wall. I should mention that the outside wall is brick. Once outside the pipe would be run underground and connected to the existing sewer line.
The second plumber had a completely different idea. He recommended that we use some sort of unit (pump) that would essentially liquefy any sewage. Once liquefied he advised we could then use the 2" vent pipe to dispose of the sewage. It should be noted that there is a laundry sink in the garage plumbed to drain using this same vent pipe. I am sorry I do not have further details regarding the recommended equipment (pump), I was unable to leave work to meet with the plumber so I had my father stand in for me. The plumber is suppose to e-mail me the quote, hopefully I will have more information then (if needed).
Thank you to everyone who is able to provide any assistance or information.
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