CountryBumkin
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Thanks all for this great forum.
I am remodeling my shower into a steam shower. I was planning to put the steam generator in the attic above the shower location (I have a one story ranch in Oralndo FL). It never gets below freezing in the attic and it would (might) make plumbing the steam generator easier.
If I put the generator in the attic, I am thinking I could put the drain line (pressure blow-off valve and backflush line) directly into the vent line (1-1/2" or 2" I think) which passes by right next to the potential gererator mounting location. Is there any reason why I couldn't cut the vent (it's PVC) and install a Y fitting then route the generator lines into the Y? I'll use the appropriate fitting so the line is threaded into the Y and no sewer gases get into my attic.
This seems like a great solution unless you guys have a reason for me not to.
The atternative is that mount the generator at floor level (possibly in a cabinet) then break the slab and connect the drain/backflush into a new p-trap connected to my existing shower drain line via a Y fitting.
Thanks.
Mike
I am remodeling my shower into a steam shower. I was planning to put the steam generator in the attic above the shower location (I have a one story ranch in Oralndo FL). It never gets below freezing in the attic and it would (might) make plumbing the steam generator easier.
If I put the generator in the attic, I am thinking I could put the drain line (pressure blow-off valve and backflush line) directly into the vent line (1-1/2" or 2" I think) which passes by right next to the potential gererator mounting location. Is there any reason why I couldn't cut the vent (it's PVC) and install a Y fitting then route the generator lines into the Y? I'll use the appropriate fitting so the line is threaded into the Y and no sewer gases get into my attic.
This seems like a great solution unless you guys have a reason for me not to.
The atternative is that mount the generator at floor level (possibly in a cabinet) then break the slab and connect the drain/backflush into a new p-trap connected to my existing shower drain line via a Y fitting.
Thanks.
Mike
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