Hi Guys,
I'm remodeling my basement shower due to water damage and plan on using the Kerdi shower drain So, I was wondering if I could get some advise on a few plumbing concerns. I've done basic plumbing in the past, but nothing on this scale and for that reason, I'm contemplating hiring a professional.
I've attached pictures of my concrete slab and drain. I believe this is a CI pipe. I want to replace the trap and reposition the drain in the center of the shower. The slab slopes from where the drain is now (high point) to the opposite wall (bottom of picture).
My questions:
1) Is there a reason why this drain was set close to the shower head side of the wall and not in the center from the beginning? This was never a bath.
2) Does it look like it would even be possible to move this drain to the center?
3) Is it safe to assume the trap is on the side of the drain that is closest to the bottom of the picture?
Also, I have concerns about that copper pipe in the corner of the wall.
4) Is this a vent?
5) It looks like there is water damage on the joint of that pipe. Is it possible for a vent to leak?
6) Should that joint be replaced?
Many Thanks!
I'm remodeling my basement shower due to water damage and plan on using the Kerdi shower drain So, I was wondering if I could get some advise on a few plumbing concerns. I've done basic plumbing in the past, but nothing on this scale and for that reason, I'm contemplating hiring a professional.
I've attached pictures of my concrete slab and drain. I believe this is a CI pipe. I want to replace the trap and reposition the drain in the center of the shower. The slab slopes from where the drain is now (high point) to the opposite wall (bottom of picture).
My questions:
1) Is there a reason why this drain was set close to the shower head side of the wall and not in the center from the beginning? This was never a bath.
2) Does it look like it would even be possible to move this drain to the center?
3) Is it safe to assume the trap is on the side of the drain that is closest to the bottom of the picture?
Also, I have concerns about that copper pipe in the corner of the wall.
4) Is this a vent?
5) It looks like there is water damage on the joint of that pipe. Is it possible for a vent to leak?
6) Should that joint be replaced?
Many Thanks!
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