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I am needing to re-locate my laundry room. I got a quote for the work that was way more than I can afford currently so I'm going to try and tackle this myself. Some of the decisions I've made (e.g. using a mechanical vent) are b/c I have to get this done quickly and as inexpensively as possible...

This is a request for advice prior to seeking a few local estimates. I would like to have a utility tub installed in the basement directly below the kitchen sink in our mechanical room. The kitchen sink waste line is 1 1/2" pvc fed into a 2" vertical PVC line with cleanout 24" above slab that...

So I received a plumbing violation when I was trying to get an occupancy permit. I contracted a plumber to update the plumbing and he removed my cast iron stack and the abs glued to pvc and this is the final project for $2800 but is this correct? My concern is I smell sewer after I flush the...

Hey guys, thanks for the forum, it has helped me countless times. We have a question about wet venting. Every image in the plumbing codes we can find shows an offset toilet when wet venting. We want to know if there is any issue with connecting to a line directly underneath of the toilet. It...

I am doing a DIY basement remodel. Most of what needs to be done is to raise the current lines for the first floor up into the joists to raise the basement ceiling as far as possible. Before I scheduled an inspector to come I would love to get your thoughts. I'm not much of an artist so if you...

Hey Guys, I live in British Columbia, Canada and I'm in the process of relocating my clothes washer from my first floor to the second floor. It'll be pretty much right above where it is now within one joist bay. I believe I know the answer to this but I wanted to see if someone with more...

Hi All, cannot figure this one out. I know there has been similar posts. I have a split level home, Laundry machine is on the bottom floor, plumbing is in the crawl space. When I start the laundry, the sewer smell starts building from the drain hose. It takes about 30 seconds then slowly...

Installing a new bathroom in an existing walk-out basement in California (UPC plus). In trying to trench as little as possible, can a 2" dry vent for a single toilet, wye off after another fixture (washer box, vented separately) has wyed into the 3" toilet drain? Or have I created an illegal...

I have two 3" drains located about 3 feet from a 4" inch branch line sloped at 1/4". The branch line connects to 6" line outside the foundation. I plan to take the vent from top of the 4" cleanout (see picture) with 2" pipe to the roof. The vent could be dry or also be wet vent for a...

Recently having an issue with gurgling sounds in toilet and tub drain once toilet is flushed. Checked drainage pipes and vent stack and found no clog. Water runs down drains just fine. However noticed the bathroom sink drain pipe that is slightly upward and likely collecting water, blocking...

Hi folks, Looking for some guidance on a DIY basement rough-in. Thought I was done but had a bit of a brainwave and realized I don't think my shower venting is adequate considering it's tied in to the toilet drain. What would be the best way to resolve this properly? Any help would be much...

I am finishing my basement, where we had the builder put a drain line in for a kitchenette. I am wanting to also put in a second laundry in the basement, and have it share the same drain. The drain is 2 inch coming out of the slab. I have purchased the parts for the drain but want to make sure...

Im in CO using IPC. Can I run this group using one 2" vent? I would just run a separate 2" for the kitchen but I have a roof valley and would need to off set it anyway. Does the WC need a re-vent? I have 19 DFU's in this group, its a new construction ranch with a basement. I appreciate the...

How does this set up look as far as venting the shower? Lower left is a long sweep 3 inch soil stack from upstairs bathroom above (vented straight out the roof on second floor). The 3 inch horizontal run drops vertically into the basement where it ties in to the cast iron (to the upper right)...

Hello! I am in the process of renovating my basement and will be building a new bathroom as well. The contractor already installed the drains for a shower, a toilet and a sink and a 4" backflow valve (the Bow model with a trap door) because there was none previously.Now, since the old plumbing...

In my basement, there is an existing wash sink that drains directly into the main drain line via a 1.5" pipe. The washing machine currently drains into the sink but I would like to add a standpipe for it to drain into. First off, is my current setup fine the way it is installed without a vent...

We have a new home and one bathroom fan in particular has horrible cold backdraft from outside. The damper with the fan is angled at the top and bottom. It's not stuck. I suspect it is leaking in air or worse blowing open from the other side if enough air is hitting the flap. That particular...

Hi all, My question is: Is there an advantage or disadvantage to using a sanitary tee over a wye + 45 vertically for drain/venting purposes? Do wye + 45 fitting have any purpose in a stack application? I checked the forums and have never seen this discussed. I know sanitary tees are never...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm having a plumbing nightmare. I just bought this mobile home about 6 months ago. Recently someone pointed out to me that the washer was draining underneath the house. I didn't notice because I barely ever go on that side of the house where the water was...

i am in a condo association for a triple decker. we have many over flows. I think that it is related to a washer in basement that is not vented combined with extremely high usage of the washer. sometimes 25 cu ft /hr for 12 hours straight. its location is very close to where the kitchen stack...