A sewer smell in a lower-level bathroom can be hard to trace. This is even more true in a three-level condo. The smell may seem to be coming from the toilet. It may also seem like it is coming from the sink. But the real source can be somewhere nearby. In this case, the bottom… Continue reading Sewer Smell in Condo Half Bath? Check This
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Deep Main Drain? Wet Vent This 3-Fixture Bath
You have a tough bathroom rough-in. The layout is shower, toilet, then sink. The 4-inch main drain runs under the toilet. It is also about 4 feet deep. You are thinking about horizontal wet venting. That can work for many bathroom groups. But the details matter. Quick Q&A Q: Is a 4-foot vertical drop from… Continue reading Deep Main Drain? Wet Vent This 3-Fixture Bath
Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout
Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I am remodeling a bathroom with a shared kitchen stack. The lav and kitchen share a 2-inch line in the wall. A 2-inch branch under the floor serves the tub or shower. The toilet will sit over a 4-inch hub to the main drain. How should I… Continue reading Basement Bath Drains: Simple, Code-Smart Layout
Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan
Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I’m renovating a surprise basement bathroom in Seattle. All drains are under the slab and tie into the kitchen stack. I drew a plan, but I worry about the slope and the horizontal vent. Specifics: Where should the end-of-line cleanout go? Can I use a Fernco… Continue reading Seattle Basement Bath: Smart UPC DWV Plan