How to Move a 2″ Sink Drain 8.5″ During a Bathroom Remodel When remodeling a bathroom, adjusting plumbing fixtures like a sink drain is often necessary. If you’re facing the challenge of moving a 2″ drain 8.5″, here’s how to tackle it efficiently. Q: How can I move a 2″ sink drain 8.5″ over in… Continue reading How to Move a 2″ Sink Drain 8.5″ During a Bathroom Remodel
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How to Replace Toilet Flange & Shower Drain During Remodel
How to Replace Toilet Flange & Shower Drain During Remodel When remodeling a bathroom, it’s important to tackle plumbing updates while the space is accessible. Here’s how you can replace a toilet flange, adjust your rough-in, and handle a shower drain replacement. Q: How can I replace my old toilet flange while remodeling? A: Replacing… Continue reading How to Replace Toilet Flange & Shower Drain During Remodel
What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?
What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?(plumbing101.i234.me) — Walking into your basement and finding a small lake under a broken PVC pipe is every homeowner’s nightmare. The good news? You can fix it — but it’s important to understand what caused it before you glue up a quick patch. Here’s what might have happened… Continue reading What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?
Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain
Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain Is your bathroom vanity sink backing up with black debris? Learn why this happens in older homes and how to fix the real cause of the clog. A bathroom sink that refuses to drain can be frustrating, especially in older homes. In a two-flat building built in the early… Continue reading Why Your Bathroom Sink Won’t Drain
Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain
Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain Planning to tie a new shower and bathtub into existing plumbing? Learn proper venting, pipe size, and fittings to avoid code violations and clogs. Home remodels often bring new plumbing challenges. A common situation is adding a bathtub and shower drain to an existing setup. While this may… Continue reading Adding a New Shower and Bathtub Drain
Drain Slope: 1/4 or 3/8 In/ft? Real Answers
Drain Slope: 1/4 or 3/8 In/ft? Real Answers (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I read many opinions on the drain slope for nearly level runs. Some cap the slope at 1/2 inch per foot. Others allow 3 inches. Many say 1/4 inch per foot is ideal for most cases. I even considered field tests with sagged pipes and… Continue reading Drain Slope: 1/4 or 3/8 In/ft? Real Answers
Basement Bathroom Drain Slope Issues
Basement Bathroom Drain Slope Issues Basement remodels can be stressful, especially when the budget forces you to do the plumbing yourself. A common challenge is working with drains and vents under a concrete slab. Today we’ll answer some key questions to help guide your project. Q: How do I know if my drain slope is… Continue reading Basement Bathroom Drain Slope Issues