1″ C x C x FTG Tee: Is It Sold Anywhere? (plumbing101.i234.me) Question Does anyone sell a 1-inch copper tee that is C x C x FTG? I can find “street tees” only up to three-quarter inch. A 1-inch size would simplify my layout and save joints. Answer Most suppliers do not stock a 1-inch… Continue reading 1″ C x C x FTG Tee: Is It Sold Anywhere?
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Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher? (plumbing101.i234.me) Question When planning a new kitchen, space gets tight fast. Many ask if the sink’s trap arm can block a dishwasher. The trap arm is the horizontal pipe from the P-trap to the wall. It must slope to the vented drain and still leave room to slide… Continue reading Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
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
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
Stop Laundry Sink Smells: Liberty 404 Hookup
Stop Laundry Sink Smells: Liberty 404 Hookup (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I have a Liberty 404 that pumps from a basement sink. The washer now drains into that sink, and it smells. Can I tie the washer discharge straight to the 404? I planned a trap between the washer and the pump. I also thought about a… Continue reading Stop Laundry Sink Smells: Liberty 404 Hookup
How to Plumb a Double-Sink Disposal
How to Plumb a Double-Sink Disposal (plumbing101.i234.me) Question I am installing an InSinkErator Badger 5 (1/2 hp) under a double sink. There is no dishwasher. The disposal outlet lines up with the horizontal pipe that feeds a tee, then a single P-trap, then the wall drain. The manual mentions two traps. The disposal also features… Continue reading How to Plumb a Double-Sink Disposal
Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher?
Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher? (plumbing101.i234.me) When designing a new kitchen, plumbing layout can raise tough questions. Many homeowners ask if the trap arm that runs from the wall to the sink could block a dishwasher from sliding into place. Question: If the trap arm comes out of a 2×4 exterior wall and runs… Continue reading Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher?
Don’t Extend From a Gas Drip Leg—Here’s Why
Don’t Extend From a Gas Drip Leg—Here’s Why (plumbing101.i234.me) You asked: A plumber wants to remove the plug in the drip leg and run a 17-foot gas line to a basement laundry room. Is that okay? Quick Answer No. You should not extend a new branch from a drip leg. What a Drip Leg Does A… Continue reading Don’t Extend From a Gas Drip Leg—Here’s Why
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