Can a 9-Inch Sink Fit a Vent Loop?

Can a 9-Inch Sink Fit a Vent Loop?

A deeper kitchen sink can create a tight plumbing problem fast. This is very true with a 30-inch by 19-inch by 9-inch undermount sink. In a 33-inch cabinet, every inch matters. The main issue is the 45-degree offset in the vent loop. That offset may block the new sink bowl. The pipes also cannot move… Continue reading Can a 9-Inch Sink Fit a Vent Loop?

Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent

Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent

A septic gas smell after pumping can be scary. It can feel worse when the smell reaches a bedroom. That is even more serious when a child sleeps nearby. In this case, the smell showed up after a shower. The home had a three-chamber septic tank with a lift station. The tank had been pumped… Continue reading Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent

Deep Main Drain? Wet Vent This 3-Fixture Bath

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

Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?

Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?

You found a 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC that sat outside for years in NYC. It was a makeshift gutter runoff on a shaded wall. It saw cold winters and wet weather. Now you want to reuse it for plumbing vents. Quick Q&A Q: Can I reuse old outdoor PVC for my vent pipes? A: Maybe,… Continue reading Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?

Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions

Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions Remodeling left your toilet without a roof vent? Learn if using a cleanout junction with a wall vent is a safe plumbing solution. When remodeling a barn or other outbuilding, plumbing venting can become a challenge. Vents are needed for toilets to flush properly and to keep sewer gas out.… Continue reading Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions

Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?

Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC? Wondering if your toilet can be vented without a roof vent using a common waste and vent system? Learn what IPC 915.1 really allows. Many homeowners run into venting questions when building or remodeling. A common issue is whether a toilet can be connected without a vent… Continue reading Do Toilets Need a Roof Vent Under IPC?