Questions tagged [drain]
Use this tag for plumbing-related drains such as under sinks, including when something is clogged it is helpful to include this so it is clear it is a drain clog.
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How to adapt to drain connection that is too low for vanity shelf?
I found a similar thread, but kind of old. Looking for ideas for my particular situation.
You can see in this picture that our nice new vanity doesn't leave room for the p-trap when making the drain ...
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How do I tap into this drain?
Related to Can I tap into the kitchen / dishwasher drain pipe with my washing machine?, but not the same.
I want to plumb a dehumidifier into a drain for a bathroom sink on the other side of the wall. ...
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Sink Drain Stopper Removal - Cannot Unscrew a piece of plastic is stopping me from unscrewing it
I am trying to unscrew the connector for the sink drain stopper, but a piece of plastic is in the way. I am not sure how they got it on the first place with this plastic in the way.
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How do I remove this shower drain?
It gets blocked easily and I need to get this bit off so I can sort it but it’s stuck.
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What to do about disconnected metal pipe for drain vent?
I noticed in my basement by one of my drains the pipe that goes up to vent is disconnected. It looks like the connection must have rusted and broke free at some point. I believe this means the sewer ...
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How to remove this pipe that appears to be glued in?
My basement utility sink has been draining slowly, so I removed the P trap looking for a clog. It was totally clean so the issue seems to be further down the line and beyond my comfort zone.
Anyways, ...
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Help me identify rough pipe please!
Can you help me identify pipe number 1? I have a picture of the inside and not sure what it is and if it needs access. I think I have the other pipes correct...
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What size Schluter linear shower drain should I use?
I’m installing the 38” x 76” Schluter linear drain shower tray. I purchased the 35-7/16” linear drain which will give about 1.5” on each side which I’m a bit worried about how to fit tile into that ...
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Have I properly vented my bathroom remodel?
4 years ago I purchased a 30yrs abandoned home and started doing its remodel. The house is 1 level on a concrete slab and all the plumbing was Cast Iron for drains and galvanized pipes for water. I've ...
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What to do if shower drain pipe is enclosed in concrete
I have 2in abs pipe coming up from a concrete slab for a shower. Unfortunately I am a beginner and put concrete right around the pipe instead of leaving some space for the drain to be installed. What ...
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Redirect plugged gutter downspout drain
The rear gutter downspout drain at the back of my house is apparently clogged (or crushed, or overgrown with roots). The previous homeowner said a nearby window well flooded due to the overflow and ...
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Can I install a p-trap with AAV onto a horizontal sewer line?
I currently have a standpipe for a dryer (no p-trap and unvented) which connects (via some elbows) to a horizontal sewer line in the basement. I would like to (a) install a p-trap in the basement ...
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How can I check if my sink drain is properly trapped and vented without opening walls?
This is another question in my series of understanding my drain/sewer.
I have a bathroom sink with a p-trap that enters the bathroom wall. Underneath the bathroom is a basement where I see the pipe ...
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Do I need a p-trap although no sewer gases noticable and how to correct it?
I noticed that my washing machine drain may not be properly vented: There is just an ABS pipe sticking up behind the laundry. In the basement underneath, it just goes into a cast iron sewer line that'...
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Why are p-trap j-bends reversed depending on application?
Whenever I install P-traps under sinks (eg, usually inside a cabinet or the like, but outside of a wall, using threaded fittings), the asymmetrical J-bend has the straight side towards the drain and ...
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How to add condensate drain to this small section of cast iron/PVC sewer line?
I am looking for a way to connect a condensate drain line (pump from HPWH and HP) to this sewer part:
The bottom part seems to be cast iron, the top part PVC. I do not know how they are connected.
If ...
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What drain line can I use for a basement utility washtub?
I'm planning on installing a basement utility washtub in my woodshop, and finding a suitable drain is the main obstacle in placement of the tub. What should I be looking for in terms of a proper drain ...
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How do I fix my bathtub drain plug that's not working?
I've looked online and couldn't figure out exactly what I need to do.
I just moved to a new flat and found out that the bathtub drain plug doesn't work well, so water leaves from the bathtub pretty ...
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Can I use RedGard on my shower drain?
One day my wife was showering and some water starting coming out of a light fixture underneath the shower. I opened it up and didn't see any leaking pipes, and determined it was around the gasket ...
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Dual kitchen sink is draining very slow
my cousin-in law's sink is draining very slow.
I believe it is because she has been washing guinea pig grass/hay or something else down the sink, and now there is a blockage(s) somewhere.
After some ...
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dishwasher install with standpipe
I am working on installing a new dishwasher. The location of the install is also the location of an old washing machine (and not directly adjacent to the sink) so I was hoping to use the old ...
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How Do I Frame an Opening in My Bathroom Floor
I am fixing termite eaten and improperly spaced joists in my home. I need to create space for the bathtub drain fixtures, which are currently riding right up on a joist that runs under the bathtub, ...
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Replace old shower drain from the 80’s
newbie there
I move into a house from the 80’s. The bathroom needed to be renovated.
I have demolished the shower pan and now need to replaced the shower drain attached. It seems like a valve on top ...
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How do I get the water to completely drain from my tub with a drain in the end wall?
I have an old school bathtub where the drain is vertical at the end of the tub instead of flat and in the middle. So the all of the water doesn’t roll down all the way and some of it ends up sitting, ...
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How can I accomodate a vanity with drawers when the drain is on right wall?
Is it possible to install a bathroom vanity with drawers between two walls where the drain is on the right wall? Here is the inside of the existing vanity:
The bottom of the drain is 12.5" from ...
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Can't attach hose to water heater
Trying to flush my electric water heater.
The flush pipe is very inconveniently located, so it's impossible to attach a hose due to the black plastic thing.
What do I do? Is there some sort of a ...
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Tub not draining, despite entire trip drain assembly removed?
A friend of mine flipped the drain in my tub closed, which probably hasn't been done in a decade or more. Unfortunately, flipping it back to open has not allowed the water to drain. I've already ...
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Adjusting plumbing to double sink
I am installing double sink vanity replacing single sink. I need both drains to be on the left side of the stack. Which option is better? Option 1 or option 2? All the pipes are 1 1/2 inch. I would ...
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Connecting double vanity do single drain with distance above 30inches
I purchased double vanity and thought I will be able to just connct it using single trap to existing 1 1/2 wall drain
After some reading I found out that this is only allowed when distance is less ...
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Feed the drain pan drain hose through the indirect drain pipe, so that the washer drain pan can slide with the washer & dryer stack
Contemplating a solution to the problem of a small laundry closet on an upper floor and a tall and heavy front-loading stack that would barely fit through the door. It seems impossible to slide the ...
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Can I replace this trip lever/drain stopper combo by myself?
As you can see in the images, this very old trip lever seems to be connected to the drain lever as one solid piece. I expected for there to be an arm and spring, but I cannot pull either end out from ...
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How do we add removable concrete plinth protection to an existing building
There is a short concrete wall and there's building main wall.
The water collects between the gap and this goes into the foundation.
I want to build the plinth protection above the height of Short ...
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Will this work? Shower drain to Flow Well to Storm Drain
My outside shower drain runs 12 feet to a dry well. It backs up after a minute or two after showering. I'm looking at other options and would appreciate any feedback. I have several neighbors with ...
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Bathtub drain top insert stopper stuck
How do I know for sure if this section where crossmember is that it's supposed to come out?
I've twisted a wrench on trying to use that crossmember to turn counter clockwise.
So far I heated it up ...
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how do I fix overflow on tub? [closed]
Tub at new place looks as such.
I want to find a cover for overflow drain but I'm having a hard time.
Bought this cover kit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-Lift-and-Turn-Bath-Tub-Drain-Trim-Kit-...
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How do I drain my softener, RO, and acid neutralizer with limited space & vent it properly?
I recently installed an acid neutralizer, water softener, and reverse osmosis system in my garage. I have it draining through the wall into my crawlspace tying into the main 4 inch drain line. I have ...
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HVAC condensation drain and weird concrete bulge [closed]
Does anyone know why I developed a bulge on my concrete near my condensation drain? And what is that copper pipe coming up from the floor?
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Kitchen drain not downward sloping. fix or leave alone
Just a quick question. I'm living in a new place and getting familiar with the property. I was going to reinstall a new sink drain as well as a multi stage RO filter when I noticed after the p-trap ...
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How do I remove the fitting for this drain so that I can fit a base cabinet over top?
Let me start by saying I’m in no way a plumber, but I know some basics to get by and hoping this is something I can tackle myself. I just want to make sure I know what materials I’m dealing with, what ...
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Why did a new drain pipe cause my septic tank to smell outside?
We have (what I think) is a pretty standard setup: various drains converge in the basement and exit through a single pipe out to the septic tank. I have lived in this house for 13 months and never ...
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What to do about noise coming from Sink drain pipe
My sink's outlet pipe is connected to a drain pipe which connects with building outlet pipe.
The rain that comes from roof top is carried by a pipe which is connected with the building outlet pipe.
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Faucet drain plug chain attachment
Where does the drain plug chain attach on the faucet? We are installing a vintage faucet in our tub, but can’t locate where the drain plug chain attaches to the faucet.
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Temporary dishwasher drain without sink, is this ok?
Remodelling kitchen. Our counter and sink will be installed in about a month. Until then, I wanted to have the dishwasher hooked up. I did this, but I’m not sure if this is sound. After doing it, I ...
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Imrpove drainage
We have a negetive slope driveway, it has a dry well right in front of the garage door with a big drain cover, every time it rains heavily, water flows into garage, due to unevenness of the floor, ...
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How to seal off sewer gasses on a 3" horizontal sewer pipe coming into a sump pit?
I have a drain in the front vestibule that I've turned into a sump pit since I have stormwater backup that I need pumped out of it when the backyard floods and overflows into the front drain through ...
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need help identifying an outdoor drain
We just got into a new house that's built into a hill.
Can anyone tell me what these are?
I think the dark drain is part of a french drain, but near that is an open PVC pipe that's pretty much just a ...
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Sink strainer rotates to stopper position when water is running
I have a standard kitchen sink strainer/stopper, like in the images below.
When water is running, it frequently rotates to the stopper position, in the direction of the current around the drain.
There’...
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1-1/4 inch sink drain tailpiece into 2 inch p-trap in bathroom
TLDR - I want to replace a bathroom vanity that currently has a totally glued 2" p-trap (that is in good condition except for the oddness of the setup). Hoping I can use the p-trap as is by ...
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Plumber's putty or silicone for tub drain?
I am replacing the drain and overflow on an enamel-coated steel tub with an ABS tub drain kit. The new drain shoe is ABS, and the drain/strainer on the top side of the tub is chromed metal. What kind ...
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How do I trap and vent this new drain line?
I am re-working my laundry area. Previously, it had only one device connected to the drain line - a single sink, into which the washing machine (and everything else) drained.
Now I would like to add a ...
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