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The floor drain would be optional. There is no requirement for it in the plumbing code. It would however be convenient for overflow problems and cleanup. … So, again a floor drain would be convenient in several areas of the house but is not required. Good luck! …

You need to get a drain plug that will give you a watertight seal. If you can plug the sink so it holds water then the vent stack can't draw air through your sink. …

An AAV can be installed as long as it is 4" above the trap. Just add a vertical to that run and put the AAV above the line. That would be your easiest solution anyway. Otherwise, as Isherwood points …

When you remove that part, the water will drain out anyway. Better to control the drain especially if the water is hot. …

The softener drain line is supposed to be air gapped about 2" from the drain water level to prevent growth of bacteria working its way back up the line. … If you fasten your lines to a piece of double strut (or other blocking) so they terminate above the drain with a 90° fitting, then they can drain into the opening without a bowl. …

Usually the drain solenoid opens and since the pump is running all the water goes out the drain instead of through the sprayers. … It doesn't drain by gravity since it pumps up to the sink tailpiece or other entry to the plumbing drain system. …

If you have an air compressor you can plumb in a connector for an air line after the shuttoff valve for the line. Then leave the faucet open at the end of the line and connect the air compressor with …

That would drain as much water as possible from the pipe after each use. Good luck! …

If this is a basement toilet, it is also possible the main line is clogged and all drain water is backing up into the toilet. But you said all the other drains are fine. … Plungers don't work on serious clogs you may need to buy or rent a drain snake. If all else fails, call a drain cleaning service. They have heavy duty equipment for these emergencies. Good luck! …

The sink next to the shower is almost surely tied into the same main drain line. The clog is apparently beyond the reach of the snake that you tried. … You either need to get a longer drain snake from a box store (you may even be able to rent one), or call a drain cleaning service. Good luck! …

The perimeter drain tile you spoke of is supposed to be on the outside of the wall at the footing and carry the water away from the house or into a sump to be pumped away. Good luck! …

It seems to me that what is happening is when the 3rd floor toilet flushes, the volume of air in the 3 story length drain pipe needs to go somewhere, and it is venting out through the ground floor toilet …

The trap and overflow tube come as an assembly and the overflow tube usually has two threaded bosses to mount your overflow drain cover and a rubber gasket that goes up against the back of the tub to seal … Look for a new tub trap assembly with the drain and overflow included to suit your bathroom trim design (polished chrome, brushed nickel, etc.). Good luck! …

Sounds like it will be a lot cheaper and easier to create a drain field in your grassy area. Good luck! …

I would stain the concrete or tile it and leave the drains there. I don't think carpet belongs in basements. You are just asking for trouble like mold, mildew, etc. Good luck!