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Schluter®-KERDI-DRAIN hair catcher
Schluter KD-STR fits inside the Kerdi drain and is a purpose built hair strainer.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Schluter-Kerdi-Drain-ABS-Strainer-KD-STR/309686213?irgwc=1&im_rewards=1&cm_mmc=afl-...
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Drainback system for a cabin on piers
The basic foundation of an easily drained water supply system is to build it on the same principles that a waste-water system follows - every pipe, consistently and without fail slopes to the drain ...
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How to adapt to drain connection that is too low for vanity shelf?
ASTM D3311 specifies that the trap of a 1-1/4" p-trap must sag at least 3-3/8" from center of outlet to center of the trap's low point. ASME A112.18.2 prescribes performance standards ...
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How can I check if my sink drain is properly trapped and vented without opening walls?
I actually learned another trick that worked: Flush a nearby toilet while listening into the standpipe. Is the flushing audible from inside the pipe? If yes, there is no trap.
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How do I remove this shower drain?
Only the centre part in this picture rotates/unscrews. The outer ring looks like it will, but the lugs provide a space for water to run under the cover.
Unscrew the centre part anticlockwise with ...
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What to do about disconnected metal pipe for drain vent?
I am not a plumber. However, I have a similar problem. Based on my experience, I offer these observations:
Cast iron pipe (CI) OD is smaller than PVC. In my case, the CI is ~4.25", vs 4.5&...
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How do I tap into this drain?
The pipe going up is most likely a vent. If you're going to start doing plumbing, you should take a bit of time to understand that vents are important to your drains working without making your house ...
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Sink Drain Stopper Removal - Cannot Unscrew a piece of plastic is stopping me from unscrewing it
I don't think there's anything to unscrew. This looks like a spring-fit clamp that you'd simply flex off its locking tabs.
There's no water pressure on these ball seals, so it doesn't take much to ...
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What to do about disconnected metal pipe for drain vent?
Cutting - either rent an iron pipe cutter, or use a hacksaw with some care. The pipe cutter will do it clean and quick, the hacksaw is messy.
Joining - "Ferncos" (the "Band-aid" of ...
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Air Admittance Valve is stuck and there is very little pipe to work with. How do I replace?
So I was able to solve this. As I was trying to break it free, I ended up breaking off the pipe coming out of the wall (and yes, the threads were glued). Luckily, it was after the 90 degree elbow. I ...
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How to remove this pipe that appears to be glued in?
You have already removed a slip joint nut (which someone who doesn't understand slip joints slathered some sealant on, pointlessly. Those threads don't seal, they just hold the tapered sealing washer ...
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Help me identify rough pipe please!
A quick Google search for canplas 3283 reveals that it is a backwater valve.
It prevents sewer backup.
The pipe is just an access tube.
https://canplas.com/plumbing/product_category/backwater-valves/
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Have I properly vented my bathroom remodel?
I still have trouble interpreting your sketch. Is this a correct interpretation?
(Three bathrooms, all on the same level)
If yes, then I see some issues with the arrangement.
This would not be ...
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What size Schluter linear shower drain should I use?
I don't think that there is a single answer to this question. It comes down to a combination of your shower dimensions, the tile that you are using, and user preference.
They also make a linear drain ...
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Have I properly vented my bathroom remodel?
For the VS1, WC1, S1 bathroom group, you may be able to wet vent the whole thing with a fixture vent for VS1 (under the International Plumbing Code--the Uniform Plumbing code would not allow S1 wet ...
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