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What do you do when the sewer is above the plumbing line and you need to install a toilet?
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∙ 18y ago
Your home improvement warehouse store or bathroom contractor should have "flush-up" toilet kits (sewage ejector pump, Qwik Jon is one I have installed. These are very handy where no sewer is available for standard toilet installation. The kit consists mainly of a tank and pump that will carry waste to the existing sewer lines and misc. parts and installation instructions. You provide the toilet and PVC from tank to sewer. They run about $800-$1000 depending on your needs (toilet only, or toilet, lav, & shower configuration). These require a GFCI outlet nearby so you may need an electrician, the rest is very easy. Good luck. In addition to the installation instructions I would recommend installing a "clean-out" in your PVC, especially if you are pumping a considerable distance, in case a clog develops.
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∙ 15y agoNeed to install a sewer pump to pump the sewer up to the sewer waste line
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What is the Plumbing drop to main sewer line if I am installing a toilet in the basement?
1/8" per foot (1% grade)
What is the plumbing drop to main sewer line if you are installing a toilet 40 feet from the exisiting sewer line?
5 inches of drop. 1/8 inch per foot.
Is the man who invented the toilet a scientist?
The man who invented the toilet--John Harrington--was an English nobleman. The infamous Thomas Crapper didn't invent the toilet, but he DID invent, among other plumbing products, the drain trap--a more important product than the toilet, as it made plumbing safe to have in your home. The trap keeps poisonous sewer gas from entering your house.
Why do you have to vent your bathroom plumbing?
To vent off odors emanating from the septic/sewer system and to allow the toilet to flush correctly and the other drains to empty correctly.
You want to install shower in the basement tying into the main drain for the house should there be some kind of backflow preventer installed between the shower trap and the main line to prevent backup?
If the existing sewer line is lower than basement grade (does it go into the basement floor and out of the house?) you can just connect in to the existing drain. By code, sewer lines must have a slope of 1/4 inch per running foot, meaning that raw sewage will run AWAY from the main plumbing stack of the house. If the sewer line is ABOVE the level of the basement plumbing fixtures, you will need to purchase and install a pump check-valve, and tank to install any plumbing below the house sewer line. If you have any questions, contact a licensed plumber to find out the needs of your home.
How did the fish get in the sewer?
some people flush their fish down the toilet when it dies, and the toilet is connected to the sewer.
How do you install a bathroom in your shop if you have a concrete floor with no drain lines or plumbing installed?
If you wanna make an omelet, you gotta crack some eggs. You are going to get a bit dirty, but no prob. You'll need to establish where your water supply is coming from, where you want the toilet located, the sink and shower, if you are installing one. You'll need an electric jack-hammer. You'll need to locate the closest sewer run to your project. If you can, send me a diagram of your desired project and I'll make a suggestion or two that may help. Recent technology has afforded homeowners and businesses the opportunity to install a toilet without running a plumbing line. To find a vendor near you search the web for keywords: "toilet no plumbing lines." For the truly adventurous and nature buffs, go to http://deandi.com/adventure/toilet to look at a great composting toilet.
Do toilets overflow?
the toilet overflows if either the building sewer, branch line in your sewer system or trap in your toilet gets clogged.
Can paper towels be flushed?
It is not recommended to flush paper towels down the toilet as they do not break down easily in water like toilet paper. Flushing paper towels can lead to clogs in plumbing or sewer systems. It is best to dispose of paper towels in the trash.
How do you install air gap in 3 inch sewer pipe?
By placing the waste 2x the diameter above the opening
Which country invented the toilet?
Alexander Cummings, not a country, patented the design for a flush toilet first. The S-shaped design that would give rise to the toilet prevented sewer gases from entering buildings. This design would later be modified as a U or J-shaped pipe trap located within plumbing fixtures.
What Health concerns are there regarding cast sewer plumbing?
Cast not a problem
