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Can you add a 3rd bath next to existing bath and share the drains with the new sink toilet tub which would be located in the same area on the other side of the wall?
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Yes It just takes them a Little longer to drain in the unlikely event that they all drain at the same time.
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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.
What to do when your your toliet can't flush?
look in the tank and see if the flapper is working when turning the handle or then use a plunger or buy a toilet snake they are cheap. If you have kids or etc then maybe something jammed in the trap and if you can't get it out then take out the toilet and snake it backwards. If your toilet don't flush but the drains of other fixtures work fine then its something wrong with your toilet most cases. More information is actually needed to give a proper answer
When adding another toilet 6 feet from an existing toilet do you need a new vent and would 3-inch pipe be sufficient?
where one toilet is draining to its own unshared line, the line can be 3" but once both toilets are draining to the same line, it needs to be 4". in other words, from the first toilet to the second toilet can be 3" but past the second toilet needs to be 4". there needs to be a vent downstream of the second toilet in the direction of flow if there is another fixture of any kind downstream of the two toilets.
Can you connect a new toilet to an older toilet vent?
Yes if the vent pipe is 4" and vertical by code and there is nothing connected between your toilet tee and where you would connect your new toilet tee. If not worried about codes then yes you can connect to a 3" vent line if no other vent lines are connected down stream. If you have a vent pipe that is less then 3" and or you have other vents connected between your old toilet tee and your new toilet tee then NO you can not connect a new tee for your toilet.
How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
Does the toilet pipe lead to the same place as the kitchen sink?
In the end, yes. ANS 2 - By "the toilet pipe" -I'm going to assume you mean the drain . -The toilet drain in a small house is generally the main drain. All other drains are connected to it.
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.
Why does the water move around in one toilet when the other toilet is flushed?
There are two main reasons... 1. If the toilets are mounted back-to-back on opposite sides of a wall, some of the movement can be attributed to mechanical transmission of vibration from one to the other due to a structural connection. 2. Suction in the drain. Toilet drains have vents that allow air to move in and gas to move out. If the vents are improperly installed or get clogged they can create a suction in the drain pipe that jiggles the water in other toilet bowls. 3. The theory that this movement is caused by Toilet Gnomes becoming jealous of the attention that other Toilet Gnomes are getting and then scrambling around in a panic is false.
Sewer back up always a flood in basement plus there is moldit is well every time you take a shower or flush the toilet it floods down stairs?
First are there floor drains in basement? Could have blockage and force through floor drains. Plus there could be a parcel blockage in pipe and wax seal in toilet is shot. So when pipe fills it leaks at wax seal. Could be broken pipe that is existing some where in system. If unfimilar with plumbing, call a plumber. In some cases this will let you put your energy in other places. As far as the mold, get a dehumidifier. Sized right for the application. Hope this helps.
What to do when your your toliet can't flush?
look in the tank and see if the flapper is working when turning the handle or then use a plunger or buy a toilet snake they are cheap. If you have kids or etc then maybe something jammed in the trap and if you can't get it out then take out the toilet and snake it backwards. If your toilet don't flush but the drains of other fixtures work fine then its something wrong with your toilet most cases. More information is actually needed to give a proper answer
Is something wrong when the toilet gurgles when the bathtub is draining when you are on a well and septic system?
When a basin drains and causes gurgling sounds in other basins -- or the toilet, in this case -- it is usually a sign that a vent pipe is clogged or obstructed. The air being displaced in the drain pipe of the bathtub has nowhere to go if the vent is clogged and is being forced up through other drain pipes.
How do you install an offset toilet flange?
The same as you would any other. Most often used when replacing an older toilet that is 14 inches out from the wall with the modern ones that are 12 inches out. How you attach it to the existing drain will depend on the type of pipe you have and your particular circumstances.
When adding another toilet 6 feet from an existing toilet do you need a new vent and would 3-inch pipe be sufficient?
where one toilet is draining to its own unshared line, the line can be 3" but once both toilets are draining to the same line, it needs to be 4". in other words, from the first toilet to the second toilet can be 3" but past the second toilet needs to be 4". there needs to be a vent downstream of the second toilet in the direction of flow if there is another fixture of any kind downstream of the two toilets.
Do you connect a downstairs toilet to an existing stench pipe or go straight into the drain?
It depends on the configuration of the pipe. It must be a minimum of 3" pipe and the configuration of how it is hooked up must allow for the toilet to be vented and must not disrupt the venting of other fixtures. Call a plumber.
What causes sulphur smell in toilet water?
It may be caused by other unused drains in the house. I experienced this after I became the only person living in my house & two sinks, two toilets & a shower were unused for a year. The plumber explained that not using drains allows the water left in the trap to evaporate & that allows sulphur odors to be released from the toilet that is being used. The solution is to pour some water down each unused drain once/week so there is always some water in the trap. That water blocks odors from escaping.
Why would a toilet back up into the shower?
A down line clog would cause this. The shower drain is lower than any other drain in the bathroom so it is the first to tell you of a clog in the line. Time to Roto Rooter! Y-THINK-Y The toilet and shower must have the same drain. There is a blockage somewhere after the toilet and shower drains meet. The backup takes the easiest route back which must be the shower drain. Try snaking out both drains. Start with the toilet. To do the best job, remove the toilet and start from floor level.
Upstairs and downstairs toilets wont flush but all other drains work?
This could be a blockage in the main DWV (drain, waste, vent) pipe which is usually a 4" pipe from the upstairs toilet and passing by the downstairs toilet, presuming the one is directly above the other. The other drains (sinks, showers, etc.), are smaller (1 1/2" or 2") and might be tied in below the blockage in the main stack and are therefore not affected. In this case, you could remove a toilet and run a plumber's snake or drain auger down the main stack to remove the blockage. This blockage, however, could also be in the drain going to the street, since these are often blocked by tree roots growing through the tiles or pipes. The smaller drains are not affected because of the small amount of water which seeps through the blockage, whereas the large rush of water from a toilet, will back up easily. To correct this problem, you will need a power auger designed to cut through roots and this auger can be run through the main cleanout towards the street. These are available at rental shops. Otherwise, hire a plumber :)
