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What is a sewer line?
A soil pipe that removes fecal matter
Can a toilet be plumbed into the house stench pipe?
No, that is why it is called a vent pipe not a soil line
How do you tap into cast iron drain pipe for a new shower drain in basement?
By cutting in a cast iron Wye so the flow enters the sewer line (soil pipe) at a right angle
How does a soil pipe and a waste pipe differ?
Soil pipes and waste pipes differ in their purpose and the type of waste they handle. A soil pipe is designed to carry human waste and toilet paper from toilets to the sewer system or septic tank. A waste pipe, on the other hand, is designed to carry other types of waste, such as water from sinks, showers, and washing machines. Waste pipes can also carry food waste and other debris from garbage disposals. Additionally, waste pipes are typically smaller in diameter than soil pipes.
How do you get slope for sewer pipe?
First you must calculate the fixture unints that are needed then based on the FU you can then increase the soil/ waste line to allow the needed pitch for the fixture unit value
What is sewer entrance?
Where all piping waste /soil /storm drainage enter the sewer piping
What pipe size is for kitchen drain pipe to sewer?
30 cm cheers broA kitchen WASTE pipe is 11/2" in many codes which is utter stupidity as the kitchen WASTE line does become reduced with grease and soap scum depositsIf the WASTE piping is going under ground to connect to the SOIL line (sewer piping) then 2" is strongly recommended as snaking an 11/2 line can be very challenging as the fittings are very short radius
What is the definition of pipe-to-soil potential?
Pipe-to-soil potential is the potential of a pipeline at a given location.
Do all the drains in a house or apartment go directly into a sewer?
Not necessarily as some systems do have a storm water piping to keep soil and waste separate from storm
Where does a pipe rust faster above soil or below soil?
What kind of pipe? Is this area exposed to acid rain?
What is the proper pitch for a 3 PVC drain line going from a toilet to the 4 main soil pipe in a house?
1/4" per foot
What is a pipe extended above the roof level called?
A pipe extended above the roof level is a soil pipe.
