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Does there need to be a trap in a shower drain that goes directly into the cement and sewer line?
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∙ 17y ago
The building code is most likely going to require a trap to prevent gases from backing up into the house. I know they had to put them in my home.
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Hwy when you flush your upstairs toilet does your downstairs shower drain erupt sewage?
The drain from the toilet to the main drain is plugged and the branch to the shower is not. If the main floor toilet flushes, it is between the two toilets and not between the house and the sewer.
Can a hot water heater pressure relief valve drain into a sewer line?
Not directly.
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
Where does water from a bathtub drain go to?
The sewer
Is there a shower drain with a built in check valve?
You can get a back water valve. It is similar to a check vale/ the back water valve goes on your main sewer line out side of home. It is desined to stop black water form coming into your home if main line stops up. Thay do make a device that can be installed into an exsisting drain it lets water through your drain but will not let water back up through you shower drain.
What is the difference between a drain and a sewer?
the sewer is where things that you flush or put down the drain go, a drain is the opening is a sink or shower that sends things to the sewer
Do you need to put a trap in your basement shower pan if you did not find any trap below the shower drain and the shower drain is directly connected to the sewer line by 2 foot pipe and T?
YES !!!!!!!! Minimum 2" P Trap Yes, and it needs a wye not a tee, and it needs to be vented properly.
What would cause sewer in a shower?
full block of main drain. shower is lowest open area for back up to occur.
Will not having a drain pipe from sink and shower pipes to outsides drainage pipes have any connections to sewer problems you are having?
Probably not, but where does the water from the sink and shower go and what sewer problems are you having?
Hwy when you flush your upstairs toilet does your downstairs shower drain erupt sewage?
The drain from the toilet to the main drain is plugged and the branch to the shower is not. If the main floor toilet flushes, it is between the two toilets and not between the house and the sewer.
Can you pour bleach down your shower drain to get rid of the sewer gas smell?
Heck no as it is a very carcinogenic mixture
Can a hot water heater pressure relief valve drain into a sewer line?
Not directly.
How many drains do you need for a shower?
One drain outlet is sufficent provided the drain outlet to the sewer line or to the gully outside has the correct gradient fall.
How do you identify a sewer gas smell in basement bathroom?
Most likely a drain has dried out and there is no water in the trap to stop the gas from coming up. Sink, shower, or main floor drain.
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
What could be wrong if there is a strong sewer gas smell whenever any of the faucets or shower is running and the water pressure has decreased significantly?
Is there a floor drain or any other drain nearby that is not used often? Sometimes the p-trap in a drain will dry out and allow sewer gas to escape. The smell becomes more intense when hot water goes down the drain.
Why would cold water run up through a shower pan even though there is no drain blockage?
Do you have an upstairs tenant or the sewer is backing up.
