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Can the basin drain pipe be offset from the pipe going into the wall?
As long as the pipe going into the wall is straight, the rest of the drain pipe can be routed however it needs to be. Very often the trap is at an angle to the pipe in the wall.
How far should the drain pipe come out of the wall for a bathroom vanity?
The pipe out of the wall usually only sticks out a couple of inches. You add what is needed to the sink drain.
Where is a plumber most likely to find information about the types of plastic soil and vent pipe fittings on site?
well to know what kind of pipe and fittings a plumber used is easy just look under a kitchen sink and look what kind of drain pipe comes threw the wall or if you go on the roof you can see if you have solid wall or cell core wall. if its a old house then forget about knowing because its probably been remodeled and you have about every kind of pipe they make for a drain
How close to the concrete do I cut a drain pipe to install a toilet?
On a standard toilet in America the drain is 12 inches from the back wall to the center of the drain.
How do you remove a broken chrome bathroom sink drain pipe from the brass pipe in the wall?
There should be a nut around the chrome pipe holding it to the brass. Loosen the nut and pull the chrome pipe out.
Your sump pump currently discharges water via PVC pipe through the wall of the basement and onto the lawn Is there an alternative to this so as to avoid the unsightly pipe sticking out from the house?
You are not supposed to most places, but you can tie it into the house drain. If everyone did this, it would tend to over load the sewer lines and the treatment plants. You can plant a bush in front of the pipe.
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.
Which pipes need wrapping for my house if temperature is below freezing?
Any pipe that is in an unheated part. A very common place is under the kitchen sink either directly under the sink or just under the floor. A gap between the foundation and the house or where the drain may go in the wall. Either place can be lacking in insulation and allow pipes to freeze. Any pipe that is in or against an outside wall should be looked at on an individual basis.
Do you need to lower your Main drain pipe behind the wall to install under mount kitchen sink?
That would depend on the height of the drain and how deep the sink is. As long as the drain is lower than the bottom of the sink, it should be fine.
Why would a washing machine start to overflow for 1 or 2 seconds before it drains?
make sure your drain hose is not covering the whole circumference of your drain pipe or you wont get good ventalation. Option 2 vent pipe in wall could be slightly plugged.
What is heavy wall pipe or steel?
Heavy Wall pipe refers to a steel pipe has a wall thickness of relatively thick. by SunnySteel.com
Why is Water is being sucked up the air pipe on the bathtub plumbing?
Please re post your question. What air pipe,are you talking about the breather vent inside the wall. If you are talking about the breather vent,it is not getting sucked up it is from water being backed up in your drain,and the water can not drain quickly enough, the drain needs to be cleaned.
