answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Without the help of Plumbing vents, water and waste would not move properly through the pipes in your home. They introduce air into the plumbing system so there is no vacuum, and they carry out sewer gases which could potentially make you sick.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the purpose of a vent stack?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the difference between a stack vent and a vent stack?

A stack vent is is the extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the plumbing stack Vent stack a vertical vent pipe extending through more then two stories which is then connected to a stck vent or is otherwise extended throgh the roof, installed primarily for the purpose of providing circulation of air to and away from any part of the drainage system


How do you Clear a vent stack?

Vaccuum it out


Installing a second sink more than 5 feet from the stack?

WASTE STACK or VENT STACK?


How do you clean a stack vent?

Water Jetting


How many different stack styems are there?

There are two types of plumbing stacks: A stack vent and a soil or waste stack.


What is the proper vent stack size for lavatory and shower?

What is the developed lenght and a VENT STACK should be no less then 4" passing through the roof full size to prevent hoarfrost


What is a plumbing stack?

A vent pipe which is the continuation of a SOIL STACK which means a toilet is drained into it versus a waste stack that is continuation of a grey water drain.


Can you drain a washing machine or dishwasher into an inside soil stack?

Yes, as long as it isn't a dry VENT stack


How does plumbing stack vent work?

By removing foul sewer fumes and venting them to the outside air nomally through the vent terminal knowing warm air rises


What causes gurgling in the lines?

Vent stack probably too small


Can the main waste or vent stack be installed in an exterior wall?

Yes.


If you have an internal Vent stack that does not go to the outside wall what vent cap would you use?

try studor PAPA system.