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Facing DOWN and hopefully covered with some type of liner to precent the lines from being filled with mud BUT will allow water to infiltrate
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Can a toilet be plumbed into the house stench pipe?
No, that is why it is called a vent pipe not a soil line
Is the purpose French drain to keep the soil away from the wall?
It is a trench filled with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from an area. Generally used for keeping water away from building foundations. They can also be used behind retaining walls to relieve ground water pressure
Does the toilet flange go on the inside or outside of soil pipe?
Toilet flanges OUTSIDE of the pipe including cast iron and brass to lead
Can you cut into cast iron soil pipe with plastic soil pipe?
You can put up to a 2 inch pipe into a 4 inch. If you are putting 4 inch to 4 inch, either take out a section of the cast and put the PVC in or cut out a section and connect the PVC to the cast with rubber sleeves meant for this. You can use a saddle clamp for the 2 inch. It is a half round piece of PVC with a 2 inch connection in it. It is held on with two U bolts that go around the cast pipe. Put it where you need it and mark the 2 inch hole on the cast. Drill a series of 1/8 inch holes around this circle. when you get them all drilled, you can break out the plug. Try to keep it from falling into the cast pipe. Put the saddle clamp on and connect the PVC pipe as needed. Seal the saddle clamp to the cast pipe with plumbers putty.
Alternative for cast iron soil pipe?
Schedule 40 PVC pipe. Legal in all residential and up to 3 story commercial applications.
What is the used of perforated pipe?
Perforated pipes are used in various applications such as drainage systems, agricultural irrigation, and groundwater recharge. The perforations in the pipe allow water to enter or exit the pipe, depending on the application. In a drainage system, for example, the perforated pipe helps to remove excess water from the soil and prevent waterlogging.
Is it safe to grow vegetables in a drained 20 year old garden pond filled with soil and compost?
yes it is, so long as you can provide a way for excess drainage of moisture, such as perforated pipe or plenty of holes drilled with a masonary bit. anything you can imagine to disperse the water.
What is the definition of pipe-to-soil potential?
Pipe-to-soil potential is the potential of a pipeline at a given location.
Where does a pipe rust faster above soil or below soil?
What kind of pipe? Is this area exposed to acid rain?
What is a pipe extended above the roof level called?
A pipe extended above the roof level is a soil pipe.
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.
Can a toilet be plumbed into the house stench pipe?
No, that is why it is called a vent pipe not a soil line
Main soil pipe liner?
Coal tar
What is the protective coating on cast iron pipe?
Extra heavy soil pipe (CI) requires NO Coating
Is the purpose French drain to keep the soil away from the wall?
It is a trench filled with gravel or rock containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface and groundwater away from an area. Generally used for keeping water away from building foundations. They can also be used behind retaining walls to relieve ground water pressure
How does a soil pipe work?
A soil pipe is a vertical pipe that is part of a plumbing system and is used to carry waste materials from toilets and other plumbing fixtures to the sewage system or septic tank. It works by using gravity to allow waste to flow downwards and out of the building. The soil pipe is connected to the toilet's drain and is designed to prevent the escape of foul odors and gases.
What is a sewer line?
A soil pipe that removes fecal matter
