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Why do we hear water running constantly in the floor drain in basement of our house?
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∙ 14y ago
drain or gully may have another inlet coming into same pipe via a junction under the floor
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How do you add a drain in a basement that does not have one?
its not easy but if you can locate your main drain pipe and its below your basement floor then saw cut up the floor and attach the floor drain to the trap and then tie on to the main line using the same pipe or adapters. If you have no main drain under your basement floor then you will need to saw cut a hole for a sump pump pit or basin and install the sump pump to your main drain line which has to be installed so your sump pump line runs higher then your main line before wyeing to the main line. then cut up the floor to where u want your floor drain and run the drain to your sump pump basin . Some states want a vent on your floor drain and on your sump basin so I would check what your local codes are.
Why does basement sink back up when first and second floor toilets or showers are used?
Clogged drain line downstream of basement sink or possibly problem with venting.
Can the washing machine drain hose be at floor level?
I have had it like that at a house I lived at, it would drain directly into the basement floor drain, however it was a pain in the behind, because I often found myself tripping over it, or if the kiddos wanted to ride their bikes or 3 wheeler toddler things in the basement they would get hooked up on the hose also. And if it got to far away from the floor drain I had a water mess, so if at all possible go with the drain behind washer, out of sight ... out of mind.
What is the difference of a gully trap drain from a floor drain?
The difference between a gully trap drain and a floor drain is placement. A floor drain is in a floor, a gully trap drain goes on an external wall.
How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
What is a basement standpipe and how does it work?
A basement standpipe is an open-ended and watertight pipe inserted in a floor drain to prevent a flooded basement.
What could be the problem if your basement floor drain backs up every time you use your garbage disposal?
your kitchen drain and floor drain are on same line, and needs to be snaked
What would cause your basement floor to leak water about an hour after you run the washing machine one room away from the leak?
If you have a basement floor drain, chances are that you have a clog downstream somewhere, and it's backing up into your basement.
How do you add a drain in a basement that does not have one?
its not easy but if you can locate your main drain pipe and its below your basement floor then saw cut up the floor and attach the floor drain to the trap and then tie on to the main line using the same pipe or adapters. If you have no main drain under your basement floor then you will need to saw cut a hole for a sump pump pit or basin and install the sump pump to your main drain line which has to be installed so your sump pump line runs higher then your main line before wyeing to the main line. then cut up the floor to where u want your floor drain and run the drain to your sump pump basin . Some states want a vent on your floor drain and on your sump basin so I would check what your local codes are.
What should be used to unstop a basement floor drain?
A sectional rodding machine is the best bet.
How do you put a tub drain in a basement drain?
You have to cut out a section of the floor so there is room for the drain. Something like a foot wide and 16 inches long.
Why does your basement floor have a hole filled with gravel?
This could be an old floor drain. Check to see if you have another floor drain in a different part of the basement. ...It's not a drain. That is a rough-in or prepared area to install a bathtub or shower. It is normanlly a squared off hole near some other PVC pipe stubs sticking up for toilet and sink connections.
Is it possible to install a tub drain above the concrete floor?
You would have to build a platform for the tub to sit on. About 3 inches if you are using a floor drain. There is a trap right after the floor drain so you would not need one at the tub. If possible you could position the tub directly over the floor drain but that would eliminate the floor drain which would be a problem if the basement every flooded.
What could a dribbling noise be that you hear from the main floor ceiling after flushing the toilet or during the shower if there is no sign of water leakage under the toilet or shower?
If the toilet and shower are in an upper floor then there is a PVC drain for both that will drain to either the sewer or septic. If there is a vertical piece to this, as there is in my basement, then you actually get some dribbling and running sounds from the water 'falling' down that vertical PVC. I get this same noise from the washing machine on the main floor draining down to the basement.
Install sink drain into cast iron pipe in basement floor?
Yes, it is done all the time
How do you get water out of basement with out a sub pump?
Depending on your city or county you can install an above floor basement waterproofing system and drain the water to a drain instead of a sump pump. Waterproof.com has an above floor basement waterproofing system that you can install yourself for around $4 per foot. I hope this helps, if not please elaborate
Why does basement sink back up when first and second floor toilets or showers are used?
Clogged drain line downstream of basement sink or possibly problem with venting.
