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Prior to caulking the lead joint I use a level then pour the joint and tap each side of the lead so the drain does not shift then finish packing the lead and trim the lead with a trimming iron...same as for CI roof drains except roof drains are slightly counter sunk to allow for the 4 PSF sheet lead flashing
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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 do you lower the water level in my boilers sight tube its too high im not getting enough heat to my second floor?
There should be a drain valve on the boiler. Drain it to the desired water level there.
How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
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.
Why do you need to flush a floor drain periodically?
Floor drain trap can dry out leaving no seal, allowing sewer gases to escape.
Deference between floor drain and floor cleanout?
Floor is sloped toward floor drain for draining. Floor cleanout is level with floor and is used to clean out drain line.
Can you remove a toilet and floor over drain?
The toilet flange is usually above the floor level. You would have to cut it off the drain pipe and cap it. How you do this depends on what type of pipe the drain is made of. Even if the drain should be below the floor level, you have to seal the drain or sewer gas will come up from the drain.
What would cause leak on the floor in the bathroom when the faucets in it are turned on?
Leak on drain line above floor level
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.
Can a floor drain be primed by a second floor drain?
No.
What is the rough in height for a vanity drain?
The rough in height for a vanity drain is typically around 18 inches above the finished floor level.
How do you lower the water level in my boilers sight tube its too high im not getting enough heat to my second floor?
There should be a drain valve on the boiler. Drain it to the desired water level there.
How does the water seek its own level in a sump pump basement?
I'm not sure what you are asking. Water connected by any means will always seek it's own level. In a sump pump, either the floor is sloped towards the drain or if it has a perimeter drain, pipe under the floor, it will be sloped towards the drain and gravity takes it there.
How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
What is the recommended drain height for a vanity installation?
The recommended drain height for a vanity installation is typically around 18 inches above the finished floor level.
What is the recommended height for a vanity drain installation?
The recommended height for a vanity drain installation is typically around 18 inches above the finished floor level.
What is the recommended rough-in height for a vanity drain?
The recommended rough-in height for a vanity drain is typically around 18 inches above the finished floor level.
