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How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
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 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.
How do you level a floor with a drain?
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
How do you put a sump pump in when you have a septic system and no good fall around house?
If all that you're pumping is water, just rout it to the septic system. Ideally, this would be through a floor drain or the water softener drain or a washer drain. Sump pumps have a screen on them to prevent them from pumping out dirt and rocks.
How does a floor drain work?
A floor drain , drains water and other liquids that spilled on the floor
Washing machine drains water backs up run on floor?
Washing machine drains into a floor drain? The drain need cleaning. Liquid drain cleaner may do it, or it may need to be snaked. Simple fix is to get a 30 gallon trash can, cut a small hole in the bottom, the size of a quarter and set it over the drain. Let the washer drain into that. The small hole will let the water drain at a rate that the floor drain can handle it.
When you do laundry why does the floor drain start to come up with water from the washer?
The drain from the washer to the main line is getting plugged and the floor drain is easier. Drain cleaner in the floor drain should take care of it.
My washer and dryer are currently in my basement and I would like to install it on the main floor but don't know how to install the pipes for the drain to still go into the basement drain?
Without knowing the layout or type of drain pipe and location, it is impossible to give a good answer. Drill a hole in the floor and run the drain with PVC. Drains should fall 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch for every foot of distance. Horizontal distance. There may be a drain line that is closer to the first floor location that you can tap into. Washer drain does not need a vent, it gets it's venting around the washer hose.
How can I prevent clogs in my washer floor drain?
To prevent clogs in your washer floor drain, avoid washing large items that can block the drain, use a lint trap or filter, and regularly clean the drain to remove any debris buildup.
What are the different types of basement floor drains available for installation?
The different types of basement floor drains available for installation include traditional floor drains, square floor drains, round floor drains, and linear floor drains.
What is the recommended washer drain height for proper installation and functionality?
The recommended washer drain height for proper installation and functionality is typically around 30 inches above the floor level.
What's the difference between a floor trap and a floor drain?
Not much other than the floor slopes into a flor drain so any water or other fluid goes directly into it while a floor sink is bigger, sometimes has a strainer in it but pipes can be ended directly above floor sinks so that the fluid from the pipe flows pirectly into it
Can a drain for a washer stop up on the 2nd floor of an apartment complex?
You bet it can , @ any time
What is a ptrap?
The shape of the drain. A P trap drains out the wall. It looks like a P laid on it's side. An S trap drains in the floor. Again if you laid the S on it's side.
When my washer drains it shoots the water out of the drain pipe all over my floor why?
same with me! i cant find any answers online and dont want a plumber in my house so what you should do, er what i am going to do, is call and ask without any on-site fixing for the plumber, unless its serious.
What is the proper height requirement for a washer drain standpipe?
The proper height requirement for a washer drain standpipe is typically around 30-36 inches above the floor level. This allows for proper drainage and prevents water from backing up.
