Need Help Identifying Basement Bathroom Rough-In Pipes
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Need Help Identifying Basement Bathroom Rough-In Pipes
Hello all,
I've recently bought my first home, and it in a brand new build. I've tried to search this on my own to no real certainty. So I am asking on here!
There are 3 pipes, 2 close together, and 1 on the toilet wall, behind the vapour barrier, and I pointed out where the ceiling vent is.
Also, the taller pipe of the 2 close together has the concrete sloped towards it in a circle around it, starting from about a foot away from the pipe, is this normal, or will I need to get self levelling concrete mix for this?
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Taylor
I've recently bought my first home, and it in a brand new build. I've tried to search this on my own to no real certainty. So I am asking on here!
There are 3 pipes, 2 close together, and 1 on the toilet wall, behind the vapour barrier, and I pointed out where the ceiling vent is.
Also, the taller pipe of the 2 close together has the concrete sloped towards it in a circle around it, starting from about a foot away from the pipe, is this normal, or will I need to get self levelling concrete mix for this?
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Taylor
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Tap on the floor around the taller pipe with the circle drawn around it with a hammer. Does it sound hollow?
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I think you will find the tall pipe to be a floor drain stub, and the flooring around the pipe behind it will have a weak floor concrete. This will be your tub/shower, depending on whether it is 1 1/2" (tub) or 2" (shower). The toilet stub should be around 12 1/2" from center of the hole to the stud wall.
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Thanks for the replies guys
Pilot Dane: I tapped on the floor, and it does NOT sound hollow. I have 2 big pipes the same size going from the main floor upstairs to under the basement, both more or less under each bathroom, one of which is just the left out of the picture.
Chandler: I measured the toilet, and yea it's 12 1/2" inches from the framing. Both pipes close together are 1 1/2", and the pipe behind the vapour barrier is 2". What purpose does each of the 2 pipes close together serve, assuming the one behind the vapour barrier is for the vanity sinks.
Thanks!
Pilot Dane: I tapped on the floor, and it does NOT sound hollow. I have 2 big pipes the same size going from the main floor upstairs to under the basement, both more or less under each bathroom, one of which is just the left out of the picture.
Chandler: I measured the toilet, and yea it's 12 1/2" inches from the framing. Both pipes close together are 1 1/2", and the pipe behind the vapour barrier is 2". What purpose does each of the 2 pipes close together serve, assuming the one behind the vapour barrier is for the vanity sinks.
Thanks!
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The line behind the vapor barrier is for the sink. That line needs to continue to the vent in ceiling...
As far as the other two that are 1 1/2 I can only guess... One is for a tub and one is the tub vent that gets tied to the sink vent...
( Possibly the walls were not placed correctly....?)
As far as the other two that are 1 1/2 I can only guess... One is for a tub and one is the tub vent that gets tied to the sink vent...
( Possibly the walls were not placed correctly....?)