What type of drain is this in my basement room
#1
10-19-20, 03:53 PM
What type of drain is this in my basement room
Hi, I have basement with 2 rooms and a full bath. in one of my rooms in basement I see some type of drain, I am not sure what it is .. if you can identify and tell me how to close it for good,
I had carpet in that room so I removed it, and then to my surprise I found that there is this drain ? , so now i can not put floating/laminate floor,, I have to level it , and go around it, but I dont want to see any type of drain in the room.
see pic
I had carpet in that room so I removed it, and then to my surprise I found that there is this drain ? , so now i can not put floating/laminate floor,, I have to level it , and go around it, but I dont want to see any type of drain in the room.
see pic
Last edited by sendi_t34; 10-19-20 at 05:49 PM.
#2
10-19-20, 04:07 PM
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#3
10-19-20, 05:47 PM
Left is drain pipe, right is cover. Cover does not have any holes in it
Last edited by sendi_t34; 10-19-20 at 06:37 PM.
#4
10-19-20, 06:43 PM
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#5
10-19-20, 06:56 PM
it is dry, no smell. and I see just 2 -3 dry papers clippings.
Can Clean out pipe smell? and how can it be in the room and less than 2 feet from a closet? and cover is not like pvc bolt, it just sits lose there
Can Clean out pipe smell? and how can it be in the room and less than 2 feet from a closet? and cover is not like pvc bolt, it just sits lose there
#6
10-20-20, 10:32 AM
It's probably a cleanout of some type. It could be for your main sewer, or could be a cleanout for a foundation drain. With a loose fitting cap, I would guess a foundation drain... but it's just a guess.
Regardless, it probably shouldn't be completely sealed up as you may need to clean it out at some point. Even if you floor over it and make a note where it is just in case you need to open it up at some point.
Regardless, it probably shouldn't be completely sealed up as you may need to clean it out at some point. Even if you floor over it and make a note where it is just in case you need to open it up at some point.
#7
12-06-20, 02:22 PM
Thank you all for your reply, I just put floating floor over it.. in worst case we can undo the floor
#9
12-08-20, 09:46 AM
I would suggest printing a picture or making a small drawing with measurements as to its location and pasting it inside a closet door or somewhere. If you ever find yourself needing a cleanout (or the next owner), it would be good to know where to look.
