Identifying Pipes
#1
10-25-20, 04:47 PM
Identifying Pipes
I have assumed that pipe 1 is for the shower, 2 is for the toilet, and 3 is for a vanity/sink, but I would like to make sure, and is there a way for me to make sure? As for pipes 4 and 5, I’m wondering if anyone could simply identify them and their use?
#2
10-26-20, 04:47 AM
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I would very much like to know why you're asking. If you're doing the work, STOP! Because you're not qualified.
These all look like drain or sewer lines. Your contractor has a floor plan that has already been determined and can't be changed. Water supply lines will determine the exact location of each appliance. I don't see them installed yet.
These all look like drain or sewer lines. Your contractor has a floor plan that has already been determined and can't be changed. Water supply lines will determine the exact location of each appliance. I don't see them installed yet.
#3
10-26-20, 04:52 AM
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#5
10-26-20, 08:11 AM
2" is code for a shower and when my DWV piping was replaced the plumber ran 2" for everything except the toilets.
For the OP - the pics look like new construction. Do you have the plans or a contractor?
For the OP - the pics look like new construction. Do you have the plans or a contractor?
#6
10-26-20, 10:12 AM
1: Vanity/sink
2: Toilet
3: Shower (Should have a trap under the floor, but need to confirm)
4: is probably for a laundry tub, but it's hard to tell.
5: is the drain lines from upstairs and can't be used for much of anything in the basement in a code-compliant way.
There should also be a capped vent line in the ceiling in or around the bathroom that the vanity will connect to and should vent the whole bathroom group.
2: Toilet
3: Shower (Should have a trap under the floor, but need to confirm)
4: is probably for a laundry tub, but it's hard to tell.
5: is the drain lines from upstairs and can't be used for much of anything in the basement in a code-compliant way.
There should also be a capped vent line in the ceiling in or around the bathroom that the vanity will connect to and should vent the whole bathroom group.
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#7
10-26-20, 01:04 PM
Zorfdt I’m not seeing any capped vent lines in the ceiling anywhere in the basement. Does this signify anything, and would you have a recommendation for confirming that #1 is vanity/sink, and #3 is shower? I’m hoping it is the other way around, but I’ll have no problem managing.
Pilot Dane Norm201 cwbuff #1 and #3 are 2”
Pilot Dane Norm201 cwbuff #1 and #3 are 2”
#8
10-26-20, 03:29 PM
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You must have a piped vent for a toilet so you'll need to look until you find it. Unfortunately I've seen it often omitted when purchasing the basement bath rough-in option.
If both #1 & #3 are 2" pipes (2 1/2" outside diameter) then they could be for the tub or vanity. As Zorfdt mentioned the shower one should have a trap under the floor while the vanity drain will not. Uncapping them and pouring in some water will confirm which has the trap.
If both #1 & #3 are 2" pipes (2 1/2" outside diameter) then they could be for the tub or vanity. As Zorfdt mentioned the shower one should have a trap under the floor while the vanity drain will not. Uncapping them and pouring in some water will confirm which has the trap.
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