Sewer Pipe drop?
#1
09-20-05, 05:26 PM
Sewer Pipe drop?
I need to run a line from the septic tank to the toilet in a new addition. I know I need at least 12" drop since the distance is 50 feet. What are my options if I don't have that drop? Can I get close such as 9 or 10" and it work? If i need a power flush toilet what is a good one? Can I build the toilet up on a platform to get the needed height? Thanks in advance for your help
#2
09-20-05, 05:48 PM
the 1/4inch/ft slope of your drain line is truly necessary to provide good flow through the pipes. For a 50ft run, you need that 12inch drop. I hope you realize that is the elevation drop for the piping after the vertical drop from the toilet.
I assume you're unable to tie into the primary waste line from your proposed location (new basement addition?)
You can build a toilet on a platform... though it looks a bit goofy... your shower will have to go up there too though.... If you've got the ceiling height, maybe you could have a two level bathroom....
I assume you're unable to tie into the primary waste line from your proposed location (new basement addition?)
You can build a toilet on a platform... though it looks a bit goofy... your shower will have to go up there too though.... If you've got the ceiling height, maybe you could have a two level bathroom....
#3
09-21-05, 09:26 AM
Sewage Pipe Drop
the 1/4inch/ft slope of your drain line is truly necessary to provide good flow through the pipes. For a 50ft run, you need that 12inch drop. I hope you realize that is the elevation drop for the piping after the vertical drop from the toilet.
I assume you're unable to tie into the primary waste line from your proposed location (new basement addition?)
You can build a toilet on a platform... though it looks a bit goofy... your shower will have to go up there too though.... If you've got the ceiling height, maybe you could have a two level bathroom....
So you are saying the slope starts after the drop. Didn't know that. That makes it even harder. I don't have any plumbing in the cabin at this time, so there is not a primary waste line at all. Is there a easy way short of a transit, to measure the drop on a sewage line? Like with a ruler or string or something like that. Thanks in advance
I assume you're unable to tie into the primary waste line from your proposed location (new basement addition?)
You can build a toilet on a platform... though it looks a bit goofy... your shower will have to go up there too though.... If you've got the ceiling height, maybe you could have a two level bathroom....
So you are saying the slope starts after the drop. Didn't know that. That makes it even harder. I don't have any plumbing in the cabin at this time, so there is not a primary waste line at all. Is there a easy way short of a transit, to measure the drop on a sewage line? Like with a ruler or string or something like that. Thanks in advance
#4
09-21-05, 11:23 AM
A taught string will make the 50ft run without sagging to much. You should be able to make a "government work" estimate. Don't cheat! If you don't have the 1/4 inch/ft slope - you'll be unclogging the drain on a regular basis...
If you don't have plumbing yet... then I assume you're septic system is not completed... Lower that septic tank............... (more backbreaking work).
If you don't have plumbing yet... then I assume you're septic system is not completed... Lower that septic tank............... (more backbreaking work).
