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On Jun 22, 9:53�am, "Joseph Meehan"
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� � If I am reading your message right you have two questions.

� � Vent: �Vent it according to code. �Are you in the US? �I don't recall
the code, but based on my memory the most simple legal version if a full
size vent up through the roof. �The drain requires the proper size and down
hill tilt.

� � Forget trying to repair that sewer pipe with root compromised clay pipe.
Just plan on a new one and this one should be plastic. �Clay will allow some
moisture to get though and attract those roots that will be right back
damaging the pipe. �Proper plastic will be 100% water proof and the roots
will not be attracted.

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A former owner installed a toilet with no vent. it never caused big
troubles, but i had to pull it some indoor french drain can be
installed. the flange is cracked. basement toilet used mostly for
emergencies....

anyhow want to replace the sewer line, its most terracota pipe with
tree roots.

any suggestions on venting it properly?

there are those indoor vents used for smaller applications, is there a
large version for toilets?

on rare occasions the trap water would disappear.......

theres no conveient vent line available

suggestions appreciated

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Joseph Meehan

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yeah going to replace all the underground line with PVC, to just
outside of house. then later to street. the line gets very deep
outdoors like 12 feet. having it replaced will be costly. want to do
the indoor stuff and fix up my shop. since we are getting a new
furnace and air. the basement shop is getting reconfigured

dont really want to open walls from basement to roof, its a 2 story
home, to run vent...

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You probably realize this, but you don't necessarily have to open all
the walls to go from basement to roof. Â* For example, depending on the
location, you may be able to drill a hole from the basement and attic
and only need to cut a wall opening to do the hole between 1st and 2nd
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yeah but the walls have fireblocks and braces, plus a 4 inch pvc may
not fit inside the 2 by 4 wall cavity.......

sewer lines all 4 inch.

theres a indoor vent thats added o a stub of a sewer line, above the
water level.

wonder if they are made in 4 inch.

i have even thought about running a vent up the now abandoned furnace
flue........

given trhe chimney construction that wouldnt be easy, and my wife
talks about adding a fireplace using the old furnace flue. dont know
how practical that is. its a lined chimney