On Oct 23, 11:36*am, wrote:
On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:35:06 -0700 (PDT), RicodJour



wrote:
On Oct 22, 8:57*pm, wrote:
*Steve Barker wrote:
Aaron Fude wrote:

My washer is basically at the same level as the main stack (or whatever
its horizontal equivalent). So there is not sufficient elevation to have
* a p-trap on the exhaust (take my word for it - I just can't do it).

So I bought a check valve at HD. I think it's intended for a sump pump.
Will it solve my problem?

And if so - what's the best location to install it. The PVC exhaust that
the washer drains into has a vertical part that then flows into a
horizontal part. Is better to install the check valve is far down the
stream as possible? or the other way around? or six of one?

another thought, unless your stated 'horizontal line' is on the ceiling,
all you have to do is get above it. *The washer will pump several feet
of head without problem.

He said about 18 inches below the ceiling. There is NO problem Just
install as I recommended in an earlier post, as advised by my plumber.

Curious. *You see no possibility that your one plumber might have an
opinion that is at variance with other plumbers, equally skilled, or a
building inspector, who may be very skilled or not but still has the
final word?

This guy was one of the leading master plumbers in our metropolitan
area and has done it many times and passed inspection.

Leading...? Are they ranked where you are? What does a plumber use
as a batting average or Golden Glove equivalent?

Are you aware of anyone who has done it this way and NOT met
inspection requirements?

I don't personally know of anyone who has been bitten by a raccoon.
That does not mean it doesn't happen.

If not, go away.

I think it's sweet that you take it personally when someone asks you a
question. It means you're a sensitive thing and/or have a crush on
the old guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I'll repeat my question: You're saying that a washing machine doesn't
need a trap. If that were the case, why would anyone ever put in a
trap? It's obviously simpler to
do it your way.

R