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Drain pipe in wall to washer outlet?
Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4
inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. |
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The only thing I know, is that the washing machine hose has to go over the
level of the washer basket. The discharg hose hooks on the back with a clamp. The hose is maybe three feet long, and ends with upside down J. The loop part of the J needs to be higher than the top of the basket. So, you've got to get various fittings, and make a rigid tube that goes up from the floor, to about the level of the top of the washing machine. Hard to explain in text. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Robert Macy" wrote in message ... Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. |
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On Mar 6, 7:23*am, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote: The only thing I know, is that the washing machine hose has to go over the level of the washer basket. The discharg hose hooks on the back with a clamp. The hose is maybe three feet long, and ends with upside down J. The loop part of the J needs to be higher than the top of the basket. So, you've got to get various fittings, and make a rigid tube that goes up from the floor, to about the level of the top of the washing machine. Hard to explain in text. Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus *www.lds.org . "Robert Macy" wrote in message ... Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. My last installation of sticking the J-tube down a very long chrome drain pipe held up against the wall like that yielded 'squirting' out the tiny vent slot! from time to time. I was kind of hoping for a list from HD, and some experienced, "Watch out for...."'s. |
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On Mar 6, 9:14*am, Robert Macy wrote:
Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. It's likely the plug is there as a code required clean-out, so you can't use it, now would you want to. Next, assuming the existing is just a vertical waste line with no trap, then you need a trap. And behind that trap you need a vent line. That is usually the real fly in the ointment because unless there is one you can legitimately tie into, you normally would need to run one all the way out the roof. If that isn't feasible, as is often the case you can use an air admittance valve. That's basicly a check valve that allows air into the drain system, but won't let water flow out. Then you need a vertical pipe up to the height of the washer. So you have to cut out a section of the existing waste line. Then you'll add in sequence: sanitary tee fitting in existing line air admittance valve or vent line trap pipe up to height of top of washer To glue back into the existing pipe you'll need REPAIR couplings. Those look like any other coupling except they don't have a stop ridge in the center. So, you can slide them all the way on both ends of the new piece then move them back over the ends of the existing pipe. A little tricky and you have to be quick as the glue is setting. Alternative is to use a Fernco type on one end. Also make sure you use the right materials. If existing line is ABS, use that. If it's PVC use that. You can't join PVC to ABS by gluing, it's not permitted by code, at least not here. You can use Fernco type couplings, but if it's cheaper and more reliable to stick with glue where possible. |
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On Mar 6, 8:17*am, "
wrote: On Mar 6, 9:14*am, Robert Macy wrote: Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. It's likely the plug is there as a code required clean-out, so you can't use it, now would you want to. Next, assuming the existing is just a vertical waste line with no trap, then you need a trap. *And behind that trap you need a vent line. *That is usually the real fly in the ointment because unless there is one you can legitimately tie into, you normally would need to run one all the way out the roof. * If that isn't feasible, as is often the case you can use an air admittance valve. *That's basicly a check valve that allows air into the drain system, but won't let water flow out. *Then you need a vertical pipe up to the height of the washer. So you have to cut out a section of the existing waste line. *Then you'll add in sequence: sanitary tee fitting in existing line air admittance valve or vent line trap pipe up to height of top of washer To glue back into the existing pipe you'll need REPAIR couplings. *Those look like any other coupling except they don't have a stop ridge in the center. *So, you can slide them all the way on both ends of the new piece then move them back over the ends of the existing pipe. *A little tricky and you have to be quick as the glue is setting. * Alternative is to use a Fernco type on one end. Also make sure you use the right materials. *If existing line is ABS, use that. *If it's PVC use that. You can't join PVC to ABS by gluing, it's not permitted by code, at least not here. *You can use Fernco type couplings, but if it's cheaper and more reliable to stick with glue where possible. This is new construction with everything else installed - the hot/cold pair, 6 inch vent pipe to outside, 220Vac, etc The drain pipe looks like a 'hurry up and make it look finished so we can get out of here' cover. Don't think it's for cleanout since it is a T junction. and cleanouts tend to be 45 angles elsewhere. |
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On Mar 7, 8:13*am, Robert Macy wrote:
On Mar 6, 8:17*am, " wrote: On Mar 6, 9:14*am, Robert Macy wrote: Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. It's likely the plug is there as a code required clean-out, so you can't use it, now would you want to. Next, assuming the existing is just a vertical waste line with no trap, then you need a trap. *And behind that trap you need a vent line. *That is usually the real fly in the ointment because unless there is one you can legitimately tie into, you normally would need to run one all the way out the roof. * If that isn't feasible, as is often the case you can use an air admittance valve. *That's basicly a check valve that allows air into the drain system, but won't let water flow out. *Then you need a vertical pipe up to the height of the washer. So you have to cut out a section of the existing waste line. *Then you'll add in sequence: sanitary tee fitting in existing line air admittance valve or vent line trap pipe up to height of top of washer To glue back into the existing pipe you'll need REPAIR couplings. *Those look like any other coupling except they don't have a stop ridge in the center. *So, you can slide them all the way on both ends of the new piece then move them back over the ends of the existing pipe. *A little tricky and you have to be quick as the glue is setting. * Alternative is to use a Fernco type on one end. Also make sure you use the right materials. *If existing line is ABS, use that. *If it's PVC use that. You can't join PVC to ABS by gluing, it's not permitted by code, at least not here. *You can use Fernco type couplings, but if it's cheaper and more reliable to stick with glue where possible. This is new construction with everything else installed - the hot/cold pair, 6 inch vent pipe to outside, 220Vac, etc The drain pipe looks like a 'hurry up and make it look finished so we can get out of here' cover. Don't think it's for cleanout since it is a T junction. and cleanouts tend to be 45 angles elsewhere.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's a very strange way to leave it and would not seem to have anything to do with hurrying up. If it was installed correcly with a trap and vent, then all that was needed was to glue in about a 4ft section of pipe instead of that fitting and plug. Is it visible from the basement to check for a trap? Sounds like it's probably there, but can't hurt to check if possible. If you have a trap, then all you need is a piece of 1 1/2" or 2" pipe up to the level of the top of the washer and a male adapter that's the same size as the plug to glue on the end. Use teflon tape on the threads. |
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On Mar 7, 8:37*am, "
wrote: On Mar 7, 8:13*am, Robert Macy wrote: On Mar 6, 8:17*am, " wrote: On Mar 6, 9:14*am, Robert Macy wrote: Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. It's likely the plug is there as a code required clean-out, so you can't use it, now would you want to. Next, assuming the existing is just a vertical waste line with no trap, then you need a trap. *And behind that trap you need a vent line. *That is usually the real fly in the ointment because unless there is one you can legitimately tie into, you normally would need to run one all the way out the roof. * If that isn't feasible, as is often the case you can use an air admittance valve. *That's basicly a check valve that allows air into the drain system, but won't let water flow out. *Then you need a vertical pipe up to the height of the washer. So you have to cut out a section of the existing waste line. *Then you'll add in sequence: sanitary tee fitting in existing line air admittance valve or vent line trap pipe up to height of top of washer To glue back into the existing pipe you'll need REPAIR couplings. *Those look like any other coupling except they don't have a stop ridge in the center. *So, you can slide them all the way on both ends of the new piece then move them back over the ends of the existing pipe. *A little tricky and you have to be quick as the glue is setting. * Alternative is to use a Fernco type on one end. Also make sure you use the right materials. *If existing line is ABS, use that. *If it's PVC use that. You can't join PVC to ABS by gluing, it's not permitted by code, at least not here. *You can use Fernco type couplings, but if it's cheaper and more reliable to stick with glue where possible. This is new construction with everything else installed - the hot/cold pair, 6 inch vent pipe to outside, 220Vac, etc The drain pipe looks like a 'hurry up and make it look finished so we can get out of here' cover. Don't think it's for cleanout since it is a T junction. and cleanouts tend to be 45 angles elsewhere.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's a very strange way to leave it and would not seem to have anything to do with hurrying up. * If it was installed correcly with a trap and vent, then all that was needed was to glue in about a 4ft section of pipe instead of that fitting and plug. * Is it visible from the basement to check for a trap? *Sounds like it's probably there, but can't hurt to check if possible. * If you have a trap, then all you need is a piece of 1 1/2" or 2" pipe up to the level of the top of the washer and a male adapter that's the same size as the plug to glue on the end. *Use teflon tape on the threads.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - After posting the above, I took another look and this part is puzzling: "Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? " How can you see it and access it if the plug terminating what's there is inside the wall at floor level? Perhaps some pics would help. In the new construction in these parts, NJ, plumbers use one of the washer connection box units where the drain and water supply valves terminate in a recessed box inside the wall at a height near the top of the washer. |
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On Mar 7, 8:14*am, "
wrote: On Mar 7, 8:37*am, " wrote: On Mar 7, 8:13*am, Robert Macy wrote: On Mar 6, 8:17*am, " wrote: On Mar 6, 9:14*am, Robert Macy wrote: Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do a simple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' . Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system to work right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sink drop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solved these types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking in less than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal ones from HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taught me to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply put plastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed other problems. I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Future cutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option. It's likely the plug is there as a code required clean-out, so you can't use it, now would you want to. Next, assuming the existing is just a vertical waste line with no trap, then you need a trap. *And behind that trap you need a vent line. *That is usually the real fly in the ointment because unless there is one you can legitimately tie into, you normally would need to run one all the way out the roof. * If that isn't feasible, as is often the case you can use an air admittance valve. *That's basicly a check valve that allows air into the drain system, but won't let water flow out. *Then you need a vertical pipe up to the height of the washer. So you have to cut out a section of the existing waste line. *Then you'll add in sequence: sanitary tee fitting in existing line air admittance valve or vent line trap pipe up to height of top of washer To glue back into the existing pipe you'll need REPAIR couplings. *Those look like any other coupling except they don't have a stop ridge in the center. *So, you can slide them all the way on both ends of the new piece then move them back over the ends of the existing pipe. *A little tricky and you have to be quick as the glue is setting. * Alternative is to use a Fernco type on one end. Also make sure you use the right materials. *If existing line is ABS, use that. *If it's PVC use that. You can't join PVC to ABS by gluing, it's not permitted by code, at least not here. *You can use Fernco type couplings, but if it's cheaper and more reliable to stick with glue where possible. This is new construction with everything else installed - the hot/cold pair, 6 inch vent pipe to outside, 220Vac, etc The drain pipe looks like a 'hurry up and make it look finished so we can get out of here' cover. Don't think it's for cleanout since it is a T junction. and cleanouts tend to be 45 angles elsewhere.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's a very strange way to leave it and would not seem to have anything to do with hurrying up. * If it was installed correcly with a trap and vent, then all that was needed was to glue in about a 4ft section of pipe instead of that fitting and plug. * Is it visible from the basement to check for a trap? *Sounds like it's probably there, but can't hurt to check if possible. * If you have a trap, then all you need is a piece of 1 1/2" or 2" pipe up to the level of the top of the washer and a male adapter that's the same size as the plug to glue on the end. *Use teflon tape on the threads.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - After posting the above, I took another look and this part is puzzling: "Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4 inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level) inside the wall to the washer's outlet? " How can you see it and access it if the plug terminating what's there is inside the wall at floor level? *Perhaps some pics would help. In the new construction in these parts, NJ, plumbers use one of the washer connection box units where the drain and water supply valves terminate in a recessed box inside the wall at a height near the top of the washer. thanks for that one, the box is there for the hot/cold, and saw a tube, no idea what that was for. Looks like a flexible 3/4 inch OD creasible type. I'll see if I can find out whether a trap is in there there's an 'unfinished hole in the wall to view its contents. A temporary cosmetic cover was over the hole. |
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