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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:25:55 -0700 (PDT), ItsJoanNotJoann
wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs. It's a nuclear waste disposal pipe for overloads. If the local nuclear power plant blows up, that nuclear waste has to go somewhere. Your basement is one of many places where that nuclear waste will go. That cap will pop off and your basement will fill up with nuclear waste. Many of your neighbors probably have them too.... |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is itfor ?
I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new.
What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:02:55 -0700 (PDT),
wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks It's your house ! You can darn well use that pipe for anything you want to ! Just do it. John T. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is itfor ?
On 5/1/17 8:02 PM, wrote:
I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks Some newer homes are being pre-piped for Radon Pumps. So that the vent pipes are "hidden", as opposed to run up the exterior of the house, as in a retrofit. see https://www.hvacquick.com/howtos/ima...on_install.gif |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
replying to home.view.system, passerby wrote:
probably a passive radon abatement system -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...t-1130820-.htm |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:44:05 PM UTC-4, passerby wrote:
replying to home.view.system, passerby wrote: probably a passive radon abatement system The pipe is capped. It's neither active nor passive. If it is indeed for a radon abatement system, it won't become a radon abatement system until it is extended up through the roof. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 8:25:59 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs. That is the most likely answer, and if correct then no it won't work for a washer/sink drain. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:59:34 AM UTC-4, TimR wrote:
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 8:25:59 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs. That is the most likely answer, and if correct then no it won't work for a washer/sink drain. Why do you say that? I'm not arguing, just looking for clarification. I know of a house with a basement sink drain plumbed into a 4" cast iron clean out. The clean out cap was replaced with a reducer that accepts a threaded PVC adapter into which the drain pipe from the sink was inserted. It's not pretty, but it beat breaking up the slab to install a "proper" drain pipe. It's been working as a drain for over a decade and still allows the clean out to be snaked if needed by simply removing the reducing fitting. Why do you feel that the OP's PVC pipe - if it is a clean out - can't be used as a drain? Obviously he would need to ensure that it is attached to the in-slab pipe such that it drains in the right direction. What is your reason for the blanket statement that it can't be used? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:02:55 -0700 (PDT),
wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks If the builder is still around there may be a set of blueprints available. If not check the city/county zoning/permit office. YMMV |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Tue, 2 May 2017 08:40:31 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:59:34 AM UTC-4, TimR wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 8:25:59 PM UTC-4, ItsJoanNotJoann wrote: On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote: I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs. That is the most likely answer, and if correct then no it won't work for a washer/sink drain. Why do you say that? I'm not arguing, just looking for clarification. I know of a house with a basement sink drain plumbed into a 4" cast iron clean out. The clean out cap was replaced with a reducer that accepts a threaded PVC adapter into which the drain pipe from the sink was inserted. It's not pretty, but it beat breaking up the slab to install a "proper" drain pipe. It's been working as a drain for over a decade and still allows the clean out to be snaked if needed by simply removing the reducing fitting. Why do you feel that the OP's PVC pipe - if it is a clean out - can't be used as a drain? Obviously he would need to ensure that it is attached to the in-slab pipe such that it drains in the right direction. What is your reason for the blanket statement that it can't be used? Can't be used within code perhaps?? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is itfor ?
Dump water down it. Lots. See what happens.
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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:34:33 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Dump water down it. Lots. See what happens. Would you care to elaborate on that suggestion? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
Are you retarded? Run a hose in it and see if it is clear. ****. It is big enough to take a **** in. If it backs up, quit.
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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:58:28 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Are you retarded? Run a hose in it and see if it is clear. ****. It is big enough to take a **** in. If it backs up, quit. If it's clear, clear to where? Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do you fit that description? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Tue, 2 May 2017 17:17:05 -0700 (PDT), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:58:28 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote: Are you retarded? Run a hose in it and see if it is clear. ****. It is big enough to take a **** in. If it backs up, quit. If it's clear, clear to where? Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do you fit that description? The answer is yes. He started another thread instead of a reply in the original thread. Morons do that. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:17:13 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
If it's clear, clear to where? Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do you fit that description? I do fit that description. Chances are it is not going to run out in his living room from the basement. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:24:29 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
The answer is yes. He started another thread instead of a reply in the original thread. Morons do that. No idea what you are saying. The posts look in order from here. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks I'm curious, have you ever considered asking the builder? It could be for gerbil storage. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [8~{} Uncle House Monster |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:47:04 AM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:17:13 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote: If it's clear, clear to where? Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do you fit that description? I do fit that description. So you're saying that you're a moron? It's interesting that you admit that. Chances are it is not going to run out in his living room from the basement. OK, so you've eliminated one exit point. Do you think that there might be others? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new. What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain? Thanks I'm curious, have you ever considered asking the builder? Uncle House Monster No kidding. Or even ask a neighbour whose house is same build .. Google image search for "radon pipe" returns a lot of photos with large white vent piping ... John T. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wed, 3 May 2017 05:00:17 -0700 (PDT)
DerbyDad03 wrote: you're a moron? You post like a democrat/liberal attack all who don't subscribe to your point of view. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 8:00:20 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
OK, so you've eliminated one exit point. Do you think that there might be others? I would have no problem pouring water in it to see what happens if it were my house. I'd run a hose in it and look around. If it backed up the drain is no longer a drain. If it came out in the driveway or yard maybe it was planned for a sump. If it did not come out where I could see it and kept flowing freely I would let my washing machine take over. Forever. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
Morons. Just to top it. Demos. Same thing.
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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:35:02 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Morons. Just to top it. Demos. Same thing. Sure is hard to tell who you are talking to/about. Are you familiar with the concept of including some of the post that you are responding to so we have some context? Oh wait... I guess not. You already admitted to being a moron, so not knowing how to post in usenet fits your low level of intelligence. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
Morons. That is plural. Quoting moronic posts et al is a waste of time.
Would anyone put water down the pipe? Too scared to try? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 8:08:36 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
Morons. That is plural. Talking to yourself? Quoting moronic posts et al is a waste of time. Like I'm doing? Would anyone put water down the pipe? Too scared to try? Not my pipe, but no, I wouldn't put water down a pipe and then wonder where it went. Only a self-proclaimed moron (you) would. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:10:39 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Not my pipe, but no, I wouldn't put water down a pipe and then wonder where it went. Only a self-proclaimed moron (you) would. What would you do? Stare at it? Bust up the concrete floor? LOL. Jackass. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Thu, 4 May 2017 03:45:00 -0700 (PDT), Thomas
wrote: On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:10:39 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote: Not my pipe, but no, I wouldn't put water down a pipe and then wonder where it went. Only a self-proclaimed moron (you) would. What would you do? Stare at it? Bust up the concrete floor? LOL. Jackass. Jackass, Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA. Pretty close to WB. I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison. How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house? If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain. How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water? |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is itfor ?
On 5/4/2017 10:17 AM, Thomas wrote:
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote: Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA. Pretty close to WB. I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison. How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house? If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain. How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water? you could use smoke. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is itfor ?
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White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Thu, 4 May 2017 10:54:53 -0700, Taxed and Spent
wrote: On 5/4/2017 10:17 AM, Thomas wrote: On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote: Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA. Pretty close to WB. I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison. How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house? If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain. How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water? you could use smoke. Throw some burring charcoal down the pipe? No wait! |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Thu, 4 May 2017 10:17:06 -0700 (PDT), Thomas
wrote: On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote: Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA. Pretty close to WB. I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison. Well I got that much figured out. How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house? Ask the builder, zoning or permit office. Find or look for blueprints as I stated far above in this thread. Nobody here has even seen a photo from the OP fer cripes sake. If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain. How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water? I'd find out the real purpose of the pipe. Maybe that flew over your head, being from The Wilkes Barre area. I just hate stupid people. YMMV |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv
Hanover township btw. I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?
On Thu, 4 May 2017 14:17:05 -0700 (PDT), Thomas
wrote: The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv Hanover township btw. I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv. You admitted to being a moron. Signed one post as Jackass. Now you can't see what I suggested. On the other hand, you would just flood the pipe with water. If you think I called you names, just wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGgnI6kCrs Bottom line is you can't identify the capped pipe, never saw a photo; but only suggested to fill it with water. What A Maroon! |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:21:08 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 4 May 2017 14:17:05 -0700 (PDT), Thomas wrote: The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv Hanover township btw. I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv. You admitted to being a moron. Signed one post as Jackass. Now you can't see what I suggested. On the other hand, you would just flood the pipe with water. If you think I called you names, just wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGgnI6kCrs Bottom line is you can't identify the capped pipe, never saw a photo; but only suggested to fill it with water. What A Maroon! You (and Bugs) are being too kind. |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 8:19:38 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:21:08 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote: On Thu, 4 May 2017 14:17:05 -0700 (PDT), Thomas wrote: The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv Hanover township btw. I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv. You admitted to being a moron. Signed one post as Jackass. Now you can't see what I suggested. On the other hand, you would just flood the pipe with water. If you think I called you names, just wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGgnI6kCrs Bottom line is you can't identify the capped pipe, never saw a photo; but only suggested to fill it with water. What A Maroon! You (and Bugs) are being too kind. I'm curious as to why this thread is still active. The pipe is definitely a gerbil storage unit. ヽ(€¢€¿€¢)ノ [8~{} Uncle Certain Monster |
White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What isit for ?
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 9:41:18 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 8:19:38 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote: On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:21:08 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote: On Thu, 4 May 2017 14:17:05 -0700 (PDT), Thomas wrote: The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv Hanover township btw. I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv. You admitted to being a moron. Signed one post as Jackass. Now you can't see what I suggested. On the other hand, you would just flood the pipe with water. If you think I called you names, just wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGgnI6kCrs Bottom line is you can't identify the capped pipe, never saw a photo; but only suggested to fill it with water. What A Maroon! You (and Bugs) are being too kind. I'm curious as to why this thread is still active. The pipe is definitely a gerbil storage unit. ヽ(€¢€¿€¢)ノ [8~{} Uncle Certain Monster Why would Tommy Boy want to drown the cute little gerbils? Cousin Just-The-Thought-Makes-Me-Sad Monster |
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