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I have an under basement slab P- trap connected to the 4 inch main that then exits the house. Because there is a full bath 20+ feet from the trap, the pitch has the trap about 2 feet under the slab. The wood surrounding the trap has all disintegrated and the dirt is starting to fall onto the p...

I have an under basement slab P- trap connected to the 4 inch main that then exits the house. Because there is a full bath 20+ feet from the trap, the pitch has the trap about 2 feet under the slab. The wood surrounding the trap has all disintegrated and the dirt is starting to fall onto the p...

Hi. Can you explain why the oakum is not able to be removed? Isn't oakum just oiled hemp - a fibrous material? I know it packed in tight to seal the lead being poured. Not sure why it cannot be removed. This post is a first that claims this from my searches.

...as in a teco stud shoe?

Ok. I was merely referring to the UPC, which says 2" pipe cannot pass through a 2x4. Perhaps there are exceptions for your area. I live in NYS. Did the use of a teco stud shoe (not shown in the picture) allow this?

Hi. It is to drain a washing machine. I'm pretty sure that requires 2"

Thanks for that. Furring out a 2x4 wall to be 2x6 would be a huge problem for that small of an area

Since 2" pipe going through 2x4 studs, is that to code?

Actually there is a clean out port. That might be helpful should a big chunk of okum drop down when lifting out the galvanized pipe, potentially causing a clog downstream. Thank you very much

Hello, I have a 1955 cast iron hub with a 2 in galvanized pipe in what looks like 3 inch cast iron hub with a lead joint. The hub and pipe are vertical and I am seeking advice as to removing the lead that surrounds the pipe. I've seen examples of drilling out the joint with dozens of holes...

I learned today the monoflow branch and the indirect tank are fed from the same supply valve. Looks like I have to shut off water supply valve because I can’t isolate the two branches from one sourcing hot water and the other sourced for heat