Hello from Vermont, Been reading forums for a while and thought I'd finally ask a question.
I'm going to connect a new washer to the existing main line this weekend. I think I have it figured out but would like opinions.
The main drain line in basement runs at 7ft. high the length of house to south facing wall. About 12" from wall it takes a 90* bend, drops 4.5' then takes another 90* bend and exits south wall to septic.
I'm installing washer about 5' to the right of where drain pipe drops and exits wall. Back of washer will be against south wall.
My plan is to cut into vertical part of drain pipe and install a sanitary-T then a 2" P-trap going towards washer, then install two 90* bends to bring drain line closer to wall, 2nd 90* will be slightly pointing upwards so I can install a 2" drain line rising 1/4" per ft. until it's close enough so washer drain can be put into it.
Questions are: How high should a cut into main 3" main drain? Is a sanitary-t the proper choice and should the end point where drain meets washer drain tube be vertical?
Thank you and thanks for a great resource for us DIY'ers!
I'm going to connect a new washer to the existing main line this weekend. I think I have it figured out but would like opinions.
The main drain line in basement runs at 7ft. high the length of house to south facing wall. About 12" from wall it takes a 90* bend, drops 4.5' then takes another 90* bend and exits south wall to septic.
I'm installing washer about 5' to the right of where drain pipe drops and exits wall. Back of washer will be against south wall.
My plan is to cut into vertical part of drain pipe and install a sanitary-T then a 2" P-trap going towards washer, then install two 90* bends to bring drain line closer to wall, 2nd 90* will be slightly pointing upwards so I can install a 2" drain line rising 1/4" per ft. until it's close enough so washer drain can be put into it.
Questions are: How high should a cut into main 3" main drain? Is a sanitary-t the proper choice and should the end point where drain meets washer drain tube be vertical?
Thank you and thanks for a great resource for us DIY'ers!