In the very near future, I need to put a utility sink and washer in this space.
Obviously, a new water heater also.
My initial thoughts involved a bulldozer. I can't imagine what the previous owners thought they were doing.
So, here goes:
1. Regarding the drain: Ok to attach the washer drain and vent to the wall using clamps and Tapcons?
2. There is an existing vent stack on the other side of the house. It is inaccessible from here and I will need to run a new vent through the roof here. Probably between the water heater and the washer.
3. Regarding water supply: I have to re-pipe the entire house. I am planning on using Pex with Uponor expansion fittings unless someone talks me into Viega. However, there is no way to shield the Pex from UV in this room. I realize that I could put insulation on it - however, this is also the obvious location for the manifold. That is a lot of tubing to protect from UV. How about constructing a cabinet for the manifold that abuts the ceiling? I would still have to insulate (or run in conduit) the Pex going to the washer and sink.
I have more questions, but that is enough for now. We don't close on the property for another week, so I can't start cleaning the crap out of it yet.
Obviously, a new water heater also.
My initial thoughts involved a bulldozer. I can't imagine what the previous owners thought they were doing.
So, here goes:
1. Regarding the drain: Ok to attach the washer drain and vent to the wall using clamps and Tapcons?
2. There is an existing vent stack on the other side of the house. It is inaccessible from here and I will need to run a new vent through the roof here. Probably between the water heater and the washer.
3. Regarding water supply: I have to re-pipe the entire house. I am planning on using Pex with Uponor expansion fittings unless someone talks me into Viega. However, there is no way to shield the Pex from UV in this room. I realize that I could put insulation on it - however, this is also the obvious location for the manifold. That is a lot of tubing to protect from UV. How about constructing a cabinet for the manifold that abuts the ceiling? I would still have to insulate (or run in conduit) the Pex going to the washer and sink.
I have more questions, but that is enough for now. We don't close on the property for another week, so I can't start cleaning the crap out of it yet.
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