Hi everyone!
First-time poster here, but I wanted to say that I greatly appreciate the community and all the knowledgeable folks on this site.
Anyways, so my buddy and I are in the process of gut-rehabbing a duplex into a tri-plex. Note that we are not tradesmen, so we are learning as we go!
We completed the DWV rough-in, and just water tested the system today. We found that a number of the 2" p-traps were leaking. I believe we have a total of 12 throughout the place (3 washer standpipes, 3 shower drains, and 3 floor drains).
We installed the traps in the link below, which have a threaded union. That joint is where all the leaks were found.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/NIBCO-2-in-PVC-DWV-Hub-x-Hub-P-Trap-Fitting-C4895HD2/100342771
It's important to note that we did not go around and ensure all the p-trap joints were tightened prior to testing. Maybe that's all we need to do? I believe that particular type of connection should not be taped/doped, correct? Do you think using the screw-type p-traps was a bad idea (vs. a fully glued p-trap) since all of them will ultimately be buried in walls or ceilings? Or should we be fine if we tighten everything up?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Thanks,
Michael
First-time poster here, but I wanted to say that I greatly appreciate the community and all the knowledgeable folks on this site.
Anyways, so my buddy and I are in the process of gut-rehabbing a duplex into a tri-plex. Note that we are not tradesmen, so we are learning as we go!
We completed the DWV rough-in, and just water tested the system today. We found that a number of the 2" p-traps were leaking. I believe we have a total of 12 throughout the place (3 washer standpipes, 3 shower drains, and 3 floor drains).
We installed the traps in the link below, which have a threaded union. That joint is where all the leaks were found.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/NIBCO-2-in-PVC-DWV-Hub-x-Hub-P-Trap-Fitting-C4895HD2/100342771
It's important to note that we did not go around and ensure all the p-trap joints were tightened prior to testing. Maybe that's all we need to do? I believe that particular type of connection should not be taped/doped, correct? Do you think using the screw-type p-traps was a bad idea (vs. a fully glued p-trap) since all of them will ultimately be buried in walls or ceilings? Or should we be fine if we tighten everything up?
Looking forward to your feedback!
Thanks,
Michael
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