Recent content by ARC

@Reach4 I like the sandwich bag idea. Thanks. I read an older post here where there seems to be some back and forth about mortar or PoP. My Jacuzzi brand alcove tub instructions say to use casting plaster or plaster of Paris. I guess since it doesn't shrink, but I think it tends to crack over...

Hi. What's your best practice for making the tub removable before you lay it in mounds of plastic of Paris? I read plastic somewhere but not sure if there is a best technique/thickness, etc. Is there a way? I'm worried if you put some down it would squish out the plaster of Paris too much. Also...

@Jeff H Young. Thanks for the clarification. Out of curiosity, is that because there is an overflow and it technically gets air from there too? @wwhitney. I get the Lav to WC wet vent idea better this morning after some coffee. So you're saying even the vent coming out of the Lav needs to be a...

@wwhitney Once again thanks a bunch. I really appreciate the knowledge. So do you think I should do the 2" Lav to 3" toilet or picture 2? Sounds like I can according to you and I have room for the slope of a 2". Would I still add a 3" cleanout with either a wye on its back or a tee on its back...

@wwhitney Thanks for the reply. Sorry, guess I should have added more details. I added a couple more drawings to hopefully clarify and might be better than me explaining. The Cast Iron 3" san-tee with the 2" side inlet comes off the shower. I will vent it near the shower P-Trap. Drawing #3...

Hi and thanks again. Can I drain my 1.5" (could be 2" if needed) into the back of my 3" toilet drain? I don't see why not but maybe it's not best practice. Between some conduit and the joists I don't believe I have enough headroom to run the 3" pipe all the way back to the vertical sink pipe and...

Thanks, everyone. Yes knowing what is an "approved" adapter was definitely my issue being a novice since it's vague. I seriously searched the web to get a clear answer but no luck. I just wanted to be up to snuff. But when I went to the local pro plumbing store and asked they and a plumber I...

Hi. Are Fernco compression donuts code in UPC? It seems like pros use them but I think I've read they are NOT code. Can't find exactly where in the UPC codebook it says one way or another if someone knows. Or is it one of those things pros do even though not code? I put one in my 4" CI hub on a...

Hi and thanks. I removed my 100 yr old cast iron column radiator to save room in my bathroom remodel. One replacement option is a Runtal, either towel warmer style or maybe a wall panel style. Is this an ok idea or just a bad one to mix a legacy system with non-cast iron? I know their mass is...

@fitter30. Thanks that looks like what I'd need. My concern is there won't be enough flow given water takes the path of least resistance and won't travel much through the 1/2". Like these balance valves won't be able to increase the flow even at full open to more than wants to go through the...

Hi and thanks. I removed my column water heated CI radiator for my bathroom remodel and want to switch to a Myson Whispa 3 kickspace heater under the vanity to save room. My 1916 house has old steel piping on a two-pipe system which I believe is a direct return. I do not know if the tees (from...

Sorry. I think my poor attempt of drawing these types of things is the issue. The vent and Stack were above the tub, but of course wasn't obvious to others. Maybe this drawing shows it better. This would be looking at the short side of the tub opposite the overflow and towards the 2x6 wall...

Derp. I totally forgot to draw the P-trap! I planned on one, but thanks for the catch. I also realized I should have put the slip-nut closer to the tub but I already posted. I think this new drawing is more accurate. How does this look now? My main question is whether the idea is ok to do such...

Hi and thanks once again. I looked all over the internet but could not find my particular situation. I hope the answer will help others in the future too. Basically, can I change how/where the plumbing for a tub drain and overflow connect? So my situation is I have a set of double joists mostly...

Jeff: Thanks for replying and checking. Glad to hear it looks good. Sorry if my question wasn't clear. It's a bit tricky on how to ask. I thought I understood the code correctly but wanted to confirm. I pose the thought process again for any future reader, but no need to reply. Thanks again...