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Thanks for the response Wayne. I had a moment of panic as I read code 917.4.1. I plumbed the tub to a separate vertical vent and then from there to the 3" drain that has the WC upstream. The developed length of the WC drain is 9' with the wet vent entering about 5.5' from the water closet. The...

While this is still a work in progress and correctable, I came across IPC code that places the maximum developed length for a drain from a WC at 4' or 8' depending on fitting at the stack; respectively Wye, sanitary tee. I have a WC that is 9' from the stack using a 3" drain but I have a wet...

Is leaving the heat on 50°F an option?

Thanks John, Is there a minimum standpipe length following the air-gap? I'll only have a few inches before the p-trap to not encroach to 3" air-gap

re: 3 bay sink (again). I thought I had this all worked out but I discovered I don't have a wide enough air gap. I have 3-bay sink with a 1.5" drain. The requirements for the sink is that it needs an air-gapped drain. If I run a 1.5" p-trap following the air-gap, can I expect that the drain...

The plumber I hired to install gas lines a few months ago said Vermont uses UPC code but you're right, I'm not sure he knew the difference. Thanks for your expertise and ideas.

Thanks Wayne, I'm in Vermont. UPC but no inspections other than health inspection. I was hoping to put the trap right next to the riser (next to the mop sink) and run the drain from the 3 bay along the wall. It sounds like that's not doable because of the limitations from the fixture outlet. I...

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I have a 3 bay sink that I'm trying to work out the plumbing. This is for a garage based business. It's a detached garage and the drain connects to the plumbing in the house. One option for its placement is to put the sink against the adjacent wall to where the drain exits the building (see pic)...

The boiler is about 18 years old and never had a leak. I redid the second floor and added Runtal radiators with the Uponor manifold to it about 2 years ago. I noticed through the pex that it had darkened inside. I thought it was from the newly added water and iron radiators and once the O2 from...

I had a discussion with the plumber/YouTube content provider. He explained that an iron filter is really not necessary with a traditional boiler. It's more-so applicable to combi units. Just an FYI, if someone else lands here from a google search.

I installed Runtal radiators on a standard boiler about 2 years ago. I noticed that the Uponor heat-pex turned black within a year. I didn't think much of it. This morning I was watching a YouTube video of a service call and noted a filter that I was unaware existed. It's a magnetic iron filter...

Where did you find a list of recommended tub drains? I looked for a few hours and found nothing except Duravit drains.

Thanks all, I think I've gained some confidence for using silicone. The Duravit tub is a 32" D-Code. Kind of a hybrid between alcove and drop-in. I went with the 32" to clear the joists and make it easier to center the faucet without having to move a stud. The quality is very good and it's big...

I'm installing an acrylic tub (Duravit). For the drain and overflow, I'm torn between using traditional plumbers putty vs. silicon. I've been reading the pros and cons on reddit but there is no clear answer. I'm using a plumbers pack for the overflow and drain shoe (basically all pvc fittings...