Recent content by Hawk47

  1. Hawk47

    Existing drain too shallow for new basement bath?

    I am getting started on adding a basement bath. I tore up the concrete where I plan to tie into the existing 4 inch ABS main drain; about 3 feet from where it leaves the house. The existing pipe is much shallower than I expected: At this location, which is the farthest downstream where I can tie...
  2. Hawk47

    Separate cleanout required when installing backwater valve?

    Hello, I am in the planning process for adding a basement bathroom. Code requires a backwater valve, but to me it is unclear if this will require an additional cleanout. Main drain is 4" ABS, which I will wye out of in the basement slab for the bathroom, also in 4"abs, and then install the...
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks