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  1. Paul E.

    Dry Vent for Shower - Fitting Question

    Hey Jeff, thanks for the heads up on the 1/4 bend, I've corrected it to be a 90 degree long sweep. The copper pipes are in direct contact with concrete. Those are the original water lines for the house. At this bathroom I am running new pex lines in the walls, so I went ahead and capped...
  2. Paul E.

    Dry Vent for Shower - Fitting Question

    Thank you for all the helpful info! After chipping some more concrete and introducing a few street fittings, I was able to land my vent inside the wall using two 45 degree fittings instead of the 60 degree ells. Wayne, I'm in Austin which has adopted the UPC. Perhaps my WC being...
  3. Paul E.

    Dry Vent for Shower - Fitting Question

    Hey Wayne, I am subject to 2021 UPC. Does the UPC prohibit wet venting a shower downstream of a WC? The main reason I would like to introduce a vent at this location is so I can raise the shower p trap up. It's my understanding that I cannot fall more than one pipe diameter along the shower...
  4. Paul E.

    Dry Vent for Shower - Fitting Question

    I am working on a remodel of a shower that was originally wet vented. Currently the shower ties into the main 4" sewer line downstream of a toilet, so I would like to add a dedicated dry vent to help prevent any siphoning of the shower p trap from occurring. In the sketch below, is it...
  5. Paul E.

    Gray PVC - 1969?

    Yes, a repair coupling that's missing that inner stop. Procedure is pretty much how you outlined, although if there's enough flex in the line, you can sometimes glue one end with a normal coupler so you don't have to slide two into place. The ends of these two pipes are in line with each...
  6. Paul E.

    Gray PVC - 1969?

    Any reason not to go with two repair couplings and a short length of 3/4" pipe?
  7. Paul E.

    Gray PVC - 1969?

    Hey Reach, the OD is indeed 1.050. Whipped out some calipers just to double check. Looking at ABS size charts, I also don't believe it goes down to this small of pipe. Starts at 1-1/4" pipe with an OD of 1.66".
  8. Paul E.

    Gray PVC - 1969?

    Was gray PVC ever manufactured? This house was built in 1969. I have a section of the original HVAC condensate pipe I need to repair, and the OD and ID of the existing pipe match the measurements of 3/4" pvc pipe. I'd like to figure out what this material is so I can use the appropriate glue.
  9. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Decided to convert to PVC. The lead sleeve was soldered to a brass coupling, which was leaded into the cast iron hub. All of that is out. I will clean up the hub and install a Fernco donut with PVC. Does anyone know of a removable closet flange with a stainless steel ring? A push to...
  10. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Turns out the lead pipe was not soldered to the brass closet flange, it was peened overtop it. The lead is fairly brittle. Can a new lead pipe/sleeve be purchased? I don't think I can pull this one up to my desired flange height without destroying it.
  11. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Thanks for the input guys. I think I will hold off on busting the concrete up and see if I can work with the existing brass flange. It looks like the brass flange is secured with a few concrete screws. Here's the plan 1. Remove the screws. 2. Carefully raise the existing brass flange +...
  12. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Are there any benefits to converting it to PVC vs. working with the existing flange? And would you go with a 4" shielded coupling on the existing soil stack over a Fernco donut in the cast iron hub? Thinking this through, getting down to the hub would take more digging, but I would avoid...
  13. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'm looking at the hydro seat and twist and set ring. What would the lot of work option be?
  14. Paul E.

    Raising Brass Closet Flange in Concrete

    Hey y'all, I am looking for some advice on how best to raise a recessed closet flange. I releveled the bathroom floors, and need to raise the existing brass closet flange up 3/4" of an inch. Raising it 3/4" of an inch will put the new closet flange on top of the new flooring. The existing...
  15. Paul E.

    Snaking Rectangular Overflow Drains

    Everything I've read on this website also leads me to believe that pex shouldn't be used between the valve and the tub spout — I am planning on using a piece of brass or copper into a threaded drop ear. My friend has hired a licensed plumber to handle all this work, so I would hope they have...
  16. Paul E.

    Snaking Rectangular Overflow Drains

    Is it possible to snake the rectangular overflow drains present on tubs like the Kohler Underscore? I am considering using this tub for my bathroom, which is slab on grade, so I won't have access to the p trap from below, once the tub is installed. I like the looks of the rectangular...
  17. Paul E.

    Kitchen Sink Rough In - Below Flood Rim

    Thank you for taking the time to sketch that Wayne! That’s very helpful. For my own education, between the two options, if we pretend the first one was granted an exception and allowed, is there a difference in performance between the two? Is there any benefit to having less pipe and shorter...
  18. Paul E.

    Kitchen Sink Rough In - Below Flood Rim

    Hey Wayne, what other routing options do you see? My half wall (plumbing wall) is centered on the steel beam above, so I’m not sure how else it could be routed without popping a vent through the countertop.
  19. Paul E.

    Kitchen Sink Rough In - Below Flood Rim

    I believe UPC will allow the vent to run horizontally until I am clear of the steel beam overhead. Unless prevented by structure, the vent rises vertically 6 inches above the floor level rim before continuing to horizontal. Vent pipe located below flood level of rim is drainage pattern. UPC 905.3
  20. Paul E.

    Kitchen Sink Rough In - Below Flood Rim

    I am working on my kitchen plumbing rough in. There is a steel beam overhead of the kitchen sink, so my vent line will have to turn a corner, as shown below. I will replace the sanitary tee I used in the mock-up with a 2” x 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” so I can eliminate the bushing. Is there anything I am...
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