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    Existing 4" through foundation as sleeve for 3" PVC

    I know it is a catching thread title that needs greater info to understand the reason for a not so typical question. The 1950's home has a kitchen waste line (sink/dishwasher) which leaves the home in a overhead manner. 4" CI penetrates through the foundation side wall then enters a grease...
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    Converting Gravity Sewer to Overhead

    This is long winded, but there is not really any other way to state the situation at hand. I am in northern Il and have an odd scenario regarding the sewer setup at my home. Home (1950's) was originally on septic. At a some point and time the original homeowner sold a portion off the land off...
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    6" valve for sewer shutoff? Gate or ball, PVC or Cast

    Sewage at my home ties into a private sewer system which has been troublesome lately and the check valve I have sometimes does not seal off 100%. So I am looking to install a manual shut off valve in the basement of my home just before it exits out the foundation. Original 6" cast iron, plan...
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    Drain Tile layout and install, Northern IL

    Looking to improve on the current homes drainage system. There are two pits currently one with no drain tile just a hole in the bottom and another pit which has about 25 feet for drain tile. Previous homeowner thought the additional pit and limited drain tile would solve the problem. He was a...
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    Basement Bathtub, one piece, or cast with one piece surround, Brand preferences

    I am going to be installing a bathtub within the next month. I am in a time crunch or else I would just being doing a cast iron tub and tile walls but the wife wants this room done before the baby is due. This is going in the basement. I can clear a 32" wide tub and around 78" of height (left...
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