bathroom

  1. WeekendPlumber

    Plumbing in a ventless Washer/Dryer All-in-One

    Hey folks, long-time lurker first-time poster here. I recently bought a townhouse style unit in Boston from a flipper who really liked to take the easy way out if you know what I mean. I am discovering all sorts of fun surprises, haha. Anyway, I want to install a Ventless All-in-One...
  2. Brad W

    Looking for Advice - Basement Bathroom Rough-in

    Hi plumbers and DIYers, I'm looking for some feedback on my proposed rough in layout for a basement bathroom that I'd like to put in. I live in Portland Oregon, and I plan to have an inspector review this layout after I'm done, but it would be great to get some early notes before I go breaking...
  3. david_c

    Adding Shower to bathroom, l/f layout advice

    Hello, I'm moving my toilet in my main floor half bath to make room for a shower in my first ever renovation. I'm looking for advice on if I've got the plumbing configuration correct (I live in Ontario, but wanting to make sure the basic plumbing choices I've made are sound before I ask for my...
  4. clawbennett

    Testing Bathroom Exhaust Fan Venting

    Hello! Here's my situation.... We have a 2 story house with walkout basement. There are 4 bathrooms in the house. All of the bathrooms have exhaust fans installed in the ceilings, but the issue is I can not access anything other than the fan itself to see if they are properly vented out of the...
  5. Wyeast

    Bathroom wet venting design feedback

    Looking for some feedback on a bathroom drain system that I am knee deep in -> I am building a large detached garage in Washington state with an upstairs living area which includes a bathroom (lavatory, toilet and shower). After many hours of reading this forum and the UPC, I've ran through...
  6. didz

    Help plan basement bathroom drainage

    Hello all, I want to say thank you in advance for your advice to help me on this DIY plumbing project. Here is my plan for my bathroom drainage system (sewage ejector pump) with internal venting (external not possible). 1) is it ok to drain the sink/dehumidifier after the w.c.'s ? 2) do you...
  7. jimmyfo

    Add new second story bathroom, DVW questions

    After calling about 8 companies and only having two come out who no longer answer, I'm going to give this one a shot before throwing in the towel. This is via permit and I'd like to be super sure before the inspection. This is in Michigan and I believe we follow a version of the 2015 IBC, if...
  8. artistsnature

    Adding washing machine and tray to bathroom DWV

    Hi guys, I'm trying to tie a new laundry room into an existing bathroom on a raised slab. The copper supply lines (as well as cast iron drains) are all under concrete, so I'm going to cut them off and re-route them through the walls. My concern is, is it okay to patch the washer and tray into...
  9. tethys

    Adding 2nd Sink and Plumbing Complexities

    Hi all, I was pointed in this direction by a dear friend with many years in the reno business. I am currently gutting a master bath, and moving a sink from one wall to another to join an existing sink. To put it a bit more simply, I'd like to install a double sink vanity on a wall where a...
  10. Gusto88

    Rain-fall Shower facet configuration assistance required - bathroom plumbing

    Currently my shower head comes directly out of the shower wall (tiled wall) and points down at a 45 degree angle. Without redoing my tiles and piping, I want to have the shower faucet higher up and in a rain-fall configuration. My thoughts are to just install a few chrome 90 degree bents and...
  11. Frank the Tank

    Newly installed shower not staying hot

    Hello, so just had a new shower installed as part of bathroom model. The problem is that the water will get hot for a couple minutes but won't stay hot past that. My contractor said I can adjust it, but not to do this until after the project is completed and the inspection takes place b/c...
  12. johnjward

    Drip under bathroom sink

    Hi everyone. I know nothing about sinks or plumbing so hence here I am. Yesterday I was plunging my bathroom sink because it was clogged up. Afterwards I noticed that under the sink there was water. A hole at the bottom of the sink is where it's coming from. I assume the hole has a purpose...
  13. paradoxum

    Wet venting toilet

    Greetings, Great forum. I'm in the midst of a basement bathroom reno. According to what I found on this forum and elsewhere I can wet vent the WC via a 2" pipe running to the sink if the toilet trap arm is within 72" of the vent. Now, is that distance to the vertical portion of the vent, or...
  14. Phil P.

    Basement bath DWV review

    Good morning all .. I'm back to TL for a quick (hopefully) consult on replumbing a basement bathroom. Tore out an old 1950 bath and all the cast-iron involved. THAT is a good day's work and really makes me appreciate the craftsmanship (and muscle strength) of the plumbing trade in 1950...
  15. TexasDIY

    Phister bathroom tub faucet leak

    Hello from Texas, y'all! I'm the new DIY gal here and I'm trying like hell to fix a leak in my bathroom. When the water is turned off at main, and I have extracted the stems, washers and seat to the tub fixtures, the cold water still runs. I have replaces the seats, washer and stems THREE...
  16. Mitzy

    Venting for new bathroom

    I am putting in a new laundry/bath. It has a shower, sink, toilet, washer. It is right next to my other bath, which has a sink, shower, and toilet. The original bath has a 3" vent in the roof. By code, will I be able to tie in my new laundry/bath to the 3" vent and save a hole in the roof? The...
  17. JDCrae

    Need help with temporary solution for leak

    Good Morning All, I have used this forum for years for advice etc, but just now have become a member. Am hopeful someone will have some advice for me. Our bathroom has a leak from the shower. Its a corner stall shower with aluminum extrusion frame and glass panels. From the looks of it, we...
  18. dave94

    Bathroom sink faucets

    I was looking at under my bathroom sinks to start replacing the faucets and the water supply is hooked up with the hoses that are used for toilets. They have the 7/8" ballcock nuts on the end. Another problem is the union that the hose is attached to the shutoff valve is all one piece. The hose...
  19. SHAWN hansen

    Single knob shower faucet leak. Please helpleak, shower, batch

    So I have a single knob shower faucet that is leaking bad. I dont see any brand name on it or any info at all. I want to fix it but have no clue on what part i need for the core. Also i removed the center screw from the handle and it doesn't come off. Could it just be stuck or is there something...
  20. mha

    Faucet and Head don't fit - adapter?

    Hey guys, I have a shower faucet that measures 1 in diameter, and am trying to fit a standard 1/2 in shower head onto it. Anyone know of an adapter that can fit this?
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