Chris Krafcky
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Hello -
I'm new to this site, and this will be my first post. What I"m looking for is some guidance/advice on replacing the floor drain in my basement. In everything I do, I try to ensure that local code in NYC is followed to the best of my ability, but in situations where it isn't possible, I ensure that my DIY work is safe and of the best quality. With that said, I am looking to convert the 'clean-out' (shown in the attached photos) into a usable floor drain. This was originally a connection point to our whole stack in the house, but we've since had it moved to accommodate some other things. The plumber who did the install left me with what you see, and my current 'drain' is literally just a hole in the ground that I'd rather fill in. What I'd like to do is remove the 90 and instead add a floor drain with an integrated p-trap as well as a clean-out. I've done some research online and have found a nice unit from Jumbo Mfg (1320-2W) that would work quite well. The question that I have is how to ensure that the drain is vented properly. Just as an FYI, I will not be able to tie into the vent for the house. In this instance, would it be 'acceptable' to install an AAV that will always be accessible at some point? Once this drain is in place, I'll be finishing up some tile work so I'll need the drain to be adjustable in some fashion. Thanks for your input.
I'm new to this site, and this will be my first post. What I"m looking for is some guidance/advice on replacing the floor drain in my basement. In everything I do, I try to ensure that local code in NYC is followed to the best of my ability, but in situations where it isn't possible, I ensure that my DIY work is safe and of the best quality. With that said, I am looking to convert the 'clean-out' (shown in the attached photos) into a usable floor drain. This was originally a connection point to our whole stack in the house, but we've since had it moved to accommodate some other things. The plumber who did the install left me with what you see, and my current 'drain' is literally just a hole in the ground that I'd rather fill in. What I'd like to do is remove the 90 and instead add a floor drain with an integrated p-trap as well as a clean-out. I've done some research online and have found a nice unit from Jumbo Mfg (1320-2W) that would work quite well. The question that I have is how to ensure that the drain is vented properly. Just as an FYI, I will not be able to tie into the vent for the house. In this instance, would it be 'acceptable' to install an AAV that will always be accessible at some point? Once this drain is in place, I'll be finishing up some tile work so I'll need the drain to be adjustable in some fashion. Thanks for your input.
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