NotSoHandy
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Hi,
I'm looking for a good plumber in Greater Toronto Area ( Burlington, ON ) - if you know someone, please let me know asap.
I'm hoping to have a whole house water filter installed ( City Water )
UV Viqua, Big Blue Pre Filter, 12x52 Carbon, Fleck Automatic Valve
The only issue is the drain line from the filter. I had some plumbers and just don't have confidence that I need to move ahead.
The filter will be located right next to the main stack. In the Basement (2-level house + Basement )
Plumber 1 - Suggested cutting the main stack and connecting there, p-trap, airgap, and Venting done with AAV, AAV is allowed in Ontario
Plumber 2 - Suggested that I replace my sump pump with something better and drain to a sump pit, which sends water outdoor to the lawn; I'm just not sure if I don't overfill the pit while backwashing, I'm guessing that ¾ pipe and 15 minutes backwash will dump a lot water fast.
While I'm okay with option 1, I don't like messing with the main stack's integrity.
I have another small stack serving only one sink, but the drain line would have to be run in the ceiling about 30ft. Not sure if that's not to much ? , I would care less if they cut that.
2nd Plumber suggested that a floor drain with an air gap is suitable as well, but my floor drains have cuts made for two condensate lines, pretty much at water level, I think some water would be pushed under the slab.
Whichever direction I go, I don't want to DIY as I'm not a DIY person, I would love recommendation for someone that will stand behind their work, so please let me know if you know any plumbers in the area.
Thank you
I'm looking for a good plumber in Greater Toronto Area ( Burlington, ON ) - if you know someone, please let me know asap.
I'm hoping to have a whole house water filter installed ( City Water )
UV Viqua, Big Blue Pre Filter, 12x52 Carbon, Fleck Automatic Valve
The only issue is the drain line from the filter. I had some plumbers and just don't have confidence that I need to move ahead.
The filter will be located right next to the main stack. In the Basement (2-level house + Basement )
Plumber 1 - Suggested cutting the main stack and connecting there, p-trap, airgap, and Venting done with AAV, AAV is allowed in Ontario
Plumber 2 - Suggested that I replace my sump pump with something better and drain to a sump pit, which sends water outdoor to the lawn; I'm just not sure if I don't overfill the pit while backwashing, I'm guessing that ¾ pipe and 15 minutes backwash will dump a lot water fast.
While I'm okay with option 1, I don't like messing with the main stack's integrity.
I have another small stack serving only one sink, but the drain line would have to be run in the ceiling about 30ft. Not sure if that's not to much ? , I would care less if they cut that.
2nd Plumber suggested that a floor drain with an air gap is suitable as well, but my floor drains have cuts made for two condensate lines, pretty much at water level, I think some water would be pushed under the slab.
Whichever direction I go, I don't want to DIY as I'm not a DIY person, I would love recommendation for someone that will stand behind their work, so please let me know if you know any plumbers in the area.
Thank you
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