Replacing cast iron drain Issue

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  1. mspears

    mspears New Member

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    Hello,

    I hired this plumber , after been paid, he will not return my calls . Now, I'm forced to try to fix this on my own. After doing some research, I believe he installed the san -tee backward. I'm unsure whether it should be turn 45 degree or not. Please help me to fix this mess.

    I'm unsure of exactly what I need to cut out and replace. And if I turn the tee 45 degree how to get the drain line to connect to the vent in the limited space available.

    Here are the before and after pictures. I have one question. Why can't I connect to the vent like the before pictures? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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    mspears, Sep 29, 2020
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  2. Reach4

    Reach4 Well-Known Member

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    Is the smaller PVC pipe coming from the lavatory (bathroom sink)?

    Is the bigger PVC trap and pipe the drain for the shower?
     
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  4. mspears

    mspears New Member

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    The smaller is the 1 1/2" is the vent and 2" is the tub. The tub is the only fixtures for the vent.
     
    mspears, Sep 29, 2020
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  5. Terry

    Terry Administrator Staff Member

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    It should have been a wye fitting, and tilted up to be higher than the trap arm to the tub if possible.

    And yes, it was backwards.
     
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    Terry, Sep 29, 2020
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