The trap bend is a U-shaped bend. One end connects to the vertical tailpiece that descends from the sink drain, and the other end connecting to the waste arm. The trap bend is designed to be easily removable in order to clear clogs, or it may have a small cleanout plug on the botto...
To clean up sewage backup in the basement, protect yourself by wearing PPE, protect the rest of the house by closing doors between the contaminated area and the rest of the space, drain the area with a sump pump or a large-capacity shop vac, clear out items affected by sewage backup, ...
The drain cleanout will be on a T- or Y-shaped pipe fitting with a threaded plug and a square nut. The nut may also be covered by a plastic cap. The drain cleanout isn't always installed on the main line. Some homes may have alternate access points to the sewage system. Instead, ...
You will notice that where the existing main sewer line exits the building the plumber included a cleanout (upper circle in photo) and that the depth of the waste piping is just about 12" below the ground surface. At this particular installation the drain piping slope exceeds 1/4" per ...
If you have water problems in your basement that you've been ignoring, there's a good chance you're losing up to half of your home's living space. For many, the simplest solution is to install a sump pump.
Before breaking through a section of concrete floor, try to anticipate what might lie beneath it. Your sewer line's location should be apparent, and you'll find an accessible cleanout fitting near a wall. Your home's main water supply line may be less obvious. If your main waterline enter...
In this installation . When a building footprint or foundation layout is complex, or where the building is constructed over both basement space and one or more crawl spaces, it may be necessary to install multiple sump pumps to protect these various areas. In a single large basement whose ...
Its tubular design and simple installation make it easy to snake the drain or disconnect the p-trap for cleaning out debris.The Dearborn® Brass Tubular P-trap with Cleanouttakes accessibility for cleaning purposes one step farther with a convenient access point to clear clogs and drains. ...
Install individual and main vent lines properly. Having the right vent lines is key for air to smoothly enter and push water out of fixtures. Each one should have a small vent line to connect to a bigger main vent that goes out through the roof. 4 Understand the waste pipes in your bui...
To clean up sewage backup in the basement, protect yourself by wearing PPE, protect the rest of the house by closing doors between the contaminated area and the rest of the space, drain the area with a sump pump or a large-capacity shop vac, clear out items affected by sewage backup, ...