The washing machine had been cross-connected by a tight plumbing connection to the building main drain line.A sewer line backup had pushed waste into the washer where its pressure switch started the agitator. Plumbing cross connections are unsanitary and is a health risk. The clothes washer was...
drains, and plumbing fixtures. The plumbing inspector will look for signs of leaks, blockages, corrosion, or other damage. They may also use special tools to test the pressure and flow of the water through the system. In some cases, they may need to access hidden parts of the system (su...
Backwater Valves area one-way valvewhich provides back flow prevention for residential and commercial applications whether connected to municipal sewer line or a private septic system. Designed to prevent fluids from backing up and flooding, due to an obstruction in a sewer system or storm drain. ...