|
| We are starting our basement and for one area we want to add a bar. We really would like to have a sink but the person doing most of the work says we would have to have a drain in the concrete for this to work. I was under the impression that we would just work off the plumbing from the kitchen above. Can someone tell me which is correct? |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by fnmroberts (My Page) on Fri, Jan 19, 07 at 7:22
| Thnik of gravity. Water only goes down. Unless your kitchen waste falls through piping which you can intercept at a point LOWER than the one you are planning for the basement, your friend is correct. Do you have an ejector pump in your basement? If so, you might be able to run piping around the perimeter to meet up with it. That would save cutting your concrete floor. Ours runs on the peremiter walls. A diagram of our basement is posted at "My Page". Though it does not specifically indicate plumbing, I believe you can get the idea. Only need to drop 1/8" per foot of run, so you can carry the waste a long distance. |
|
- Posted by lazypup (lazypup@yahoo.com) on Wed, Jan 24, 07 at 0:36
| Code requires all pipes 3" or less in diameter to be run with a 1/4" per foot pitch. Under some circumstances a 3" line may be run with a 1/8" per foot pitch with the expressed written consent of the inspecting authority. Ref: International Residential Code 3005.3 & Uniform Plumbing Code 708.0 |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Basements Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.