Questions tagged [drain]
Use this tag for plumbing-related drains such as under sinks, including when something is clogged it is helpful to include this so it is clear it is a drain clog.
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Finding correct ball rod for bathroom sink drain [closed]
I need to replace the ball rod in a bathroom sink drain. The area behind the pipe is max 6”. The one that broke has 3.5 inches of back lever rod, a 1 cm tall and 1 cm wide ball, and the broken off end....
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Can a sink drain connect to a tub drain before the tub p-trap?
I'd like to add a small sink on the other side of the wall from a tub. The tub drain is installed with the p-trap under the basement slab.
Is it ok to connect the sink drain into the tub drain line, ...
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How to rebuild the new subfloor around this toilet drain?
Here is what it looks like
And here is what I think must be done
And here is how I think I should cut the plywood around that drain.
In short, I should add support just south of the drain (and maybe ...
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Is it possible to grind down the ceramic tile around my shower drain [closed]
When the tiler built my shower, the corner of two of the tiles around the drain are sticking up a little bit. Is there a way to fix this without having to pull up the tiles?
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How can I unclog my bathtub drain?
The picture below is what the tub basically is. No pop-up stopper, just a permanent grate. I've tried the plunger technique, then realized I needed to plug the overflow, but I can't for the life of me ...
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What is the correct orientation of the connecting tab on a bathroom sink stopper?
I removed my sink stopper to clean it. The sink stopper tab with hole at the bottom is offset. I did not pay attention to the direction when I removed it.
Should the tab be closer to the front or back ...
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Is my drain and vent layout for a two level cabin reasonable?
I am building a cabin in rural Oklahoma by myself and I want to be sure my drain and vent layout will work. The main thing I am not sure about is the venting. I don't have to pass any inspections or ...
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How can I connect HVAC condensate pump drain tubing to a kitchen sink tailpiece?
I am trying to connect a poly tube with 1/2" OD and 3/8" ID coming from my Little Giant 1/30 HP 115-Volt Condensate Removal Pump to my kitchen drain sink with 1-1/2" diameter (Below is ...
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How can I install a drain vent for new shower and new toilet through existing 2 inch roof vent pipes?
Our townhouse has one main bathroom on our second floor that we share with kids and we want to add a second small bathroom on the same floor for the kids' room. The plan is to add a new shower and a ...
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How to remove floor drain cover
I have an old basement floor drain. It was partially covered with tile. Once I remove the tile and mortar around it I'm still not sure how to remove the cover. It all looks to be cast iron with an ...
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How can I connect new brass tailpiece to old tee using standard slip joint nut?
I have a leak in bathtub drain and have replaced the basket and tailpiece but can’t connect to old brass threaded tee because it it apparently has nonstandard threads and slightly smaller actual OD ...
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Why do I smell sewer gases from my bathroom sink even with a full trap?
I am smelling sewer gases coming from this sink. It seems to share a single vent with the toilet, which has a much larger diameter pipe. I did have to add a slight bend (~30 degrees approx) to the ...
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How can I clear this yard drain that is filled with diatomaceous earth mud?
There are drains set into concrete paved parts of my yard. The last drain in one leg is located in the concrete pad on which the pool equipment is installed. It appears that in the past someone back-...
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Installing bathroom sink drain around shelf [duplicate]
I’m installing a new bathroom sink drain. The entry pipe is about an inch above the shelf. This puts the p trap higher than the drain entry. Is there anything I can do (avoiding S trap) or do I need ...
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How should I clean my condensate drain with vinegar and compressed air?
(If you've read this previously, please see the update 3 paragraphs down)
The condensate drain of my AC is blocked. I believe the unit drains into the same drain as the washing machine so I don't have ...
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