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    Aug 24, 2007, 07:12 PM
    Floor drains
    How to put in basement floor drains
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    Aug 25, 2007, 03:42 PM
    You're in luck. Floor drains are the only trapped drain that doesn't need a vent,(check local codes). Cut into the main and come off it with a wye or a combination wye and eighth bend. Make the top of the strainer a inch or so lower then the cement so you can slope to it. Good luck, Tom
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    Aug 25, 2007, 07:00 PM
    Is your floor already in place and you want to add drains? If this is new construction please give us the details.

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