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    Morrisjpm1953 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 19, 2013, 05:28 AM
    Slab floor toilet / main waste 18" below floor
    Do u add a piece of 3" to toilet elbow to get to floor level.So that I can keep the 1/4" slope.Or do u drop down to waste line at some point
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    Dec 19, 2013, 11:50 AM
    Hi Morris

    You drop down to the elbow (18") so that the toilet VENT will remain effective in venting the toilet drain... ;)

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