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    Mar 8, 2007, 08:50 AM
    Shower drain pipe angle
    I want to install a shower in my basement. The shower will be about 4 ft from existing drain pipe. At what angle should the pipe that connects from the shower drain to the main drain pipe be to ensure water flows to drain pipe?

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    Mar 8, 2007, 12:39 PM
    I am going to guess that you mean downward slope or drop of the drain pipe. A 4 ft drain should drop at least 1 in.
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