JoelB
Mar 7, 2007, 07:53 PM
I live in older house (1930's). I recently found that my washer and utility tub drain into the basement floor drain which drains out 70 feet towards nowhere (leach field not city sewer/water). Lately, the washer has been backing up in the basement after a wash or two. Had plumber look at the lines - this is how I found about the leach field. He suggested that I move washer and tie into the existing main waste line. From what I've been reading, I don't think I can do this as there are two main lines coming from upstairs (1 first floor/1 second floor) that join at the basement ceiling a exit through the basement floor. One line in ceiling has 2nd floor tub/sink/toilet attached and I do not believe that this line is vented to roof (old house). The other line has shower/sink/toilet attached and I believe IS vented. From what I've read, I cannot tap into the main waste line as the washer line I would be adding cannot be vented and I would be running a toilet past a non-vented line!? Any suggestions for options?
Upon reading more, I noticed that someone suggested a studor valve. Would this be possible? Would it be possible to have the washer next to utility sink and still have a standpipe (ie both)? Any suggetions on where I could find diagram with pipe sizing? The run to the main waste line is about 10 feet. Thanks
Upon reading more, I noticed that someone suggested a studor valve. Would this be possible? Would it be possible to have the washer next to utility sink and still have a standpipe (ie both)? Any suggetions on where I could find diagram with pipe sizing? The run to the main waste line is about 10 feet. Thanks