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igfan123
Sep 4, 2007, 04:56 AM
I have a 4" floor drain in a concrete slab. What's the easiest way to convert it for use as a sink drain? Does the sink need a trap since the floor drain has one? Thanks, Matt

ballengerb1
Sep 4, 2007, 07:33 AM
Before you consider doing this connect you need to confirm that the 4" drain actually goes out to your sewer and not a sump pump. Are you on city sewer or septic?

igfan123
Sep 4, 2007, 12:35 PM
Hi... I'm on a city sewer system and I have verified the drain connects to the sewer system. Thanks!

XLmasterplumber
Apr 23, 2012, 02:41 PM
There is no way to convert it to a sink drain it is a floor drain and that is all. If you want a laundry or sink drain you have to run a new drain from below grade or from a adjacent stack assuming it is sized properly. In both cases a separate vent is required.

speedball1
Apr 23, 2012, 03:17 PM
XLMP makes a very good point, (Welcome to The Plumbing Page at AMHD.) There's only one way you can do this without tearing up the slab and wall for the plumbing and run a vent out the roof and that is if you install the sink directly over the floor drain and use it as a indirect waste. And even then I don't know if it will pass code. Good luck, Tom