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 adrien02
Apr 17, 2007, 11:41 AM
I'm having some plumbling work done(adding washer to half bath).  The plumber can out and connected a drain to the main line for the washer.  The problem I don't understand why he installed a P-trap under the floor which is to be filled in with concrete later.   I also concerned on how he will vent the washer.  Most setup I see the P-trap is aleast 6in off the floor.   By the way, the plumber did not pull a permit.
 
Thanks
 speedball1
Apr 17, 2007, 11:49 AM
It's not usual to install a washer trap under the cement.  Your plumber installed the trap under the cement because that gave him a clear shot at the main.  Your fears are valid.  The washer has been installed without a vent.  Have you paid him yet?  Good luck,  Tom
 adrien02
Apr 17, 2007, 02:09 PM
I'm having some plumbling work done(adding washer to half bath).  The plumber can out and connected a drain to the main line for the washer.  The problem I dont understand why he installed a P-trap under the floor which is to be filled in with concrete later.   I also concerned on how he will vent the washer.  Most setup I see the P-trap is aleast 6in off the floor.   By the way, the plumber didnot pull a permit.
 
thanks
No, I havenot paid him yet.  What do he need to do to the current setup to vent the washer(my major concern)?  
 
Thanks
 speedball1
Apr 17, 2007, 02:34 PM
He needs to roll a fitting up on a 45 degree angle after the "P" trap and run a vent up to the  attic and revent into a existing roof vent or if he can get to a dry vent before the attic revent back into it at least 6 inches over the flood rim of the fixture the vent services.  
Or he could come off the main and keep the trap above the floor band extend up for a re vent.  I've made a rough freehand drawing,(see image) for a guide.
Good luck,  Tom