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  • Mar 6, 2008, 05:41 AM
    yesican
    Running Supply lines to the new bathroom in my unfinished basement
    Hello,
    I am installing a full bath (w/shower stall) in my unfinished basement. I need to run supply lines for the toilet, shower, and sink from the laundry room which is adjacent. The current lines are C-pvc. I guess my question is:
    1) What is the best way to run the lines? And what size should lines be?
    2) Also, is it a problem to run all three fixtures from just two lines into the bathroom?

    Sorry for the lack of correct terminology, I hope I have conveyed my question meaningfully.
    Thanks in advance.
  • Mar 6, 2008, 06:12 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    1) What is the best way to run the lines? And what size should lines be?
    Some areas, such as mine allow you to service three fixtures off a 1/2" branch and some codes hold you down to two. Check with your building department.
    Quote:

    2) Also, is it a problem to run all three fixtures from just two lines into the bathroom?
    By my code no! However if you were held down to two fixtures off a 1/2" branch you would have to bring the cold water in with 3/4" and branch off with a 3/4 X 1/2 X 1/2" tee to pick up the other two fixtures. Again, check the local codes. Good luck, Tom
  • Mar 6, 2008, 06:34 AM
    yesican
    Supply Lines
    Thanks a lot Tom!

    Also, does it matter which line I tap into? (i.e. washer, main line, or other existing lines routing to other areas of the house)
  • Mar 6, 2008, 06:49 AM
    speedball1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by yesican
    Thanks a lot Tom!

    Also, does it matter which line I tap into? (i.e. washer, main line, or other existing lines routing to other areas of the house)

    No, just as long as it's 3/4" main. Good luck, Tom

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