I am installing a small basement bar sink that will be used infrequently. I was considering using an air admittance valve after the trap instead of running a vent to the roof. The drain will go about 15 feet before entering the main drain stack just before it exists the basement. There will be two 90 degree turns along the run. What do you think of these valves? Is it a proper use? Do you suggest a particular brand?

Also what size drain pipe is best to use and what is the ideal drop to run for the drain pipe. Thanks for the help.

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Originally Posted by jeder

I am installing a small basement bar sink that will be used infrequently. I was considering using an air admittance valve after the trap instead of running a vent to the roof. The drain will go about 15 feet before entering the main drain stack just before it exists the basement. There will be two 90 degree turns along the run. What do you think of these valves? Is it a proper use? Do you suggest a particular brand?

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For a bar sink, an AAV will work just fine. The only snafu you may have is that local plumbing codes may not allow it. Check with your local buildings department or plumbing inspector or whatever.

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Originally Posted by jeder

Also what size drain pipe is best to use and what is the ideal drop to run for the drain pipe. Thanks for the help.

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For a drain under cement 2" should be fine. The pipes should slope ¼" per foot.


Good luck,
Moishe
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