I would like to install a sink (rinse glasses etc.) and ice maker on the ground floor. My only option is to go up a minimum 10 feet (ceiling) in to the attic.

I have a ground floor bathroom close but all plumbing comes through the foundation. In the attic I have hot water heaters and also a bathroom on the second floor with attic above it.

I was told to use a vent pipe for the drain.

Can anyone give me the best way to do it?

-recommend a good pump for the sink and ice maker that's quiet, low maintenance and can easily do all the vertical & horizontal distance. I don't mind investing in a good one.

Steve

I don't understand your question. You wish to install a, bar simk? Kitchen sink? And a stand alone ice maker on the ground floor where you have plumbing and then pump it upstairs to what? Please explain. Regards, Tom,

Many people connect small bar sink into vent ( vent that vents other plumbing fixture ). It really should not be done that way ( at least under my Code ) but it does work, especially for small bar sink that is not going to be in constant use. This installation will create the least mess in your house. No pumps needed.

You can take ice maker line off the bar sink cold water connection by installing double angle stop.

I assume you are talking about built-in ice maker unit ( buit into cabinets, like: U-Line, Subzero, Viking brands). I have never seen this type of ice maker that is quiet. Actually, it is very noisy - noisier than you think and it seems to run all the time. Now you have to be careful which one you buy: some of these ice makers have discharge hose that comes out on the bottom of the unit - therefore, right at the ground level . It runs quite a lot of water. You would have to run this run-off to the exterior of your house. Hopefully, ice maker will be installed on exterior wall. Other type of built-in ice maker units make ice cubes just like your freezer - therefore, no discharge. This could be a better option for you...