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Milo Dolezal · Aug 9, 2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by speedball1

Ya still don't like wet vents don't ya? That's cool by me Milo. I like your revent back to the kitchen drain. It works for me. Now let's see how it works for him. Regards, Tom

Yeh Tom, I agree with you... as a plumber who works under UPC , you know what I think about wet-venting... even our dog is vented! :D:D:D

handyMrFixit · Aug 9, 2009, 09:33 PM

Here is what I have so far. I will be finishing the rest when the cabinets arrive.

speedball1 · Aug 10, 2009, 06:15 AM

I love it! Your job should pass with flying colors! You have done a neat, professional looking remodel job. You can work on one of my crews anytime. Regards, tom

handyMrFixit · Aug 10, 2009, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by speedball1

I love it! Your job should pass with flying colors! You have done a neat, professional looking remodel job. You can work on one of my crews anytime. Regards, tom

Thanks for all the help. The offer is great but its too hot in Florida.

speedball1 · Aug 10, 2009, 07:16 AM

thanks for all the help. The offer is great but its too hot in Florida.

I'll remind you that you said that next winter when you're up in " Yankee Land" freezing your buns off while I'm out at the beach catching rays. Cheers, Tom

Milo Dolezal · Aug 10, 2009, 07:24 AM

Very Clean... Good Job..

handyMrFixit · Aug 10, 2009, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by speedball1

I'll remind you that you said that next winter when you're up in " Yankee Land" freezing your buns off while I'm out at the beach catching rays. Cheers, Tom

I have family in tampa, If I get too cold Ill warm up down there.

Any tips for when I finish triming up the water lines and connecting the sink?

speedball1 · Aug 10, 2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by handyMrFixit

I have family in tampa, If i get too cold Ill warm up down there.

Any tips for when I finish triming up the water lines and connecting the sink?

I worked in Tampa back in the 60's as a plumber but I built choppers on the side. As you progress you'll run into problems, that's when you'll need "tips".
Great looking job! Regards, Tom

mygirlsdad77 · Aug 10, 2009, 04:19 PM

Ohhh, how I hate to be the ball buster. But I will since I used to make the same mistake during the beginning years of my apprenticeship. First off, Great job, looks good, and will work awesome. Now, I do see one minor(and I mean very minor) code violation. And trust me, I don't think you would ever get called on it, so don't worry about it. Like I said, everything looks professional, except(and my eyes may be playing tricks on me, but) it looks like the vent tee direction of flow is backwards. The tee on its back should be placed with direction of flow going downstream on drain. Looks like its installed backwards. Like I said, not a problem, just thought I would mention it for any future remods you may take on. Once again, good job, you did it just the way I would have done it(other than the tee of course, lol). Take care. Lee

handyMrFixit · Aug 10, 2009, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by mygirlsdad77

Ohhh, how i hate to be the ball buster. But i will since i used to make the same mistake during the beginning years of my apprenticeship. First off, Great job, looks good, and will work awesome. Now, i do see one minor(and i mean very minor) code violation. And trust me, i dont think you would ever get called on it, so dont worry about it. Like I said, everything looks professional, except(and my eyes may be playing tricks on me, but) it looks like the vent tee direction of flow is backwards. The tee on its back should be placed with direction of flow going downstream on drain. Looks like its installed backwards. Like i said, not a problem, just thought i would mention it for any future remods you may take on. Once again, good job, you did it just the way I would have done it(other than the tee of course, lol). Take care. Lee

Thanks for the tip. I was curious about that.

speedball1 · Aug 11, 2009, 05:41 AM

I noticed the throat of the sanitary tee also but unless the inspector's a real d-ick head the job will pass. Nothing about that tee will interfere with the operation of the vent. When I worked in Fort Myers the inspectors were all good guys. Of course that was over 40 years ago. Regards, Tom

handyMrFixit · Sep 27, 2009, 09:45 AM

Hey guys!

Thanks for all the help.

I have another question.

For when I go up with my copper how far above the shutoff must I extend the copper for proper expansion?

speedball1 · Sep 27, 2009, 01:45 PM

my eyes may be playing tricks on me, but it looks like the vent tee direction of flow is backwards

your eyes are just fine Lee. Then tee is installed backwards. I missed that little item. Good catch.

when I go up with my copper how far above the shutoff must I extend the copper for proper expansion?

What "expansion" are you talking about? Would you be speaking of shock absorbers, (air chambers)? Let me know, Tom

mygirlsdad77 · Sep 27, 2009, 01:57 PM

If this is what you are talking about, I say six to twelve inches. You can also purchase water hammer arrestors that are premade. Tom has a lot more experience than me in this area, so hope he can give you the best option. Lee.

speedball1 · Sep 27, 2009, 02:29 PM

We install air chambers oin all lavatories and the kitchen sink you can either purchase them ready made, see image) or build your own out of 12" of hard copper and a hard cap. They prevent water hammer and install like this,(see image) If you're referring to something else let us know. Good luck, Tom

handyMrFixit · Sep 28, 2009, 12:11 AM

That's it... air chambers. That picture is perfect. Thank you very much