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    Sep 27, 2009, 07:56 AM
    Washer drain pipe
    I have a rental house and just had work done in the basement and found out the washer drain was not up to code. How do I put a drain in when the out pipe is above the washer?
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    Sep 27, 2009, 09:25 AM
    I had work done in the basement and found out the washer drain was not up to code.
    Please explain. Why wasn't it code? Can you take a picture and show us what you mean? Regards, Tom
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    Sep 27, 2009, 10:40 AM
    It went to the sump pump under the floor and then the sump pumped it out.
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    Sep 27, 2009, 10:47 AM

    Well if the drain is above the washer there ain't no other way to do it. Better question is "Does it work?".
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    Sep 27, 2009, 01:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by phototigger View Post
    It went to the sump pump under the floor and then the sump pumped it out.
    And the inspector didn't cotton to the gray water being dumped out on your lawn, huh?
    OK! Whadda you want to do? Go for a washer station with a washer box,(see image) or a bare bones installation like this? (see image) With a washer box installation you can install the stand pipe in the wall and drywall it in. With bare-bones everything's out in the open. What's your pleasure? But bear in mind, either way it will have to have a vent installed. Regards, Tom
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