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    kstringer Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 30, 2009, 04:07 PM
    How do I tie together a new 4 inch drain into an existing buried 4 inch drain?
    The existing drain is buried about 3 feet deep. I need to tie a new drain from my washing machine into the existing drain how do I do it?
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    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
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    Nov 30, 2009, 05:31 PM
    Hi Kstringer:

    Check out this thread:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbi...ml#post1244996

    Scroll down to post #28 and work your way forward from there. It shows, with pictures how to do exactly the job you are asking about. You will need to click on the additional pages at the bottom to view the entire job, including the result.

    Mechanickid did a great job, but was unable to locate a cast iron no hub wye fitting (you would need a 4"x2"no hub cast iron wye (or 3"x3"))... you need to locate the cast iron no hub wye at a local plumbing supply company.

    Check the thread out and then pop back and let us know what you think and if you have any more questions... O.K.?

    Finally, how do you plan on VENTING The washing machine... hmmm..?

    MARK
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