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eastman · Nov 5, 2007, 09:56 AM

Hi ,
I am thinking about finishing a bathroom in the basement. The roughin leaves a 4 in pipe 12 inches from the wall for the toilet and 1.5 inch pipe out of the wall for the sink. What I don't get is there is a 6 in pipe standing at 12 inches out of the concert capped and a another 2 inch capped beside it in the floor in a 12 by 12 cutout in the concret, anyone know what these pipes are for : )

ballengerb1 · Nov 5, 2007, 10:42 AM

Any chance of a picture? 6" pipes are not found normally in residential plumbing. The 12x12 cut out is likley for you tub/shower trap.

eastman · Nov 5, 2007, 12:29 PM

Sorry no digital , you I kind figured the cutout was for the shower . The other, if I remove the cap at the bottom interior of the exposed pipe there is another screw cap? Could this be a cleanout :confused:

ballengerb1 · Nov 5, 2007, 02:54 PM

I doubt that this would be a clean out because it sounds like this will be covered once the bathroom is finished, right? Screwed on caps are usually clean out though.

speedball1 · Nov 5, 2007, 04:52 PM

You were correct the 2" capped is a tub dap out but could be used to pick up a shower. The 6" is a recessed clean out. When you finish the floor You may tile over it and install a clean out where it should go. 18" off the foundation on the main and brought up to grade. Good luck. Tom

eastman · Nov 5, 2007, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the help guys, I'll let you know how things work out : )