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    builderbob1 Posts: 41, Reputation: 2
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    Feb 7, 2009, 09:29 AM
    Installing new shower drain in basement
    I need a diagram or instructions on how to install a p trap and drain from scratch in my basement cocreate floor.
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    Feb 7, 2009, 10:32 AM

    First, tell us what kind of shower pan you plan on installing and what kind of base / floor it will sit on...
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    Feb 7, 2009, 10:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by builderbob1 View Post
    I need a diagram or instructions on how to install a p trap and drain from scratch in my basement cocreate floor.
    You do realize that you will have to jackhammer up the cement and cut a fitting into the main for a trap don't you? In addition to that the shower will have to have a vent run out the roof or revented back into a existing attic roof vent.
    If you have a floor drain that's close to a wall I can save you a lot of hassle. Still want to install a basement shower? Regards, tom
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    Feb 7, 2009, 11:11 AM
    Hi all

    One other option to breaking into the concrete floor is to install a Saniflo system... or maybe just a sanishower... ;)

    Check it out at www.saniflo.com

    Let us know if we can help.

    MARK
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