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    bwwarren Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 9, 2006, 11:56 AM
    Using shower drain for washer - questions
    Thanks in advance for any help on my following questions. I am moving our washer/dryer to an existing bathroom. I plan on using what was a shower drain for the washer. We are on a slab and I believe the shower drain is vented already. I plan on installing a check valve to prevent back flow. I don't have room to also install a sink.

    Will I need additional venting for the drain?

    Is it a bad idea to hook a washer drain line directly to a trap (worried about clogging)?
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    Jan 9, 2006, 12:02 PM
    If the current drain is vented properly, you have no further venting concern.

    The washer drain needs a trap anyway, so utilizing the drain that's there is just fine.
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    Jan 9, 2006, 01:10 PM
    Thanks
    Thanks much rickj!
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    Jan 9, 2006, 01:13 PM
    You're welcome.
    Happy washing!
    ... Is there such a thing? :p

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