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    Jan 23, 2010, 12:15 PM
    Installing toilet into basement through sewer pipe
    I want to install a toilet in my basement I want to connect it to the pipe going to the septic do I need to install a vent or can the existing one handle the third toilet.
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    Jan 23, 2010, 01:13 PM

    Can you take pictures or draw up a diagram that shows us where the old fixtures are located and the new toilet in relationship to the vent? Regards, Tom
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    Jan 23, 2010, 01:44 PM

    Also tell us abit about your septic. Does the sewer pipe run staright to the tank all under ground or do you have a 4' pvc goose neck sticking up in your yard.
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    Jan 24, 2010, 11:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Can you take pictures or draw up a diagram that shows us where the old fixtures are located and the new toilet in relationship to the vent? Regards, Tom
    No problem ill take the picture and add it

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    Also tell us abit about your septic. Does the sewer pipe run staright to the tank all under ground or do you have a 4' pvc goose neck sticking up in your yard.
    It's a 3" pipe that goes straight to the septic and a pipe sticking out in the yard near the tank

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    no problem ill take the picture and add it
    Here's the pic
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    Jan 24, 2010, 05:02 PM

    Don't think you are going to be able to use a standard toilet, you need a Saniflow or up flush. You sewer drain leaves the house above the basement floor grade
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    Jan 25, 2010, 06:19 AM
    What you have pictured doesn't look like a vent to me. It loos more like the house drain leaving your house.
    Bob's bang on! You'll need a up flush unit such as Saniflo, (see image) to install a toilet in your basement. Good luck, tom
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