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    drewammons Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 12, 2010, 12:57 PM
    How do I install a tub drain in existing concrete floor?
    We are finishing our basement. Our home is 110 years old. The basement used to be dirt floor but in the 40's it got concreted. At some point a water closet existed because there is a toilet drain and sink drain and vent. We want to add a clawfoot tub a urinal, sink and toilet.There is no drain for the tub. I realize the floor will have to be cut to add the drain.

    Here is a photo of the sink drain/vent tree. I am wondering if I can tie the urinal into this tree as well as the sink?



    Here is a photo of the toilet drain.

    Would I cut the floor and tie the Tub drain into this drain? I don't know if the toilet uses the same vent as the sink did.

    Another photo of a line in the floor that was capped off.

    I wonder if it is a vent. I have put the garden hose in it and can see water running through the clean-out in the basement.

    Or I could run my tub drain to the line that drains the upstairs bathroom and laundry room(below)


    Any and all suggestions are welcomed. I am a fairly adept DIYer however I'm inexperienced with this type of plumbing.
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    Aug 9, 2010, 03:11 PM

    Looks to me like you need a plumber to come to your house and help sort this out.

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    Aug 9, 2010, 03:51 PM

    Hi all...

    Pretty sure we can figure this out... ;)

    Drew... check which plumbing code prevails in your area and let us know... OK?

    Also, see if you can remove/cut off the cap and let us know what you find under it. Be sure to plug it off as we work through this.

    Back to you...

    Mark
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