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    Feb 16, 2010, 08:20 PM
    Rough plumbing under slab
    Someone Please Help... No one I've seemed to talk to knows. I am putting a bathroom downstairs in a rental of mine. My questions are about rough plumbing below a slab. What can I use to hold the pipe in place as I set it?
    What should I use to cover it in before setting my concrete?
    What is the best way to set the drains for my toilet and tub? I have my flange for the toilet. It seems like it will be hell trying to keep that flange in place while setting concrete. How much flexibility should I leave for my tub. Assuming someday I will want to switch out tubs (I also have not picked out a tub for this project yet).

    I've done plenty of rough plumbing. Just nothing below grade, like this! Thank you in advance for any advice you can give.
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    Feb 16, 2010, 08:27 PM

    Your pipes are all laid in gravel which totally covers the pipes, they will not move. Do not pour concrte directly on or around the pipe

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