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    rdbassman Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 26, 2007, 08:06 AM
    Small tube from my laundry tub taps
    I want to move my laundry tub. There is a small metal tube (about 1/4") coming from the bottom of the taps. It then is simply fitted into a rubber tube that runs down to the floor. It is behind the base 2/4 of the wall so I cannot see if it goes into the floor or along the wall behind the 2x4.

    I pulled forcefully (but not too much) on the rubber tube, and it did not budge.

    I have an air conditioner outside, but all the tubing/wiring for it seems too far away for this to be a part of that.

    We also used to have a gas dryer, but no longer do.

    Can someone tell me what it is? If I need to extend that tubing when moving the laundry tub? Or just cut it off and cap it?

    Thanks in advance.
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    Jan 26, 2007, 08:22 AM
    Before you can do anything you have to find out what that 1/4" goes to. A floor drain trap primer comes to mind. This insures that the trap seal in your floor drain will never evaporate. Let me know, Tom
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    Jan 26, 2007, 08:41 AM
    Speedball, thanks for the quick answer.
    I checked the floor drain in the laundry room, and YES, there is a small plastic tube.
    When I run the tap, and check the floor drain, there is water coming out of it!

    Thank you. I'll be sure to include it in the move!

    I'm new to this forum. If there are points to be given for correct answers, let me know - you get them. Otherwise, thanks again.

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