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    Mar 12, 2007, 05:46 PM
    Basement Shower Rough in
    I need to move an existing shower rough in approx 24 inches, can I extend from above the existing P trap direct to the shower base?
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    Mar 13, 2007, 10:39 PM
    It depends on other circumstances. Some plumbers are strongly against it. It is not your best choice. I have done it and it worked OK.
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