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You are working with a 3 inch PVC drain pipe and a 3 inch PVC flange and there is too much play as you insert the flange into the drain pipe?
Probably the wrong size flange. Is the flange a toilet collar? If so the pipe is probably 4 inch.
What the equivalent fraction for a 1 percent grade on a drain?
1% = 1/100 means 1 inch drop over 100 inches of drain pipe that is slightly more than 8 feet 1 in drop over 8 ft 4 in
Can you use a two inch pipe for a toilet drain?
Wouldn't recommend it as things may back up in the drain line. 4" line is the norm ... you want to get rid of waste, not keep it around longer.
How to reduce the diameter of pipe from 12 inch to 10 inch?
With large diameters like that you will most probably need to insert a weld-on 12 inch - 10 inch reducer at the point where the reduction is required. The pipe and reducer perimeter edges should be bevelled, say 45 degrees, for good weld penetration especially if the pipe conveys fluid under pressure.
Volume of 12 in by 12 in pipe?
The volume of a 12 inch x 12 inch pipe is: 1,360 cubic inches
What should 6 inch drain pipe drop per inch?
1/8" per foot.
You are working with a 3 inch PVC drain pipe and a 3 inch PVC flange and there is too much play as you insert the flange into the drain pipe?
Probably the wrong size flange. Is the flange a toilet collar? If so the pipe is probably 4 inch.
What the equivalent fraction for a 1 percent grade on a drain?
1% = 1/100 means 1 inch drop over 100 inches of drain pipe that is slightly more than 8 feet 1 in drop over 8 ft 4 in
Is there a required minimum pipe size for a shower-tub drain?
1-1/2 inch drain for above grade and 2 inch drain for below grade. Most UPC-based codes (IAPMO) require 2 inch above and below grade.
4 inch drain pipe water flow in gpm?
100
How much drop required for a drain pipe?
Depending on the type of drain pipe referred to, "Yes", it can have too much drop or "fall". Specifically sewer drains, as too much drop allows the liquids to leave the solid material behind, causing a blockage. The water outruns the solids.
What size of drain do you need if you tie 2 bathroom sinks into 1 drain line?
a 3 inch pipe
Can you use 1 1/2 pipe for a shower drain?
No, it is not recommended to use a 1 1/2 inch pipe for a shower drain as it may not provide sufficient drainage capacity for the water flow from a shower. It is typically recommended to use a 2 inch pipe for a shower drain to ensure proper drainage.
How far from the wall does a toilet drain go in the floor?
12-13 inches to the center of the drain.... make sure your drain pipe is 1/4 inch drop per foot. also use the sweeping y drain if possible. leave lots of room for the flange. mount the toilet after the floor is in.
Is it possible to cut or clear out tree roots out of a 2 inch drain pipe?
yes
Can you use 1 1/2 inch pipe for a shower drain?
No, it is not recommended to use 1 1/2 inch pipe for a shower drain as it may not provide sufficient drainage capacity for the water flow from a shower. It is typically recommended to use a larger diameter pipe, such as 2 inches, for a shower drain to ensure proper drainage.
What would make your two-inch drain pipe overflow when your washing machine drains?
your drain has a restriction in line and needs to be snaked
