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I have just relocated the positions of both the toilet and the shower. Under the House I am about to connect the new shower and toilets waste back to their original sewer point under the house. I would like to know under the shower do I need to install a trap of some description so that the smells from the sewer do not come up into the bathroom if so what one. Thanks
I have just relocated the positions of both the toilet and the shower. Under the House I am about to connect the new shower and toilets waste back to their original sewer point under the house. I would like to know under the shower do I need to install a trap of some description so that the smells from the sewer do not come up into the bathroom if so what one. Thanks
This is special Charlotte plumbing right? The kind you can only use in Charlotte?
I think this may do better if moderator moves to HOUSE section so you can get some better answers.
Also, is this a permit needed change? You will have problems if you ever plan to sell your house and your did this work w/o getting a permit - if indeed, this is a change that needed to have a permit on it.
Just a word of caution - you need to research and find out the answer b/c I do not know.
I think this may do better if moderator moves to HOUSE section so you can get some better answers.
Also, is this a permit needed change? You will have problems if you ever plan to sell your house and you did this work w/o getting a permit (and having it properly inspected) - if indeed, this is a change that needed to have a permit on it.
Just a word of caution - you need to research re: permits and find out the answer b/f you go further w/ your renovation.
Yes, without a trap between you and the sewer you are subject to getting sewer gas which can be terribly unpleasant.
Agreed - you absolutely need a trap on the shower drain. If you don't have it already, you probably also need a vent for the shower drain as well. Otherwise, when you flush the toilet you may suck all the water out of the shower trap.
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A third person saying you definitely need a trap in the shower!
As for "what one." Its a trap. There aren't brands or anything. You just want a standard p-trap.
Half of my thinks that with a questions like "do I need a trap" and "what kind of trap" you might be better off calling a plumber. You don't want to mess with sewer gases, nor do you want to mess up the plumbing in your waste lines. Ewwww!! We are die hard DIY-ers, and DH is in the trades, but we contract out plumbing work. Know your limits
I have just relocated the positions of both the toilet and the shower. Under the House I am about to connect the new shower and toilets waste back to their original sewer point under the house. I would like to know under the shower do I need to install a trap of some description so that the smells from the sewer do not come up into the bathroom if so what one. Thanks
I'm thinking you may be a little out of your league on the DIY thing here. Got to ditto what all the other posters are saying on this one. Codes, permits...a real plumber...
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Got to ditto what all the other posters are saying on this one. Codes, permits...a real plumber...
