Great video. I am trying to add a washer/dryer to a closet in an old two family and this makes everything seem so straightforward. There is not a stack anywhere close Have you ever run the trap into a basement and across the ceiling to a basement sink? My only issue right now is figuring out the drainage.
The problem I see with running it into the basement would be the amount of drop. You don't want the drop from the top of the drain pipe to be more than 18 to 24 inches.
Thank you sir! my son just bought a house and we're going to run the washer and dryer into the basement. it was originally in the kitchen for some reason
Should have move the box to the far left, and made the P trap in the right ejection outlet. Hopefully that would make the horizontal drain 6 inches. Than the water lines would have been straight down.
I don't know that there is a height requirement other than you need to have the 18 to 24 inch drop for the trap. I like them high enough that the box is at or above the height of the washer.@@andranika6203
Silly question: why not move the entire setup within the left beam, ran the washer pipe on the most right (instead of left), and then water pipe straight down rather than around?
You have got a valid point. It has been a long time since I did this and don't quite remember why. I would say it probably had something to do with the drain pipe spacing.
You are welcome and yes, the one I used can be used with water lines from the top. You usually just have to turn the box over and there should be a drain hole for the drain on the other side.
Usually, it is recommended that a water line enters through the bottom so that if there are any rust particles in your water it is less likely to settle on the valve seat potentially damaging the valve. The way Dennis is coming in from the bottom is preferred.
Does anyone know where I can find a video that helps me tie a drain pipe for the washer into the sewer pipe in the basement? The washer is in an unfinished basement.
I have got a video of installing a drain line in a regular wall that should work. If the drain line is already there to tie into, it shouldn't be much different.
Yes. Most boxes have an option where you can turn it over for the water lines and there is still a spot for the drain line in the bottom. Hope this helps.
Great video Dennis! Just the kind of instructions I was looking for.
Glad I could help.
Hey this was very helpful !! Didn't want to run copper or pex since my house is cpvc, this was exactly what i needed to see
Thank you, glad I could help.
Awesome. Great video. Thank you!!
You are quite welcome. Glad I could help.
Great video. I am trying to add a washer/dryer to a closet in an old two family and this makes everything seem so straightforward. There is not a stack anywhere close
Have you ever run the trap into a basement and across the ceiling to a basement sink? My only issue right now is figuring out the drainage.
The problem I see with running it into the basement would be the amount of drop. You don't want the drop from the top of the drain pipe to be more than 18 to 24 inches.
Thank you sir! my son just bought a house and we're going to run the washer and dryer into the basement. it was originally in the kitchen for some reason
You are welcome. Glad I could help.
Should have move the box to the far left, and made the P trap in the right ejection outlet. Hopefully that would make the horizontal drain 6 inches. Than the water lines would have been straight down.
I agree with you, but I beleive I had to make the way I did because that was my only option for the trap exit into the stack.
a plumbing company through my Home Insurance wants to charge me $320 to do that. Great video!!
Dang. I hope this video helped you do it yourself.
that's a great price, im getting quotes for $3,000+ for the same work
@@davidjuaquin2 Crazy what some are charging.
How much high has to be box from flor ?
I don't know that there is a height requirement other than you need to have the 18 to 24 inch drop for the trap. I like them high enough that the box is at or above the height of the washer.@@andranika6203
Thanks for the video. Very helpful.
You are welcome.
Silly question: why not move the entire setup within the left beam, ran the washer pipe on the most right (instead of left), and then water pipe straight down rather than around?
You have got a valid point. It has been a long time since I did this and don't quite remember why. I would say it probably had something to do with the drain pipe spacing.
the water lines from the valves to the basement... are they 1/2" pipes and joints?
Yes.
Well and good information
Thank you. Hope it helped.
very helpful thank you
Thank you, I try.
Thx for the video ... but don’t they have boxes that allow the water supply to enter through the top of the box?
You are welcome and yes, the one I used can be used with water lines from the top. You usually just have to turn the box over and there should be a drain hole for the drain on the other side.
Usually, it is recommended that a water line enters through the bottom so that if there are any rust particles in your water it is less likely to settle on the valve seat potentially damaging the valve. The way Dennis is coming in from the bottom is preferred.
@@MrThumper1440 Makes sense.
What brand are the valves that can connect to cpvc. Do the valves already have cpvc attached to them?
The box is made by Oatey. The valves come with the box and the adapter is already attached to them.
You need water hammer arrestors Dennis in some states you wouldn't pass inspection without them
They are not required where I live.
Does anyone know where I can find a video that helps me tie a drain pipe for the washer into the sewer pipe in the basement? The washer is in an unfinished basement.
I have got a video of installing a drain line in a regular wall that should work. If the drain line is already there to tie into, it shouldn't be much different.
Do you know if I can go from 1 inch SCH40 PVC to the CPVC pipe?
Pvc and Cpvc are not compatible. You can probably get an adapter to change.
Those supply lines look narrow...what's the size?
half inch.
not sure if i missed it, but what is the measurement from the bottom of the box to the floor??
I usually put my box about 39 to 42 inches from the floor.
Could the lines have come out of the top?
Yes. Most boxes have an option where you can turn it over for the water lines and there is still a spot for the drain line in the bottom. Hope this helps.
I was wondering the same question. Our laundry is in the basement so the water lines come down. I was happy when he answered that question.
I was wondering the same question. Our laundry is in the basement so the water lines come down. I was happy when he answered that question.
How much should a job like this cost to do?
Hard to say, prices are different depending on where you live. Sorry I couldn't provide a better answer.
I just saw a diagram stating your trap shouldn't be higher then 18 in above the floor.
I have always been told the throat of the trap needs to be at least 18 inches long and no longer than 24. I haven't heard of no higher than 18.