I need some serious help!

[tat2z_21]

so I am trying to order plumbing supplies. Would you guys suggest a true "y" or a tee for the drain side. I am talking about where the two drains would merge into one. I have access to a true y but was wondering if I should just go to a "t"

 

[chastjw71]

Neither. Have two separate drains into your sump. That's the best and safest way.

 

[T1tan360]

If you use a "T" you will just end up with a battleground from both sides pushing against it if you use the "Y" I will give you the flow will merge. It's true if you just go with 2 seperate drains

 

[tat2z_21]

Ok but right now I have a hole drilled into the wall for a single 1 1/2" drain. So it would be better to have the two separate drains. Also I have a new problem. I think my bottom sump is leaking. Just one thing after another.

 

[tat2z_21]

So guys looks like my plumbing will not be here until Monday so have to reschedule. I know that it is hectic right now with the holidays but if there is anyone available for next week would love to take care of this problem.

 

[TJL]

Hey Floyd, which day next week is best for you? I can probably get away from my tiling for a day to help out. Maybe even the 'Other Todd / Camera Todd / Great White North Todd' will be out of school on break to help as well.

Cheers, Todd

 

[DolphinLVR]

Unfortunately, I will be unable to help out unless it is during the evening (after 4)

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[NWDiver]

I'm in Floyd, let me know which day. I may be able to bring my mostly tame "real life plumber" friend along if the day works out for him.

-Also Todd

 

[tat2z_21]

Well you guys tell me when would be a good day or time for you. If it needs to be during the week I can make sure to have the time off. I am expecting the plumbing parts on monday or tuesday. Did not really order anything special, but found a place online that is cheaper than homedepot even with shipping.

 

[tat2z_21]

Trying to figure how I am going to run the 2 drainlines through the wall and not have a horrible mess. I was thinking of maybe a white blank off and run the PVC through that into the wall so that it looks somewhat decent.

 

[T1tan360]

that will look good you are going to try and fit both 1" drains through the 1 1/2" hole you have there already?

 

[tat2z_21]

No I am thinking that I am going to have to cut out a small 8 inch square and put a plate over it and run the pipes through that.

 

[T1tan360]

why not use this and just use the double gang one that way you can just cut out a plate then mount


and when you move you can just put a blank off plate on it

 

[NWDiver]

Yep, I like Titan's idea.
There are some plastic grommets made to go through drywall, but I don't know if they go that big. I'll ask the plumber.
I think they are more typically used for copper.
Plumber says that you can use a wye to 1.5", but doing two drains would be much safer.
I don't remember what your drop is, but I'm worried that that might be part of the problem...

-Todd

 

[NWDiver]

Oh, I'm good either day, but Sunday is prolly better.

 

[T1tan360]

i think his issue was that he had a slight uphill before going to the garage.

 

[NWDiver]

Then your other post is a double win! The larger panel will allow him to drop the new plumbing down a bit and still incorperate the original hole.

 

[tat2z_21]

You guys are all talking crazy plumbish gibberish. I will buy what ever I need. The only thing that I think is that I have not tried the two drains and if it sounds like it will be better that is the way I should go.

 

[tat2z_21]

Sunday works for me Todd let me know what time.

 

[NWDiver]

I'm thinking of heading out of my place 11 or noon. I need to verify that Richard can go.
Jeremy offered to ride along as well

-Todd