Can I use a basement floor drain for a shower?
A basement drain is often a “French” or “princess” drain, designed for intermittent use. They aren’t designed for a constant, moderate flow of water, and will back up. If the drain is traditional and tied to existing sewer, yes it can be used as a shower drain.
What size drain do you need for a urinal?
P-506.1 General
| Fixture | Minimum Size of Trap & Fixture Drain (Inches) |
|---|---|
| Sink, Soda Fountain or Bar | 1 1/4 |
| Urinal, Stall | 2 |
| Urinal, Trough | 1 1/2 |
| Urinal, Wall | 1 1/2 |
Does a urinal need AP trap?
Yes, some models and types of urinals do come with built-in traps that play a very important role in the entire process. For instance, a standard urinal has a pipe known as a “P-trap” where all the water is flushed into it by the urinal.
What is the difference between floor waste and floor trap?
A floor waste is similar to a floor trap except that there is no trapped water seal within the pipe works. The floor waste may be installed as a secondary drainage point within a wet space and be connected to a floor trap.
How do I convert my basement drain to a shower drain?
First, cut the tiles and remove the existing floor drain. Remove the drain pipe and put a shower drainpipe inside. Place the shower drain and screw the drain cover. Finally, seal the shower drain to the floor and retile the area.
How do you drain a urinal?
Start simple by using a plunger on the urinal the same way you’d use one on a clogged toilet. If you aren’t having any luck, get a drain auger to snake the drain line and clear any blockages. If you need a heavy duty option, you can always use muriatic acid mixed with water to dissolve any blockages.
Does a waterless urinal need a vent?
Further, for the most part, waterless urinals are cleaned like flush urinals. It’s important to make sure any water used in cleaning flows through the drain, and for that, we need a vent. For more information on plumbing, vending, and of course Waterless Urinals, contact a Waterless Co representative at 800-244-6364.
Do waterless urinals need a drain?
Although waterless urinals don’t use water to flush, they still require a drain connection. Waterless urinals usually fit standard 2-inch drainage lines or can be adapted to fit 1.5-inch lines. However, FacilitiesNet recommends not installing waterless urinals if the building’s drain and vent system uses copper pipes.
Does a floor drain have ap trap?
You see, floor drains have one of those U-shaped P-trap pipes just like your bathroom sink drain. That U-shaped pipe is designed to hold water, which stands in the pipe and prevents sewer gases from coming up through the drain. If you smell sewer gas, grab a bucket of water and start pouring it into the floor drain.
Does floor waste need a trap?
Typically all the wastes from plumbing in the room run to the one floor waste gully that has a trap to prevent smells and then that runs into the sewerage line.