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What causes an offset sewer line?
Various fitting degrees
What is the purpose of a p trap?
To prevent dangerous waste /sewer fumes from entering a structure
Is the man who invented the toilet a scientist?
The man who invented the toilet--John Harrington--was an English nobleman. The infamous Thomas Crapper didn't invent the toilet, but he DID invent, among other plumbing products, the drain trap--a more important product than the toilet, as it made plumbing safe to have in your home. The trap keeps poisonous sewer gas from entering your house.
What would happen if a toilet was installed without a wax ring seal?
The water trap, which traps sewer gases, is built into the toilet. Without a wax ring you'll have sewer gases entering the house. Waste water leaking onto the floor is the least concern. Regards, Steve D
Where does the stuff go after the sewer?
Sewer treatment plant hopefully
What does SW in pipe fitting?
Sewer waste
What causes an offset sewer line?
Various fitting degrees
What does WSG paid mean about an apartment?
Water, sewer, and garbage are paid by the landlord.
When 3 inch original sewer pipe is at the street can 4 inch be reduced to tap into it?
Yes. A reduction fitting can be used.
What is the purpose of a p trap?
To prevent dangerous waste /sewer fumes from entering a structure
Can a landlord charge for trash pickup in a 8 apartment complex?
This all depends on the laws of your state and the terms of the lease. The larger the apartment complex is, the likelier the landlord will have to pay for water, garbage, and sewer.
Is home renting more affordable than renting an apartment?
No, renting an apartment is cheaper. If you rent a home, you still have to pay taxes on the property, as well as full sewer, electric and all ammenities.
How do you tie water softner into septic line?
You must first connect a 1/2 inch PVC pipe to the outlet for the regeneration fitting on the softner and run this pipe outside and trench to the sewer drain and tie into sewer drain. The sewer drain will then flow the brine regenerater fluid to the septic tank.
Can apartments charge for water and sewer if the apartment does not have a water meter on each apartment?
Yes but you can negotiate with house owner.
Do all the drains in a house or apartment go directly into a sewer?
Not necessarily as some systems do have a storm water piping to keep soil and waste separate from storm
What would cause sewer gas smell in house when wind blows?
The vent terminal is allowing down drafts to enter thus one would have to install a return bend on this pipe to prevent the air from entering but it will allow sewer fumes to escape
How is a vent-less sewer system piped?
Terrible idea to depend on a mechanical piece of rubber to keep carcinogenic fumes from entering your home /office
