what am i dealing with here ?

JDC · 02-23-2013, 10:54 PM

There known as "chain cutters" around these here parts although an old timer I apprenticed under called them "ratchet cutters".

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 09:58 AM

project is mostly done. i didn't think to buy 2 Y's. so i don't have a cleanout, i will put that in next weekend. putting in the floor joists, the side ones went ok, but the middle one, boy, what a task. and fitting that Y by the dented duct, that was a pita also. but i got it done at 8:30pm last night. then shower, movie and beers.
i have some cleanup to do

and i have to secure the conduit up.
its so nice not having the posts and pipe in the way.

the clean out that i need to install. i am thinking of putting it on the wall, a little off the floor. turned to be next to the wall. is this ok ?

also, if you see that i should have done something different/better, lmk.

btw. the movie was pretty good = lots of action, typical. but what i thought was pretty cool was seeing the big name movie heros all in one place. those guys aren't getting any younger.

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 10:03 AM

oh

i didn't have to pull the crapper.

i was able to cut/chip the coupler off the flange without damaging it. is this normally doable, or did i just get lucky ?

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 10:28 AM

old pics here.
swiss cheez floor joist replacement

Javiles · 02-24-2013, 11:16 AM

I see a couple of misplaced fittings if my eyesight has int failed me, if your under the IPC.

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javiles

I see a couple of misplaced fittings if my eyesight has int failed me, if your under the IPC.

and those are ? need better pics ?

Javiles · 02-24-2013, 11:31 AM

Sanitary tee on is side, and the side inlet 90

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 11:36 AM

ok, i am not a plumber, help me figure this out.

the sanitary T, is that the middle fitting by the conduit ?

side inlet 90, idk what that is.

Javiles · 02-24-2013, 11:45 AM

Listen your job looks good , looks a lot better than some of the jobs i run across from plumbers down here,

the tee is the one looks like its picking up a tub?
and the elbow in the picture that has a 2 inch inlet, the elbows not a big deal but the tee should get changed out.

if you can post a pick of that p trap area coming off that tee.

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javiles

Listen your job looks good , looks a lot better than some of the jobs i run across from plumbers down here,

the tee is the one looks like its picking up a tub?
and the elbow in the picture that has a 2 inch inlet, the elbows not a big deal but the tee should get changed out.

if you can post a pick of that p trap area coming off that tee.

yeah, i know it looks good. i'm just tryin to learn.

the tub has a T , 3" with a 1 1/2 for the tub.
the crapper has an elbow, with a 1 1/2 coming off it, for the sink. this is basicly what was there before that i took out.

the T, is that because i have it on the side ?

pics shortly.

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 03:54 PM

here ya go.

also. cutting the steel pipe was way easy. started with an angle grinder, finished with resip saw. took about 5 mins. wonderin what i should do with the cutoff.

Fix'n it · 02-24-2013, 03:56 PM

oh. i would like for some estimates on what this job would cost. just to get an idea.

jagans · 02-24-2013, 08:55 PM

I think I would have dont his with a Y and an 1/8 bend, and a cleanout?

Javiles · 02-24-2013, 10:06 PM

What youve done is also create a S tarp. you need to get rid of that tee and come back with a wye, at move it down at leat a mininum of 24 inches then place the wye on a 45 degree as jagans posted, 24 inches from trap to wye. also a clean out at the base also as jagans posted, the elbow should have been a combo but i guess you can leave it, and should be in 2 inch not 1 1/2 again depending on your code that tub must be connected no more than 10 feet downstream from the water closet on the main. i dont like those fernco couplings for the transition future problems i would go with a no hub coupling and a no hub adapter then bushing down to 3 inch. i would also do a water test on the tub and new lines.

**TheEplumber** · 02-24-2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javiles

What youve done is also create a S tarp. you need to get rid of that tee and come back with a wye, at move it down at leat a mininum of 24 inches then place the wye on a 45 degree as jagans posted, 24 inches from trap to wye. also a clean out at the base also as jagans posted, the elbow should have been a combo but i guess you can leave it, and should be in 2 inch not 1 1/2 again depending on your code that tub must be connected no more than 10 feet downstream from the water closet on the main. i dont like those fernco couplings for the transition future problems i would go with a no hub coupling and a no hub adapter then bushing down to 3 inch. i would also do a water test on the tub and new lines.

Not that I have a problem with this but can you explain? Is it IRC? Definitely not UPC. UPC trap arm minimum is 3"(I think) and you still have an S trap because the wye is rolled up. I would have it level and lower the trap.
And why have the tub 10ft downstream? Again, I'm just curious

02-23-2013, 10:54 PM	#31
JDC Plumbing Contractor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 379	what am i dealing with here ? There known as "chain cutters" around these here parts although an old timer I apprenticed under called them "ratchet cutters".

02-24-2013, 09:58 AM	#32
Fix'n it Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far sw sub chicago Posts: 1,948	what am i dealing with here ? project is mostly done. i didn't think to buy 2 Y's. so i don't have a cleanout, i will put that in next weekend. putting in the floor joists, the side ones went ok, but the middle one, boy, what a task. and fitting that Y by the dented duct, that was a pita also. but i got it done at 8:30pm last night. then shower, movie and beers. i have some cleanup to do and i have to secure the conduit up. its so nice not having the posts and pipe in the way. the clean out that i need to install. i am thinking of putting it on the wall, a little off the floor. turned to be next to the wall. is this ok ? also, if you see that i should have done something different/better, lmk. btw. the movie was pretty good = lots of action, typical. but what i thought was pretty cool was seeing the big name movie heros all in one place. those guys aren't getting any younger. Attached Thumbnails __________________ DIY'er, out of necessity. if i did this for a living, i would make about $3.50 an hour To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. i didn't make this world. i just live in it. be careful of whom you make fun of. one day, that could be you...

02-24-2013, 10:03 AM	#33
Fix'n it Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: far sw sub chicago Posts: 1,948	what am i dealing with here ? oh i didn't have to pull the crapper. i was able to cut/chip the coupler off the flange without damaging it. is this normally doable, or did i just get lucky ? __________________ DIY'er, out of necessity. if i did this for a living, i would make about $3.50 an hour To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. i didn't make this world. i just live in it. be careful of whom you make fun of. one day, that could be you...

02-24-2013, 10:28 AM	#34
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what am i dealing with here ?