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Sorry if not clear, this is for a clothes washing machine.

1) What would be the difference between a p trap and what I've got?

2) Why do I need a longer horizontal? I only have two stud bays to work in and I've already swept the washer box to the left as far as I could.

3) As for the 2" vent, it ties into a 3 above in the attic space. I've never had an issue with a 2' run in this manner. Out of a few homes and many washing machines, all have had a 2" vent at this point.

Thanks for your time!
Looks fine to me.....not sure what's up with the other posters....
 

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Thanks very much, I couldn't find anything regarding minimum stand pipe, I found min 24" drain height for top load washer and 30" for front load but didn't find anything regarding stand pipe length.
I would drop that trap down....with today's modern washers the pumps really flood. You want lots of containment.

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Alright guys, I raised the standpipe and tied the supply side up. Same with the vent, it will go into the attic once the run here is deemed good to go.
That should be better even though I might have dropped the trap some. Those minimums with how much force those new pumps, pump can be tricky. Also, why didn't you buy the valves with the built in arrestors?

Your arrestors need access panels I believe.

Anyhow, the work looks clean and organized.
 
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