Overflow and Plumbing Clog

[sethgmore]

It’s not 100% critical, but you want to get pipes cut as straight as you can!


This will work! You can make it more compact than this example too!

I think this is my best option

 

[sethgmore]

It’s not 100% critical, but you want to get pipes cut as straight as you can!


This will work! You can make it more compact than this example too!

Ok the pipes I cut that are built in already have slight angles but I can’t get enough pressure to recut them straight

 

[UncommonSense]

Ok the pipes I cut that are built in already have slight angles but I can’t get enough pressure to recut them straight

They ought to be fine; I’ve seen some amazingly bad work still seal! (Like, snapped off pipes with the cracks glued back together!)

 

[sethgmore]

They ought to be fine; I’ve seen some amazingly bad work still seal! (Like, snapped off pipes with the cracks glued back together!)

Fair enough I’m running with that

 

[UncommonSense]

I think this is my best option

Yeah… 45 elbow(s) might make the previous pipe orientation work, but it’s not guaranteed without measuring everything out…

This option is the simplest, especially considering it can be removed easily in case of future clogs!

 

[sethgmore]

Yeah… 45 elbow(s) might make the previous pipe orientation work, but it’s not guaranteed without measuring everything out…

This option is the simplest, especially considering it can be removed easily in case of future clogs!

Thoughts, comments, concerns

 

[UncommonSense]

Thoughts, comments, concerns

It’s a lot of non-sloped drain pipe, but it is oversized for the application… — is it glued already? If not, can the two parallel lengths of pipe be made any shorter without leading to plumbing access issues?

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, and if you do run into any weird drainage issues, you can always replace a segment or the entire section between the unions later!

There is going to be a lot of water weight in that pipe though! I would feel more comfortable if the segment closest to the camera had some form of support/strapping!

I say get the pipe supported, and give it a try!

 

[sethgmore]

It’s a lot of non-sloped drain pipe, but it is oversized for the application… — is it glued already? If not, can the two parallel lengths of pipe be made any shorter without leading to plumbing access issues?

I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, and if you do run into any weird drainage issues, you can always replace a segment or the entire section between the unions later!

There is going to be a lot of water weight in that pipe though! I would feel more comfortable if the segment closest to the camera had some form of support/strapping!

I say get the pipe supported, and give it a try!

Only the top union is glued on. So make the parallel pieces shorter? I can do that right now.

 

[UncommonSense]

Only the top union is glued on. So make the parallel pieces shorter? I can do that right now.

You might as well, assuming it isn’t going to hurt your access to other plumbing in the area!

Try to leave at least one fitting’s socket depth worth of extra pipe between fittings, allowing later revisions there if desired!

 

[sethgmore]

You might as well, assuming it isn’t going to hurt your access to other plumbing in the area!

Try to leave at least one fitting’s socket depth worth of extra pipe between fittings, allowing later revisions there if desired!

It’s shorter now what do you think

 

[UncommonSense]

It’s shorter now what do you think

That looks great!! It leaves you room to work too!

I like making a sharpie line on each joint between pipe and fitting at this point; it allows me to align the joints exactly like I had them in mock-up as I glue them together in a more comfortable place!

 

[sethgmore]

That looks great!! It leaves you room to work too!

I like making a sharpie line on each joint between pipe and fitting at this point; it allows me to align the joints exactly like I had them in mock-up as I glue them together in a more comfortable place!

I like that I have a pencil with me so I’ll do that right now

 

[UncommonSense]

I like that I have a pencil with me so I’ll do that right now

As long as it shows up nicely on the pipe/wont wipe off, that’ll work!

Make sure to support the plumbing before you test it; there’s a lot of water weight in there dangling from the bulkhead fitting if the pipe’s just hanging!

 

[sethgmore]

As long as it shows up nicely on the pipe/wont wipe off, that’ll work!

Make sure to support the plumbing before you test it; there’s a lot of water weight in there dangling from the bulkhead fitting if the pipe’s just hanging!

What do I use to support it

 

[UncommonSense]

What do I use to support it

There are quite a few options!

For testing purposes? Literally anything that won’t get crushed by the weight of the pipe full of water trying to flex will work! — bricks, wood, a plastic box… you can get creative!

For long-term running; there are numerous options… I saw some nice adjustable stem pipe clamps recently…

something like this would probably work great, and is likely available at your local hardware, or plumbing/irrigation supply store!

 

[sethgmore]

There are quite a few options!

For testing purposes? Literally anything that won’t get crushed by the weight of the pipe full of water trying to flex will work! — bricks, wood, a plastic box… you can get creative!

For long-term running; there are numerous options… I saw some nice adjustable stem pipe clamps recently…

something like this would probably work great, and is likely available at your local hardware, or plumbing/irrigation supply store!

Awesome thank you so much! I just finished gluing there’s a slight down angle what are your thoughts. Ignore how bad I did to make it looks clean I happened to buy non clear glue and primer haha

 

[Hairyteeth]

Down angle is a little better than flat imo, now support while we wait for a day!

 

[sethgmore]

Down angle is a little better than flat imo, now support while we wait for a day!

I figured it will help with flow anyways! Thanks!

 

[UncommonSense]

I figured it will help with flow anyways! Thanks!

Yeah downward angles in drains are always preferred!

Haha it looks great! Agreed with above; wait a day for the glue while you figure out plumbing support!

 

[sethgmore]

Yeah downward angles in drains are always preferred!

Haha it looks great! Agreed with above; wait a day for the glue while you figure out plumbing support!

Sounds good will do! Appreciate you guys for the help!