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Bluecougargirl (MI)
I want to install a utility sink in my basement next to the washer. I thought the project would be pretty straight forward, but I seem to be confused on where I can attach the drain pipe from the utility tub. The only outgoing pipe I have Comes off from the standpipe and enters the concrete floor. The washer water and our water softener line drain into this standpipe. That's all I have to work with. Any advice? Keep in mind, I am a novice when it comes to plumbing.
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packy (MA)
assuming that your washer standpipe connects to a trap under the floor, all you need do is insert a sanitary tee into the standpipe and drain the sink into it. no trap necessary under the sink.
probably not 100% to code but it will function as intended.
of course you can always drain the sink into the standpipe and hook the washer hose over the side of the sink.
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Bluecougargirl (MI)
Thanks, that seems fairly simple. everything I have read says you need a venting pipe for each drain pipe and I was worried that I didn't even have one. would love to show a picture of the set-up, but the image won't show up. Here is the link to the picture.
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packy (MA)
the link doesn't show your photo.
anyway, the trap under the floor is waht requires a vent. it may be already vented. so, if you tie your sink drain into the standpipe (trap inlet) you essentially creating plumbing similar to a double bowl sink. two connections going into one trap. no additional venting is necessary.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
We can do that here in NC, under UPC code. Just put a tee as high as you can in the standpipe and still be able to tie the laundry tub drain into the tee.
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