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 Which drain configuration should I use
Author: Jason27 (IL)

I trying to determine which configuration is best to use to tie a toilet line and floor drain to an ejector pit.

Option 1 - Long radius Wye + 1/8

Option 2 - 3 3 2 Wye with 45 degree street elbows on each end

See pictures below: Is there a difference here or will both work?



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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: packy (MA)

you need to vent the toilet otherwise the action of the pump may pull the water out of the toilet bowl. that vent should protect the floor drain ..

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: Jason27 (IL)

The toilet is vented. I didn't include that in the diagram because all I'm inquiring about is which configuration to use to take the 90 turn and tie in the drain. Thanks. Which do you like better and why? Option 1 or 2?

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: packy (MA)

2

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC)

Either will work and meet code requirements.

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: sum (FL)

Packy why would option 2 be preferred?

From a number of joints stand point, option 1 requires three joints to be made, and option 2 needs five joints.

From a ease of snaking stand point, option 1 the floor drain has a straight shot to the pit, and option 2 needs to make two short turns in opposite directions. From the toilet option 1 makes a single 90 degree turn, and option 2 has two 45 degree turns.

I agree both would work but curious why option 2 is better, not a plumber here just curious.

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: hj (AZ)

If the floor drain, not the toilet, is vented, both are functionally the same, if not, then NEITHER is a good idea. Normally, the ejector pit is ALSO going to have a vent.

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: packy (MA)

sum, i like option 2 because it allows the "Y" branch to be rolled up.

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 Re: Which drain configuration should I use
Author: hj (AZ)

That would automatically mean that the floor drain MUST have its own vent, which would be the case for either design. And rolling it up would have absolutely no effect on the drainage.

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