Floor and area drains floor drain selection factors pipe connection no hub standard butt connection using no hub or neoprene coupling suitable for cast iron plastic and most other piping applications.
Diagram floor drain.
When you look at an installed floor drain all that you typically see is the grill on top.
Grate free area is defined as the total area of the drainage openings in the grate the drain outlet should be sized large.
Sufficient top size and grate free area to pass the anticipated flow are required.
The center of the lav s drain is located 18 approximately above the finished floor.
Also notice the drain is centered right in the middle of this 30 inch vanity.
The photo at right shows a floor drain as viewed from the side.
Suitable for no hub or service weight cast iron sch.
Water runs down the sink drain into a p trap so called because it s shaped like the letter which fills up with water to prevent sewer gases and odors from getting into the house through the pipe.
This diagram of a typical dwv system is called a plumbing tree.
Floor drains are primarily used for inside locations where the flow rate into the drain can be anticipated.
The rest of the drain is always buried in the basement.
Push on p gasket connection astm c 564 with pipe stop.
Floor drains are no exception.
This water gets refreshed whenever more water runs through it.
The bathroom sink s water lines are roughed in 3 inches above the drain.
The purpose of this drain trap is to hold standing water which seals the drain system and prevents sewer gases from.