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I've had to use my camera in a situation like this before. Took me a few minutes to setup the camera, saved me a lot of time doing the trial and error thing! :D

Running pex lines through the foot vent? I'm not understanding that one As Chris said... If this is the worse screw up you've had, your doing outstanding! :D

Will probably replace the whole valve/trim, but had to give it a shot... :D

If the lowest hub of the fitting is above the floor, you can cut the hub flush with the pipe, then cut vertical slots on the hub and use a hammer and screwdriver to peel the hub off the pipe. You'll then have a piece of pipe sticking up from the floor to glue a new fitting onto. If part of...

I would definitely recommend soldering it. If thats not possible, look for some rubber couplings like mission bands or fernco that fit 1-1/2" copper which is 1-5/8" outside diameter.

Hmmm, I thought I posted one... Cinch and Lift We are not affiliated with them at all. Just love the tool! :)

I have also installed cleanouts on the actual trap arm before and seen it done quite a bit for kitchen sinks. Its pretty easy and more accessible, especially where the kitchen vent is behind the counter, dishwasher, etc.

Just had to give these guys some credit. Fellow Plumbers that came up with it. I seen them available at some parts stores but figured they were a bit pricey. Then the very next call I dumped a 40gal water heater. Caught it before it hit the ground but still quite a bit embarassing in front of...

Thats too funny! :D After over 20 years of plumbing, we just did a custom that had a urinal in the master! Actually it looked pretty good.

I agree with the sharkbite avenue. I have used quite a bit of them for situations just like this. They are great for non-soldering repairs and work great. I haven't had a sharkbite fail yet. They are a bit pricey so not something to be used for repipes, remodels or construction, but definitely a...

Pressure check it at the main line or shutoff valve at the house, pressure check every hose bibb. Quadruple check for a pressure reducing valve. Pressure check your angle stops under your fixtures, take an angle stop off and check the pressure. The situation your describing either sounds like...

As phishfood stated, floor sinks are used as receptors for indirect waste. They receive drainage from sinks, condensates, temperature relief valves, food prep sinks, etc. The Uniform plumbing code explains when and where floor sinks are required in the indirect wastes chapter 8 pretty good...

Pffft, I would get the drains draining, but leave the cleaning to the cleaners! :) Its always funny to see the look on the owners face when you say, well its draining now but you'll need to get a cleaner in there. As for the wage, the biggest factor in wage is the area your living/ working...

Man I love the follow up post like this! Thanks!

Also depending on what code you use, UPC states that all went vented sections must be a minimum of 2", while toilet vents must be a minimum of 2". Its been something we have done with thousands of homes, never had any issues with it.

My first impression was a belly in the pipe also. I would have spent more time going back and forth through the area though too just to verify.

Couldn't have said it any better than Mr_David. This is our usual routine with these kinds of problems.

I love the snake camera's for these kind of situations, just need a good entry point for 2" pipe. It may cost around $200 or so, but most times it is worth it!

OMG! No pictures?! Man I love hearing these kinds of stories. Sorry it happened to you but they do provide a good read!

One of my funnest service calls is to replace these kind of valves and trim with the tried and true brands like Moen and Delta. :)