The washer that came with the house was wired to drain directly into a branch of sewer, without a p-trap. The washer died and I would like to wire the new one properly.
The problem is that the sewer line is above ground in the basement and the washer is on the opposite side of the sink/ejector pump.
I dont want another sink or pump and would like to add a standpipe. I've made a diagram below, here are some points:
- The washing machine is rated to pump water to 8 feet (96")
- I will close the existing 2>1.5>1.25 entry point where hose direct plugs now.
- I will cut-in a 2" wye into the lower branch with the side entry parallel to ground.
- Add a 2" p-trap into the wye
- Add 2" 24" length pipe into p-trap (24" is reasonable max for clearance, I'll try to make it a few inches longer if I can)
The washer will need to pump the water to about 78" which is not much higher than it does now.
I would also like to add a safety studor mini-vent, just in case. I know there is a vent somewhere, but I am not sure if its close enough. Adding a new roof vent is not an option. My question is - do I add the vent before or after the ptrap/wye/standpipe? I am thinking another wye with vertical pipe that ends in a studor. Am I over-engineering it?
Thank you!
The problem is that the sewer line is above ground in the basement and the washer is on the opposite side of the sink/ejector pump.
I dont want another sink or pump and would like to add a standpipe. I've made a diagram below, here are some points:
- The washing machine is rated to pump water to 8 feet (96")
- I will close the existing 2>1.5>1.25 entry point where hose direct plugs now.
- I will cut-in a 2" wye into the lower branch with the side entry parallel to ground.
- Add a 2" p-trap into the wye
- Add 2" 24" length pipe into p-trap (24" is reasonable max for clearance, I'll try to make it a few inches longer if I can)
The washer will need to pump the water to about 78" which is not much higher than it does now.
I would also like to add a safety studor mini-vent, just in case. I know there is a vent somewhere, but I am not sure if its close enough. Adding a new roof vent is not an option. My question is - do I add the vent before or after the ptrap/wye/standpipe? I am thinking another wye with vertical pipe that ends in a studor. Am I over-engineering it?
Thank you!