plumbing drains

Sawdustman · 19 Jul 2006

The drains from our bathroom sink and shower vent pipe both have and offset made up of two 45 degree street elbows as they go into the slab floor. These protrude into the room by about 1 inch. The sink isn't a problem as the cabinet covers it but the shower vent faces the toilet. Why are these done this way instead of simply going straight down through the floor?

Softus · 19 Jul 2006

I'm having trouble imagining two street elbows protruding by only an inch, but are the two 45° elbows connected to make a 90° turn, or a set without a turn, or something more complex?

If they were used to make a set, then my guess would be that thie was necessary to meet up with a vertical entrypoint under floor level. Setting them into the floor doesn't seem very maintainable though.

Beans-on-Toast · 19 Jul 2006

Softus

Do you really think that those NOT familiar with plumbing practice know what a SET is ? A simple term to you maybe but unheard of by Joe Public.

Nige F · 19 Jul 2006

Sawdustman said:
The drains from our bathroom sink and shower vent pipe both have and offset made up of two 45 degree street elbows

What`s a street elbow

Softus · 19 Jul 2006

Beans-on-Toast said:
something stupid and provocative, as is commonplace for him

Looking for trouble B-o-T?

The OP can ask and I'll gladly explain. Or you can, or someone else can. It's no big deal to me.

Bamber gaspipe · 19 Jul 2006

What`s a street elbow

It`s an elbow that slots into another elbow ...thought you were a plumber

Nige F · 19 Jul 2006

It was an ironic statement in reply to Beanz means ?...caught you aswell

Have a nice day ...OK it wasn`t irony it was taking the ****

Beans-on-Toast · 19 Jul 2006

Just thought that I'd mention it as' jargons' often baffle more than

your average bear..........

Nige F · 19 Jul 2006

They sure do Boo Boo

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