How high should a vanity supply line be?
The water supply line runs out of the wall into a hole in the back of the vanity, typically placed at a height of 22 to 24 inches from the finish floor.
Can you connect sink waste to toilet waste?
Yes, but the sink must empty into the toilet drain. Toilets have the largest drainpipe, so plumbers empty the bathroom sink drain, which is smaller in diameter, into the toilet drain line. They install a common vent that allows water and waste to drain without forming an airlock.
What’s the difference between slotted and Unslotted pop-up waste?
Slotted basin wastes are more common as they are designed for sinks that have an overflow and most do. Unslotted wastes are for use with basins without an overflow. It is important that you choose the correct basin waste for your sink to prevent flooding.
How many inches should the drain line be installed off the floor?
Discharge hole (vertical): About 16 to 20 inches above the floor; consider drain pipe to be the vertical centerline. Fixture (side to side buffer): From centerline, 15 inches minimum, 20 inches recommended. Fixture (front buffer): Minimum distance to nearest obstruction is 21 inches; 30 inches recommended.
How high should the drain pipe be from the floor?
The standard kitchen sink is 8 inches deep, which means that the normal distance between a kitchen sink drain and the floor is 28 inches. This will vary, depending on the height of the counter and the depth of the sink bowl. In the bathroom, the sink drain is typically between 24 inches above the floor.
How do I install the basin on top of my Vanity?
Before you fit the basin on top of your vanity unit, you need to attach your new taps and waste – this is easier than attaching the sink before the taps. How do I install new taps? 1: Lower your new tap into the provided hole in the basin, making sure it stands at a 90-degree angle.
Can you tie a sink into a waste line?
If the sink is near a toilet, it’s usually convenient to tie it into the toilet waste line. You can also drop the sink drain to a waste line on a lower floor. The sink drain must maintain a minimum slope of 1/4 inch per foot from the stub-out to the point where you tie it in.
How do I fit a basin waste?
Screw on the hexagonal nut and wipe away any excess silicone with a cloth. You can now fit your basin. Check out our basin fitting guide for step-by-step instructions and video. Now, refit the trap and check for any leaks. Congratulations, you’ve now fitted your basin waste.
How do you attach a sanitary tee to a waste line?
You normally use a sanitary tee to tie into a vertical waste line and a wye fitting to tie into a horizontal one. Use an ABS fitting to tie into an ABS waste line and a PVC fitting to tie into a PVC line.