I'm building an etxra bathroom in the basement are stink pipes needed?

Answer 1

It's more than just a (stink pipe), that pipe also lets air in so that the toilet flushes properly. There's a ball valve in the pipe that lets the toilet "breath" when needed, but also prevents sewer gas from running up the pipe. If your doing this yourself, you can fit a (stink pipe) up the inside of a wall with a ball valve on the tip to prevent the sewer gases from entering your home and yet the little gas that is vented from use of the toilet is minimal. This technique is used when you don't want to pull a permit for the toilet,and/or, you don't want to go threw the expense or trouble of venting to the outside.

Answer 2

Yes (Like everyone else, I assume you are talking about vent pipes). Every item in the bathroom should be vented and a shared pipe should do the trick. The vent should lead to the outside. It doesn't have to go through the roof but should be vented outdoors. My plumber put a mobile home vent cap on it so the vent would not have to put above the roof line. Venting the fixtures indoors does not sound like a good idea. Most municipalities would require venting above the roof line but as long as it is vented to outside, this should be sufficient.

Answer 3

VENT pipes, allow air to break the syphonic action, when a drain, whether it be in a toilet, sink, or tub fills the drain pipe to capacity, and starts to siphon the water away. Without a vent, the drain would siphon ALL the water, even the required water in the traps. The traps need to maintain a water seal, so no methane gas can back up into your house. The methane gas is not only smelly, but highly combustible. If you are going to install any type of plumbing below grade, you should check out Sani-flow fixtures. They can be set anywhere, without breaking any concrete, even below grade, and the water will be pumped up and out. The toilet, has a grinder pump, attached to it, and a sink, and a tub can be piped to this pump, and a 3/4" drain, and a 3/4" vent is all that is needed. I hope this helps!

Answer 4

i am with fredomh what the hell is a stink pipe? a vent ? dirty bong? smelly ***? anyway, no vent, no drain. remember shooting a can of beer? gotta have the hole baby. thats your vent. this is ,of course, my assumption that a stink pipe is also known as a vent for plumbing. also i do not tend to smell the vent. venting is required not only for ensuring proper drainage to end receiver of waste but also to preventl build-up of potentionaly harmful gases.i.e. an uninformed user disposing of flammable materials which are typically lighter than air. this is further enhanced by the use of a fresh air inlet above the whole house trap in conjunction with the venting network. observe the natl bldg code for plumbing

Answer 5

Yes your plumbing needs to be vented. Have you pulled permits for the bathroom? If you haven't, If you ever try to sell your home it could be a problem. Not only does the bathroom not count as an improvement. It might have to be demolished because it is not up to code. You may want some professional assistance.

Answer 6

Yes you will need to vent all drains but your main consideration should be the depth of your basement, will you need to pump the sewage to the main drain or will you be able to make the tap with the proper fall. 1/4" per foot. If the sewer pipes are already roughed in it will be easier. If you don't use vents the drains won't drain properly and the sewer gases will leach back into the room from you drain openings. You may be able to use studa vents they make it easier so you won't have to penitrate the roof.

Answer 7

I think you mean "vent pipe". Yes, your toilet and sink won't drain properly without it. You should be able to locate an existing vent that goes up thru the roof and tap into it.

Answer 8

Yes. You have to vent the pipes. Stinky or not.

Answer 9

What the hell is a stink pipe?????