Building a house in Trinidad

[rspann]

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

[TTbago]

Who has the best prices on Gypsum sheets these days?

[eitech]

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

Septic tank. I was watchin the lines outside. Still cannot visualise where that trap will go. It have some pipes. I know the one goin up to the vent. Will that pipe be underground as well?

[rspann]

So the bathroom waste water not going into the sewer line ,(at least it's not supposed to) why you getting a scent then? The scent comes from when the untrapped lines go into a sewer line. The water in the trap prevents the smell from coming up the pipe. You might have to look in a different direction.

[RedVEVO]

Any advice on asking town an country or the building inspector at the Corporation to Increase the height of my wall from 4 feet to 7 feet

Do you have to ask their permission ?

Land boundaries have an easement but wall height

[hong kong phooey]

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

Septic tank. I was watchin the lines outside. Still cannot visualise where that trap will go. It have some pipes. I know the one goin up to the vent. Will that pipe be underground as well?

Did you check your vent line to see if it is blocked.
if you say the smell is musty did you check to see if there is molds in the bathroom. try plugging the vent lines and see if the scent is still there. if it is there then it might be coming from another source- molds. bathroom have alot of moisture and molds thrive in this. it is difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Do you have an extractor fan in your bathroom ?
Just some other ideas , might be totally unrelated to your problem .

[eitech]

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

Septic tank. I was watchin the lines outside. Still cannot visualise where that trap will go. It have some pipes. I know the one goin up to the vent. Will that pipe be underground as well?

Did you check your vent line to see if it is blocked.
if you say the smell is musty did you check to see if there is molds in the bathroom. try plugging the vent lines and see if the scent is still there. if it is there then it might be coming from another source- molds. bathroom have alot of moisture and molds thrive in this. it is difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Do you have an extractor fan in your bathroom ?
Just some other ideas , might be totally unrelated to your problem .

Havent checked the vents yet. Was assuming a blocked vent would lead to drainage issues.
No mold in bathroom or extractor fan

[adnj]

** Depending on the size and run length, the line may not be vented.
** rspann is correct, gray water should not be run into a septic tank

If you aren't sure where your line is running, you may want to find out first.

You may also find that the pipe is improperly run with insufficient slope. Waste or outside drain water may be left standing in the pipe.

So the bathroom waste water not going into the sewer line ,(at least it's not supposed to) why you getting a scent then? The scent comes from when the untrapped lines go into a sewer line. The water in the trap prevents the smell from coming up the pipe. You might have to look in a different direction.

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

Septic tank. I was watchin the lines outside. Still cannot visualise where that trap will go. It have some pipes. I know the one goin up to the vent. Will that pipe be underground as well?

Did you check your vent line to see if it is blocked.
if you say the smell is musty did you check to see if there is molds in the bathroom. try plugging the vent lines and see if the scent is still there. if it is there then it might be coming from another source- molds. bathroom have alot of moisture and molds thrive in this. it is difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Do you have an extractor fan in your bathroom ?
Just some other ideas , might be totally unrelated to your problem .

If you don't mind digging the floor in the bath, you could put a trap in the floor and refill and tile it. The better way is to cut the line on the outside wall and put it there. As long as there is a trap, the smell would not come in. BTW, sewer or septic tank?

Septic tank. I was watchin the lines outside. Still cannot visualise where that trap will go. It have some pipes. I know the one goin up to the vent. Will that pipe be underground as well?

Did you check your vent line to see if it is blocked.
if you say the smell is musty did you check to see if there is molds in the bathroom. try plugging the vent lines and see if the scent is still there. if it is there then it might be coming from another source- molds. bathroom have alot of moisture and molds thrive in this. it is difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Do you have an extractor fan in your bathroom ?
Just some other ideas , might be totally unrelated to your problem .

Havent checked the vents yet. Was assuming a blocked vent would lead to drainage issues.
No mold in bathroom or extractor fan

[pugboy]

I would imagine if gray/drain water was going to septic tank
the septic tank would be overflowing in no time at all

if there is a cover on the septic tank remove it and see if water flows in when the drain is question is being utilized

[eitech]

I would imagine if gray/drain water was going to septic tank
the septic tank would be overflowing in no time at all

if there is a cover on the septic tank remove it and see if water flows in when the drain is question is being utilized

So i jus filled my bathroom shower about 4 inches and emptied. I opened the septic inspection port and i am not hearing any liquid rushing in or seeing any turbulence. Besides the level has been the same for the last 6 mths. Interestingly when i was outside i heard the water draining through a pipe in the wall. Couldn’t pin point it exactly.


This is d setup outside both bathrooms. I suspect the pipe to the far right is d drain cuz i observed a small leak at the bottom where it enters d ground. Will have to confirm that.

[rspann]

Right where it's coming out the wall, put a tee to the right, install a trap and then re-route the line back to the drain. ( I would dig it up and use new pipes with correct slopes so I would be sure I had no hidden problems ). The trap alone should get rid of your smell. Also build a small catchment area with a run off drain or pipe to deal with that water from the garden tap soaking your foundation.

[eitech]

Right where it's coming out the wall, put a tee to the right, install a trap and then re-route the line back to the drain. ( I would dig it up and use new pipes with correct slopes so I would be sure I had no hidden problems ). The trap alone should get rid of your smell. Also build a small catchment area with a run off drain or pipe to deal with that water from the garden tap soaking your foundation.

There is a plug on that pipe. I will try to remove it and have a look and check for d same scent. Oh and i dont use that garden tap. It not leaking too but tnx for the suggestion.

[pugboy]

So you don't know where that rightside pipe drains to?

It looks like they used heat to soften and open the pipe to make the join there, prob leaking there.

[eitech]

[quote="pugboy"]So you don't know where that rightside pipe drains to?

It looks like they used heat to soften and open the pipe to make the join there, prob leaking there.[/

Cant say i know but not the septic. Hopefully its to some main drain out the road

[pugboy]

as Spann say, just install a trap
cut out where that join is and put trap between there
need to scrape off paint to get good glue stick

that drain line doesnt appear to be vented either, so put a vent line


I guess there is a toilet next and a sink right after

[hong kong phooey]

As span said remove the two plugs on the 1 1/2" /or 2" lines and narrow down which line the smell coming from .

[eitech]

As span said remove the two plugs on the 1 1/2" /or 2" lines and narrow down which line the smell coming from .

So guys i removed the plug to the right and the bathroom drain goes straight out there. It is quite clean. The scent is not so bad but some days it is but it is d same scent nonetheless. So explain how exactly i putting a p-trap there cuz i will have to do it for the next bathroom. Also , must i include a vent. A drawing would be nice

[pugboy]

a trap is basically a kinda half loop which traps some water to act as a barrier to air, water can pass but will always have a little water left in the loop to act as air lock.

your kitchen sink should have a trap below, check and see
If not we can post a pic later

[eitech]

a trap is basically a kinda half loop which traps some water to act as a barrier to air, water can pass but will always have a little water left in the loop to act as air lock.

your kitchen sink should have a trap below, check and see
If not we can post a pic later

Yea i saw it already. So jus cut back the outlet, install trap, and reconnect to drain. Got it

[pugboy]

i believe the vent if you plan to put one should go below the trap, you prob will need one because the trap acts as an air lock

[demented]

Anybody knows where sells sheets of PVC like cardboard. i see persons printing product advertisements on them in the supermarkets.

[*KRONIK*]

Anybody knows where sells sheets of PVC like cardboard. i see persons printing product advertisements on them in the supermarkets.

Check a sign shop

[urbandilema]

Good day tuners..lil advice from y'all in the steps...here is the scenario recently purchased a lot of land.it has all the approvals and loan got sorted by the bank..received my deed and everyting on my name..what's the best way to prioterize my plan to build and any other advice as do the plan..

[low-profile]

good day guys. i'm having some issues with cracking on the walls outside of my house, mainly the ones on the weathered side. its like a network of very fine cracks on the plaster througout the entire walls. this is only on the outside. inside is fine. i assume its rain water soaking in and causing the cracking because i just primed the walls and didnt paint as yet.

is there any kind of sealer u guys can suggest that would work for me? would a poly v and water mixture work now as the walls are already primed?

[adnj]

The cracks are likely caused by the concrete plaster curing too quickly. It may not have been caused by rain but it can let rain in.

There are various ways to repair, patch or smooth the wall such as oil - based putty, epoxy - based liquid crack repair or a concrete repair plaster with made with equal parts water and PVA (Poly-V).

good day guys. i'm having some issues with cracking on the walls outside of my house, mainly the ones on the weathered side. its like a network of very fine cracks on the plaster througout the entire walls. this is only on the outside. inside is fine. i assume its rain water soaking in and causing the cracking because i just primed the walls and didnt paint as yet.

is there any kind of sealer u guys can suggest that would work for me? would a poly v and water mixture work now as the walls are already primed?

[toscati]

Hey everyone, any recommendations for a good plumber in the east? St Augustine and environs?
My water pump needs a seal replaced and my regular plumber is extremely busy.

[pugboy]

if you are handy, it is not hard to do
could guide you on how to do it if you are

Hey everyone, any recommendations for a good plumber in the east? St Augustine and environs?
My water pump needs a seal replaced and my regular plumber is extremely busy.

[toscati]

I'm learning to be handy with some things, wish I had observed my father more!
But still would prefer to get someone

if you are handy, it is not hard to do
could guide you on how to do it if you are

Hey everyone, any recommendations for a good plumber in the east? St Augustine and environs?
My water pump needs a seal replaced and my regular plumber is extremely busy.

[pugboy]

Maybe check a motor rewinding place
They would surely know folks who bring in pumps to rewind and changing the bearings and seals would be part of that job,

[toscati]

Thanks, will check on Monday. My plumber supposed to pass by this morning.

Maybe check a motor rewinding place
They would surely know folks who bring in pumps to rewind and changing the bearings and seals would be part of that job,