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Basement Drain Valve. Replacing A Gate Valve. Npt Globe Valve. Basement Drain Valve
Sewer work Water from my shower, toilet, dishwasher and washing machine have all been coming out of my basement toilet and winding their way across the floor to the sump hole. Rather than call a plumber, I am going to attempt to do this myself, by opening up the cleaning valve in the basement and putting a large industrial drain snake through it to cut up the roots that are blocking the line. This is a picture of the wrench after about 2 inches of leverage on the access cap. The flexible piping is a rather fragile old natural gas line going to my dryer, and the dryer tubing exhaust that snapped off during the move. And I've only been at this five minutes... Drain the old tank
In my case, the old water heater is in the basement and there is no drain or sump pump. After shutting power off, connecting a hose to the drain valve and running the hose to the nearest drain, or to the outside is ideal. Otherwise, draining to a bucket works, although you will only be able to drain the tank to the same height as the bucket. A wet vac hose held at the drain valve may enable you to get the last 12 inches or so, of water out. I was only able to get 26 of 40 gallons out with my bucket, which was nonetheless enough to make the heater light enough to move around. 3 way gate valve high pressure steam valve china angle valve creep relief valve farris pressure relief valve valve body upgrade float valve pond hydraulic electromagnetic valve |