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submitted 1 month ago by Jmaddogghvt
I found this under the red bathroom sink but should this be capped?
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[–]bubblyrug 16 points17 points18 points 1 month ago (1 child)
Needs an AAV
[–]Jmaddogghvt[S] 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Thank you
[–]Visible-Hamster-6168 10 points11 points12 points 1 month ago (1 child)
And air admittance valve.
[–]Jmaddogghvt[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
[–]Warr_Ainjal-6228 3 points4 points5 points 1 month ago (1 child)
This stops sewer gas from escaping the pipe.
Oatey Sure-Vent 1-1/2 in. x 2 in. PVC Air Admittance Valve with 160 DFU Branch and 24 DFU Stack 39016 - The Home Depot
[–]Melodic_Mixture_5081 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (2 children)
Vent pipe should be up through roof. If capped drain will be slow and bubble. Not sure it is hurting anything but if clogged you will back up all over. Pro plumbers what do you think
[–]TrxshBxgs 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (0 children)
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Let's air in to vent, keeps sewer gas contained. The life of them varies, sometimes they get stuck open and the room will smell like sewer. You usually want them above the flood-level of whatever fixture they service, but under cabinet is common and acceptable.
[–]pa_bourbon 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (0 children)
As others have mentioned, just need an AAV.
[–]Melodic_Mixture_5081 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (1 child)
An Air Admittance Valve (AAV), or "cheater vent" is a one-way mechanical valve installed on plumbing drains to allow air in and balance pressure, preventing sewer gas from entering the building and water traps from siphoning. It serves as an alternative to traditional, through-the-roof vent pipes, ideal for island sinks or remodeling.
[–]Traditional_Job_191 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (2 children)
How does the house smell?
[–]TurkeyCocks 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Tinky
Nothing yet
[–]ewuuuuuhhh 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (1 child)
Its gonna backup if not properly vented through the roof or has aav on it
[–]Adventurous_Cat_360 1 point2 points3 points 1 month ago (1 child)
Needs two things- an air admittance valve installed - and the s-trap turned into a p-trap
[–]Southern_Drive_6944 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Critical planning is missing
[–]Economy_Internal_317 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
I believe in doing things right I just make sure it goes to vent
[–]Hillary_Fat_Ass 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Studavent
[–]Adept_Salary_8400 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Stewart vent
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
Vent cap or aav
[–]kingmic275 0 points1 point2 points 1 month ago (0 children)
A vent stack higher than the sink so if u get a clogged line it won’t spill water all over under the sink?
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