Manufactured home drains Drain lines are usually made from 3″ or 4″ black ABS pipe, are supposed to be supported with plumbers strap every 4′ and extend from below the bathroom(s) to where the sewer line goes into the ground. They are supposed to be sloped at 1/4″ per foot. Since many homes have bathrooms…
My ring went down the drain!! This is a messy but usually uncomplicated task that requires: -Pail or basin -Scrap rags or paper towels -Two large wrenches or pliers -Flashlight or trouble light-depending on your vision and the time of day I say “usually uncomplicated” because, especially in older homes, materials may have become brittle…
Manufactured home drain line venting Venting is one of the areas where mobile homes differ from site built homes. In site built homes every drain has a vent pipe that eventually goes up through the roof. The purpose is to prevent the siphon effect of water going down the drain from pulling all the water…
I am working on a video which shows how to use a simple, inexpensive, tool to clear the clog. This is the first time I have tried something like this so it will no doubt take a few tries for me to get it right. Please use the comment box to let me know what…
