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*If tub is preinstalled, how to close overflow? ''The over flow I capped off by making a plate to screw on and used a piece of mouse pad as a gasket.'' [https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/proper-way-to-test-rough-in-with-tubs.16799/] | *If tub is preinstalled, how to close overflow? ''The over flow I capped off by making a plate to screw on and used a piece of mouse pad as a gasket.'' [https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/proper-way-to-test-rough-in-with-tubs.16799/] | ||
**If tub is on second floor, its overflow can be the high water mark, so there is no need to close it. This would not apply if testing with air. | **If tub is on second floor, its overflow can be the high water mark, so there is no need to close it. This would not apply if testing with air. | ||
*For rough-in, the easiest approach to tub in our case (it doesn't fit through doors, so must be pre-located. Pre-located does not mean it has to be pre-plumbed. So leave the drain kit off - just make sure it is possible to install it _after_ the trap | |||
=Sequencing= | =Sequencing= | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 2 April 2022
Detailed Checklist
Notes
- DWV - 5 psi air or water. See that valve holds. 0.1 psi graded valve.
- How do you stop the bath tub overflow? Drain should close, but overflow
- Each trap protected by vent
- See cleanout requirements.
- Ford Fitting for water supply line if supply line connection is inside the house.
- 125 Water pressure test required
- Vacuum breakers on hose outlets
- Supply water line fill is inspected prior to covering
- Approved grounding system for water supply line?
- Tracer wire for water supply from meter to foundation
- Toilet clearance 15" from sides and 12" from back
- Nail plates for vent pipe - if you have sheathing above vents.
- Tape for joints in vents must be UL 181 listed. [1]
- Exterior wall water lines must be freeze protected. [2]
- Max 32" between PEX line supports. [3]
Tub
- If tub is preinstalled, how to close overflow? The over flow I capped off by making a plate to screw on and used a piece of mouse pad as a gasket. [4]
- If tub is on second floor, its overflow can be the high water mark, so there is no need to close it. This would not apply if testing with air.
- For rough-in, the easiest approach to tub in our case (it doesn't fit through doors, so must be pre-located. Pre-located does not mean it has to be pre-plumbed. So leave the drain kit off - just make sure it is possible to install it _after_ the trap
Sequencing
- Water Heater - Since it is a fixture [5] - a water heater is installed in the finish phase [6]
- Water heater is often installed at rough plumbing phase [7]