Washing Machine Outlet Box Drain Removal
In many jurisdictions that height is 36 to 42 inches.
Washing machine outlet box drain removal. Ox box washing machine outlet box with 2 each 1 4 turn ball valves less mini resters meets low lead requirement of 2014 federal safe drinking water act. It might be advisable to cut the existing pipe instal a sweep y with threaded cap for easy clean out then a removable s trap. Pvc fittings are available to make it removable. The tectite by apollo washing machine outlet box the tectite by apollo washing machine outlet box includes a 1 2 in.
Tklow non us i have bought a new home that has an upstairs laundry closet. Ox box 2 hole supply box only without valves. If your oatey washing machine outlet box has yet to be installed clamp it down onto a workbench or have a friend hold it as you will need both hands free and don t want the box to move around. A standpipe extends from the outlet box to the trap below.
So i would like to remove the box that is installed so i can replace the valves and either use the same box or replace it with a new one assuming the hole in the wall is a standard size. Remove the drain knockout before doing the drain pipe. Description price quantity. Most are made of hard plastic or vinyl and are screwed onto two wall studs vertical framing members.
Building codes specify how high this pipe must rise above the finished floor. Push to connect washing machine valves and can be used to connect copper cpvc or pex lines. The faucet box sits behind the washing machine typically 42 inches above the floor and surrounds the hot and cold water valves. Just make shure you leave enough of the pvc thatin the box to have enough room to make the splice.
Most of the outlets on oatey s outlet boxes come with plastic pieces you have to remove so that pipes can be hooked up. Removing drain cover from washer supply box. It has a nice new laundry supply outlet box that has a hot and cold tap and a circular area in the center that would cover the drain hole presumably. The washing machine s drain hose is inserted into the top of the standpipe where it fits into the outlet box.
This hold is covered by what looks like a knockout. Ox box washing machine outlet box includes 2 each 1 4 turn ball valves assembled with mini rester water hammer arrestors.