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Old 3/22/10, 6:39 PM
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Default Drains to Stack

I don't believe it's acceptable to tie the A/C, HRV, and water purifier drains directly into the stack. Is it?
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Old 3/22/10, 7:00 PM
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Nope!
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Old 3/22/10, 7:47 PM
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With proper fittings it's allowed, but this is simply a "hack-job."



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With proper fittings it's allowed, but this is simply a "hack-job."
Ditto
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With proper fittings it's allowed, but this is simply a "hack-job."
Do you mean "a primed P-trap with proper venting"?
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