Plumbers Tape

[Peter Doane]

New construction,.. ABS Waste lines are supported by metal plumbers tape. I know they are no longer recommended (IRC & UPC) but do I make a huge issue over it??

[Jason1]

Originally Posted by pdoane

ABS waist lines are supported by metal plumbers tape.

I support my waist line with a normal leather belt

As for the waste lines, well ........

[Peter Doane]

Originally Posted by Jason1

I support my waist line with a normal leather belt

As for the waste lines, well ........

HA HA! Good catch! Its still early out West!

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by pdoane

New construction,.. ABS Waste lines are supported by metal plumbers tape. I know they are no longer recommended (IRC & UPC) but do I make a huge issue over it??

Yes, improperly installed waste line(s).

How about this one. Most homeowner fixes always seem to amaze me. This homeowner literally used a blow torch to bend this waste line, then supported it with a good ole' extension cord. Not only that...Waste water runs uphill.

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[Peter Doane]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Yes, improperly installed waste line(s).

How about this one. Most homeowner fixes always seem to amaze me. This homeowner literally used a blow torch to bend this waste line, then supported it with a good ole' extension cord. Not only that...Waste water runs uphill.

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Come on now,.. I see nothing wrong with that!

[Gregory A. Liebig]

Originally Posted by dvalley

Not only that...Waste water runs uphill.

Isn't that called a "U" for Uphill trap???

[twasion]

If you are refering to plumbers strap then it is ok where I plumbed under UPC. I liked to use PVC J hooks because they worked and looked better.