Floor Access To Back Water Valve

Backwater valve with 16 access sleeve and abs lid installed in a pvc white dwv piping drainage system to provide waste water backflow protection to fixtures and floor drains below the flood plane.

Floor access to back water valve. Rectorseal clean check 4 in. I am planning to do exactly that in the bathroom where i have an access point to the backwater valve right in the middle of the floor. Sioux chief 869 series 3 in. Oatey backwater valves are designed as a sewage check valve to prevent pumped water from flowing back into the basin.

As a rule a backwater valve has to be installed either on main sewer pipe or the basement branch line to protect all the fixtures located below grade. Made of pvc or abs plastic backwater valve can be solvent welded to piping. Oatey products have earned the trus to plumbing professionals for over 100 years. Pvc solvent weld extendable backwater valve with adapter and plug.

These valves are typically installed inside in the basement floor for easy access. To see availability for this product personlog in or get online access. If you need your installation to be flush with the basement floor level it is recommended that you install this valve in an access box available below. I ve considered laminate but had decided on carpet for added warmth.

The casts varies from iron to stainless steel. I may reconsider laminate in this room at least. Pvc hub backwater valve. Without a properly placed and installed backwater valve sewage could come into the basement through a floor drain sinks tubs and toilets.

Our offering includes in line backwater valves with an access housing and ball float backwater valves. Backwater valve from zurn comes with a complete line including gate flapper and float type valves. Talk to your municipal government to find out if any local permits are required as well as to find out what sort of equipment they recommend. Provided with 16 access sleeve and pvc cover to access a below ground installation for cleaning and inspection.

Upon locating the sewer lateral where the backwater valve is to be installed your plumber needs to jack hammer concrete basement floor to access it. See our full selection here. Backwater valves allow water to flow only one way restricting backflow from excessive rainfall tidewater or other drainage conditions. I like the idea about putting a access point under a tile.