Is it feasible to move plumbing and electrical wiring to accommodate relocating a water dispenser and adding more space by stacking them against an adjacent wall on a concrete slab?
Asked by Lucretia Sloots 
2 months ago
Last Updated: September 29, 2024
I’m thinking about moving my washer and dryer to the wall next to where they are now and stacking them to save space. Do you see any problems with running the PVC pipe around the corner for the drain? The floor is concrete, so moving the plumbing from underneath shouldn’t be too hard.
The attic is right above, so I can easily pull the wire up and drop it down in the new location for the electrical outlets.
Thanks for your help and advice!
You’ll be all set.
Just make sure to slope it a quarter inch every foot and you’ll be good.
Make sure to maintain the proper slope and trap setup, along with the right T fitting. The outlet of the trap bend should ideally be 16” to 30” below the inlet. It looks like yours is around 16 inches. Consider dropping it lower, especially with the bend right after the T. This is an opportunity to ensure the vent and line are functioning properly. Consulting a local plumber or supplier for advice wouldn’t hurt.
If you decide to go around the corner with your drain, just make sure it’s done correctly to avoid any issues. But running it straight to the corner works too.
Avoid cutting into any posts that bear weight. Is the corner post one of them?
Didn’t use single wall studs and drilling a hole for plumbing wouldn’t hurt either.
You know, you can just run the hose straight to the corner instead of going all the way around. It will still reach and be hidden.
Lower by 1 inch every 3 feet
No one seems to have the right answer here. Seems like non-plumbers are offering advice. In short, you can’t reach that far on your trap.
It’s pretty fascinating to see just how many incorrect responses there are. 🫣
Is seriously injured. 😞
We need to reconfigure the venting since it’s over 5 feet from the original vent. Keep the blue one but incorporate my red one, and make sure the tee is turned around for correct venting.
Simply head to the corner and you’re all set. Water naturally flows downhill, so as long as you have the correct slope, running it 20 feet shouldn’t be a problem. The 1 1/2 inch drain pipe won’t completely fill up while draining, so venting shouldn’t pose an issue. There’s already a vent line and it even vents slightly back into the room where you connect the washer drain line. Although upon closer inspection, yours may not have it, but mine does because I removed the access panel and saw that mine lacks a trap on the washer drain. Not even under the house, as I recently replaced 60 feet of 4 inch pipe due to my daughter’s idea of flushing cat litter. LOL
Yeah, just maintain that pitch. 1/8 inch per foot, right?
Try to make sure it stays on the same wall. It can be tricky to drill and then glue around the corner. Remember to relocate the vent as suggested earlier. ‘t forget the protection plates. Consider installing a hatch in your trap for easier cleaning. Move the dryer vent to the back wall and ensure it properly exhausts outside, not into the attic. Also, remember to clean the exhaust vent annually.