Anyone run with the overflow outlets under water?
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I can't find a picture of the way I was talking about. I can't draw one because my version of Paint doesn't allow saving as an image. 
If I can get the parts, I'll assemble an example for everyone.
The sewer Y is actually like a lower case "y" where the longest line in the y is vertical and the short line is 45 degrees upwards. That short part of the y is where you put the output. The cap goes on the top of the long part and you drill a 1/4" hole in it. The tail part of the y should be submerged.
If I can get the parts, I'll assemble an example for everyone.
The sewer Y is actually like a lower case "y" where the longest line in the y is vertical and the short line is 45 degrees upwards. That short part of the y is where you put the output. The cap goes on the top of the long part and you drill a 1/4" hole in it. The tail part of the y should be submerged.
Ok well I tried it and I see no degradation is flow rates. And it's sure does cut down on all the noise.
before doing it my 3" drains could be heard on the main floor of the house. NOw that they are sumberged I can't hear them until I get to the top of the stairs. They are still loud, just not as bad. They 'Y' muffled is a good idea as well. I might try that next to cut down on even more noise.
before doing it my 3" drains could be heard on the main floor of the house. NOw that they are sumberged I can't hear them until I get to the top of the stairs. They are still loud, just not as bad. They 'Y' muffled is a good idea as well. I might try that next to cut down on even more noise.
Oh, one more helpful hint:
When you go to get the parts, get a 45 degree fitting for each Y. It will keep the Y vertical instead of angled.
When you go to get the parts, get a 45 degree fitting for each Y. It will keep the Y vertical instead of angled.
CHOMPERS;2912058; said:I can't find a picture of the way I was talking about. I can't draw one because my version of Paint doesn't allow saving as an image.
If I can get the parts, I'll assemble an example for everyone.
The sewer Y is actually like a lower case "y" where the longest line in the y is vertical and the short line is 45 degrees upwards. That short part of the y is where you put the output. The cap goes on the top of the long part and you drill a 1/4" hole in it. The tail part of the y should be submerged.
i was going to tell you to get pixen.. but my guess is yer not on mac....
i have no idea what yer talking about... my brain cant do this tonight
OK, I re-submit my YES vote. Shouldn't be an issue. Mike Dunagan did the same to his and they work fine. You would just need a vent hole somewhere to let the air escape.
