How high should the bottom of a washing machine box be?
Since most clothes washers back are 42" tall I usually put the bottom of the box at 42" so the valves & drain connections can be accessed. & code for the trap & stand pipe connecting to the box is as follows. trap serving a clothes washer standpipe shall be on the same floor not less than 6" above the floor nor greater than 18"
What is the proper height for a washer drain hookup?
Washer drain hookups should be between 30 and 55 inches from the bottom of the washer. The same measurements apply if the washer drains into a laundry tub. While the faucet heights may vary, the water supply is generally installed directly behind the washer.
How far behind a washing machine should the faucet be?
If you're installing new water supply lines and a drain, placing it behind the washer at a height of 30 to 34 inches allows you to easily reach over and behind the washer to turn the faucets on and off. Electrical Hookups. Electrical hookups for washers and dryers should be placed within 6 feet of the unit.
What is the maximum height of a clothes washer standpipe?
trap serving a clothes washer standpipe shall be on the same floor not less than 6" above the floor nor greater than 18" 36 " to the bottom of the box will work. Here is a picture for you. But if code says not more than 30" to top of stand pipe then 36" is to high.
How high above the floor should a clothes washer standpipe be?
trap serving a clothes washer standpipe shall be on the same floor not less than 6" above the floor nor greater than 18"
How high should a P trap be?
There’s lots of confusion on this specific code height and as a union plumber who studies code I can confirm that the Local “California”code states the P-trap needs to be 6”-18” on center off Finish floor and from the (CENTER) of the trap the standpipe can rise 18”-30” above that. So if your trap is at 6” you can run a standpipe 30” above center of trap which leaves top of standpipe at around 36”... just giving multiple examples. That Center measurement off the trap is huge and people don’t quite understand that part. That’s why 6” is minimum trap height because the max standpipe height above that is 30” putting you around 36” above finish floor and being heigher than 34” flood level of a sink or anything downstream in case of a backup it won’t spill out the standpipe
How long is a trap?
Trap is about 8"-10" off the floor, bottom of the box is 36", makes the pipe 26"-28" long.
How tall is a clothes washer?
Since most clothes washers back are 42" tall I usually put the bottom of the box at 42" so the valves & drain connections can be accessed.
What is the correct height for a washing machine drain?
Manufacturers specify a height in their installation manual. Whirlpool recommends a minimum of 39” above the floor, and GE has a 30” minimum, except that GE allows the top of the drain pipe opening to be lower if you secure the hose to ...
How high can a standpipe be in Florida?
The only code standard is that the top of the standpipe above the trap weir (top level of standing water in the trap below) can’t be less than 18” or or more than 42” according to the Residenital Edition of the Florida Building Code (P2706.1.2) and the International Residential Code. But the trap at the bottom of the standpipe is usually not ...
How high should a washing machine riser be?
Why the riser is void is as said.A minimum of 34 "may be the lowest of 2"riser standards,From the floor to the trap seal;.This code of concealed trap washing machine or max use is not ever been well received.Since the max fall should be 18" {at all max fixtures.To the trap.Be careful to make the drain above the machines holding water level!!!
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Do water lines go on one side of a box?
There are many box arrangements. Some do have the water lines on one side, others have 2 drain openings, and still others have the ability to locate the water valves on the top of the box, (this is where I prefer to have them).
Is there a code issue with the height placement?
sum. you have no code issue with the height place ment.Where the machine is the variable.It's riser height was an old standard and an exception.no riser should extend over 24"above any trap .is still code .
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Can you have hot and cold feeds on one side?
doesn't it make more sense to have the hot and cold supplies to one side (left or right), it is rare for hot and cold feeds to come from opposing directions. This is such a hassle.
Washing machine outlet box height
Do you have a common installation height for a washing machine outlet box?
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
I assume you are referring to the plumbing box. I install them between 43-45 inches off the floor to the top of the drain hole. That is assuming the washer is sitting on the floor and not on a pedestal . Basically you want the box about 1 inch higher than the machine.
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
Yes sir I'm talking about the pluming outlet box. Do you have a go to brand that's available at a canadian hardware store? What brand do you like?
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
I always use ones that have Ball valves for the water shut offs. These valves do not get used much but a ball valve is more likely to work when you need it to even after long periods of no use. I think Oatley makes the one I usually use.
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
Oatey is the common brand that I see at the big box DIY stores, it's what I used for my house. I wished I had used the ball valves, though... oh well.
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
That is a nice neat all in one set up! Never have seen one up here. Probably costly, theses Oatley ones up here are about 25$ I think and they are plastic boxes.
Re: Washing machine outlet box height
I agree that the Guy Gray is clean looking fixture. However I could see a conflict with the "electrical code" in Canada having 120v outlet so close to a water source but I really don't know the codes. Just saying.
How high should a washer hook up be?
Electrical hookups for washers and dryers should be placed within 6 feet of the unit. While a minimum height for outlets in a home may very, depending on local building codes, for convenience both outlets should be placed between 34 and 36 inches high. At that height, you can easily reach over the unit to plug or unplug it.
How far from the bottom of the washer should the water hookup be?
Water Hookups. Washer drain hookups should be between 30 and 55 inches from the bottom of the washer. The same measurements apply if the washer drains into a laundry tub. While the faucet heights may vary, the water supply is generally installed directly behind the washer. If you're installing new water supply lines and a drain, ...
Do older homes have laundry hookups?
When you live in an older home, your laundry area may have some unusual hookups, depending on the age of the house. If you're renovating or remodeling, it's your prime opportunity to update the water and electrical hookups and bring them up to code.
