Plumbing Slope Rule and Why it is CRITICAL

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[AJ]

Ya got to give it to him. He is persistent at proving a point. Thank you

[barrymilam]

If you are using 3" pipe or bigger, you can slope it at 1/8 inch per foot by plumbing code. I'm a master plumber and I've been doing it for 51 years. Also the p-trap is a trap seal by holding 2'' of water so sewer gases are unable to Escape into a structure.

[CashflowMeDaddy]

Please do a test for too much slope.

We are all told all the time that too much slope causes clog because water would leave the solids behind. But I have had several plumbers swear up and down to me that it's a myth. That they have never seen a clog caused by too much slope.

[Nick]

Eating a little chunk of snicker before throwing into the experiment saved him from a big trouble. very smart guy.

[billfong]

your show is helpful and informative. I run a hotel in such a cold place ( -50c) and have a lot of challenges with the plumbing systems. I found useful tips on how to prevent frozen pipes and improve the slope of the sewer line. Thank you for sharing and experience with me. I appreciate it!

[sjstevens]

Suggestion - put food coloring in the water next time so you can see it.

[mohamedwagih]

interesting video all must see and apply in construction of kitchen & toilet drainage best wishes.

[Mountain-Man-]

I feel like this is an argument against low-flow toilets....

[latonyaricks]

I know he was eating a candy bar….but somehow I cringed every time….lol. Awesome video.

[jodymorris]

Absolutely loved Today’s Task today now to find my snickers snack..!

[allwrong]

LOL! Great experiment and very entertaining! Getting ready to re-plumb my tiny old house. This practical demonstration was helpful!

[JTTTTx]

Plumber here—Actually there is a compound that has been created to duplicate the 💩. All toilets are tested with it. It Is somewhat like half cooked oatmeal.
The other thing is called “ drain line carry “. Our plumbing system design takes this into consideration— for all layouts, it’s what we do. Venting, fixtures and fixture layout all are factors here.

Pro tip— there is a limit to how far the solids will travel in any system even with the proper pitch.
As I recall, it’s 45 feet with a 1.60 gallon flush, 2% pitch and 3” pipe.

[lizlund]

I smell an experiment for a school project! Awesome!

[sethbeske]

Great experiment it shows us what plumbing systems are like when the new houses are built great Job Joel I am from Wisconsin watching Bonnie’s channel for a long time and now this one so awesome!!! 👍❤️ keep up the great work Joel!

[gamerval]

thank you for explaining it.i keep hearing the rule 1/4 inch per foot but i dont know why. i was just going to make it straight. but now i know why

[katrinaloving]

We had to replace ours line very informative and if anything your kids looked they where having fun learning

[dianeh.]

reminds me of Caddyshack! super informative as always!

[kakashigaiden]

hahaha you change it multiple times, i like the way you test things, consistency is the key.

[murphmurph]

Bananas soaked in dark coffee work great 👍

[theCZarate]

I am about to run lines for a new adu... and your video gave me all the knowledge i need it... ear a subcribe