White plastic capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. What is it for ?

[home.vie...@gmail.com]

I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new.
What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain?
Thanks

[ItsJoanNotJoann]

A picture would be helpful but I'm going to take a wild
guess and say that's a clean out pipe for any clogs.

[hub...@ccanoemail.ca]

On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:02:55 -0700 (PDT), home.vie...@gmail.com
wrote:

It's your house !
You can darn well use that pipe for anything you want to !
Just do it.
John T.

[samso...@excite.com]

It's a nuclear waste disposal pipe for overloads. If the local nuclear
power plant blows up, that nuclear waste has to go somewhere. Your
basement is one of many places where that nuclear waste will go. That
cap will pop off and your basement will fill up with nuclear waste.

Many of your neighbors probably have them too....

[Retired]

Some newer homes are being pre-piped for Radon Pumps. So that the vent
pipes are "hidden", as opposed to run up the exterior of the house, as
in a retrofit.


see https://www.hvacquick.com/howtos/images/radon_install.gif

[passerby]

replying to home.view.system, passerby wrote:
probably a passive radon abatement system

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[DerbyDad03]

On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11:44:05 PM UTC-4, passerby wrote:
> replying to home.view.system, passerby wrote:
> probably a passive radon abatement system
>

The pipe is capped. It's neither active nor passive.

If it is indeed for a radon abatement system, it won't become a radon abatement system
until it is extended up through the roof.

[TimR]

That is the most likely answer, and if correct then no it won't work for a washer/sink drain.

[burfordTjustice]

Well since you asked, you need to call the county and get
a government inspector out to
A. Tell you what it is. He may not tell you as some things the
home owner has no need to know.
B.If you may use it and for what and how much you must
pay the government first.

Such is the life of Girlie men...

[DerbyDad03]

Why do you say that? I'm not arguing, just looking for clarification.

I know of a house with a basement sink drain plumbed into a 4" cast iron clean out. The clean
out cap was replaced with a reducer that accepts a threaded PVC adapter into which the drain
pipe from the sink was inserted. It's not pretty, but it beat breaking up the slab to install
a "proper" drain pipe. It's been working as a drain for over a decade and still allows the clean
out to be snaked if needed by simply removing the reducing fitting.

Why do you feel that the OP's PVC pipe - if it is a clean out - can't be used as a drain?

Obviously he would need to ensure that it is attached to the in-slab pipe such that it drains
in the right direction. What is your reason for the blanket statement that it can't be used?

[Oren]

On Mon, 1 May 2017 17:02:55 -0700 (PDT), home.vie...@gmail.com
wrote:

>I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new.
>What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain?
>Thanks

If the builder is still around there may be a set of blueprints
available. If not check the city/county zoning/permit office. YMMV

[cl...@snyder.on.ca]

Can't be used within code perhaps??

[Thomas]

Dump water down it. Lots. See what happens.

[DerbyDad03]

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5:34:33 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
> Dump water down it. Lots. See what happens.

Would you care to elaborate on that suggestion?

[Thomas]

Are you retarded? Run a hose in it and see if it is clear. Fuck. It is big enough to take a shit in. If it backs up, quit.

[DerbyDad03]

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:58:28 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
> Are you retarded? Run a hose in it and see if it is clear. Fuck. It is big enough to take a shit in. If it backs up, quit.

If it's clear, clear to where?

Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do
you fit that description?

[Oren]

The answer is yes. He started another thread instead of a reply in the
original thread. Morons do that.

[Thomas]

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:17:13 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>
> If it's clear, clear to where?
>
> Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do
> you fit that description?

I do fit that description. Chances are it is not going to run out in his living room from the basement.

[Thomas]

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9:24:29 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
> > The answer is yes. He started another thread instead of a reply in the
> original thread. Morons do that.

No idea what you are saying. The posts look in order from here.

[Uncle Monster]

On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7:02:58 PM UTC-5, home.vie...@gmail.com wrote:

I'm curious, have you ever considered asking the builder? It could be for gerbil storage. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[8~{} Uncle House Monster

[hub...@ccanoemail.ca]

>> I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement.
>>All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new.
>> What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain?
>> Thanks

>
>I'm curious, have you ever considered asking the builder?

> Uncle House Monster


No kidding.
Or even ask a neighbour whose house is same build ..
Google image search for "radon pipe" returns a lot of
photos with large white vent piping ...
John T.

[DerbyDad03]

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:47:04 AM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
> On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8:17:13 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> >
> > If it's clear, clear to where?
> >
> > Only a moron would just keep pouring water down a pipe without know where it goes. Do
> > you fit that description?
>
> I do fit that description.

So you're saying that you're a moron? It's interesting that you admit that.

> Chances are it is not going to run out in his living room from the basement.

OK, so you've eliminated one exit point. Do you think that there might be others?

[burfordTjustice]

On Wed, 3 May 2017 05:00:17 -0700 (PDT)
DerbyDad03 <teama...@eznet.net> wrote:

> you're a moron?


You post like a democrat/liberal attack all who don't
subscribe to your point of view.

[Thomas]

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 8:00:20 AM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> >
> OK, so you've eliminated one exit point. Do you think that there might be others?

I would have no problem pouring water in it to see what happens if it were my house. I'd run a hose in it and look around. If it backed up the drain is no longer a drain. If it came out in the driveway or yard maybe it was planned for a sump. If it did not come out where I could see it and kept flowing freely I would let my washing machine take over. Forever.

[Thomas]

Morons. Just to top it. Demos. Same thing.

[DerbyDad03]

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:35:02 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
> Morons. Just to top it. Demos. Same thing.

Sure is hard to tell who you are talking to/about. Are you familiar with the concept of
including some of the post that you are responding to so we have some context?

Oh wait... I guess not. You already admitted to being a moron, so not knowing how
to post in usenet fits your low level of intelligence.

[Thomas]

Morons. That is plural. Quoting moronic posts et al is a waste of time.
Would anyone put water down the pipe? Too scared to try?

[DerbyDad03]

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 8:08:36 PM UTC-4, Thomas wrote:
> Morons. That is plural.

Talking to yourself?

> Quoting moronic posts et al is a waste of time.

Like I'm doing?

> Would anyone put water down the pipe? Too scared to try?

Not my pipe, but no, I wouldn't put water down a pipe and then wonder where it went.
Only a self-proclaimed moron (you) would.

[Thomas]

On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:10:39 PM UTC-4, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > Not my pipe, but no, I wouldn't put water down a pipe and then wonder where it went.
> Only a self-proclaimed moron (you) would.

What would you do? Stare at it? Bust up the concrete floor?

LOL. Jackass.

[Oren]

On Thu, 4 May 2017 03:45:00 -0700 (PDT), Thomas <cano...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

Jackass,

Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the
purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA.

[Thomas]

On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
> >
> Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the
> purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Pretty close to WB.
I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison.

How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house?
If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain.
How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water?

[Taxed and Spent]

you could use smoke.

[Surelock Homes]

On 05/01/2017 08:02 PM, home.vie...@gmail.com wrote:
> I have a white capped pipe (4.5 inches) in my basement. All other plumbing are black pipes. The house is fairly new.
> What is it for and can i use it for a washer / sink drain?
> Thanks
>

Pull the cap off, stick your nose in the pipe and inhale deeply. Never
met a sewer pipe that didn't smell like shit.

[Oren]

Throw some burring charcoal down the pipe? No wait!

[Oren]

On Thu, 4 May 2017 10:17:06 -0700 (PDT), Thomas <cano...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 12:43:24 PM UTC-4, Oren wrote:
>> >
>> Why would you pit water down a capped pipe when not knowing the
>> purpose of the pipe? You must live in Wilkes Barre, PA.
>
>Pretty close to WB.
>I would hope to see something. It's water, not poison.

Well I got that much figured out.

>
>How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house?

Ask the builder, zoning or permit office. Find or look for blueprints
as I stated far above in this thread. Nobody here has even seen a
photo from the OP fer cripes sake.

>If it fills up it is not a drain. Chances are if it does not fill up or show up anywhere nearby outside is might just be a drain.
>How about the idea of snaking it if you do not like water?

I'd find out the real purpose of the pipe. Maybe that flew over your
head, being from The Wilkes Barre area.

I just hate stupid people. YMMV

[Thomas]

The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv
Hanover township btw.

I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv.

[Oren]

On Thu, 4 May 2017 14:17:05 -0700 (PDT), Thomas <cano...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>The pipe is a terrorist plot. Ymmv
>Hanover township btw.
>
>I have yet to see O's good suggestion other than name calling. Again, ymmv.

You admitted to being a moron. Signed one post as Jackass. Now you
can't see what I suggested. On the other hand, you would just flood
the pipe with water. If you think I called you names, just wait.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxGgnI6kCrs>

Bottom line is you can't identify the capped pipe, never saw a photo;
but only suggested to fill it with water.

What A Maroon!

[DerbyDad03]

You (and Bugs) are being too kind.

[Uncle Monster]

I'm curious as to why this thread is still active. The pipe is definitely a gerbil storage unit. ヽ(•‿•)ノ

[8~{} Uncle Certain Monster

[DerbyDad03]

Why would Tommy Boy want to drown the cute little gerbils?

Cousin Just-The-Thought-Makes-Me-Sad Monster

[Ed Pawlowski]

Maybe is it in case they want to pull wires from the 1200 volt
transformer on the other end? Still ok with the water?

[DerbyDad03]

What would snaking it prove? It might prove that it is open, but the
question still remains: Open to where?

Just because it's "open" or "clear" or it drains water doesn't mean it was
designed to be a waste pipe for a sink or washing machine.

Give up. Your suggestions suck. Stop leading the OP down the wrong path.

[hrho...@att.net]

The OP did not say if the pipe went into the wall or the floor, whether the cap seemed to be designed to be removed or was it cemented onto the pipe, etc. If he/she wants an intelligent answer, a photo or two would be VERY helpful.

[Jack Legg Construction, Inc]

On 05/04/2017 01:17 PM, Thomas wrote:
> How many reasons are there to put in a pipe while building a house?

I have an 8" long section of 4" diameter PVC pipe that penetrates the
basement's block wall. It has a threaded cap on both ends.

Unscrew the caps and I have a great way get temporary water, compressed
air, shopvac hose or generator power thru the wall.

[Diesel]

Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> news:zSQOA.55531$uG1....@fx08.iad Fri,

heh. If that's the case, I hope it's not enriched with minerals. Or
salt.


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Please be patient. I will get to you shortly.

[Oren]

“He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” Foghorn Leghorn

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[DerbyDad03]

Foghorn Leghorn has been a favorite of mine since I was a little kid.

I used to have meet regularly with a vendor who looked like a human
version of Foghorn J. Leghorn. It was really hard to keep a straight
face sometimes. Whenever we'd disagree, I had to stop myself from saying:

"You’re way off, I say you’re way off this time son!"

[Thomas]

You remind me of a correction officer who needs the last say after a big dick in the mouth was not enough. Stop.

[DerbyDad03]

Are you still here? I was hoping you had left. Damn.

[Thomas]

Just learned how to post. Sorry.