How To Vent Plumbing Pipe - Toilet, Bathroom Sink, and more!

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In this video, I show you how to vent plumbing pipe. I will show how to vent a toilet, how to vent a bathroom sink, and how to vent plumbing without going through the roof using an air admittance valve, also known as a Studor vent. I will be venting a utility sink in a garage as well. The outdoor kitchen sink drain will require me to use a air admittance valve to vent properly. #plumbing #diy
UPDATE: Regarding the height of the horizontal vent pipe from the bathroom sink shown at 10:35, it has been brought to my attention that it's currently too low. According to plumbing standards, it should be positioned at 42 inches off the floor or 6 inches above the flood rim of the sink. In my practice, I prefer connecting these vents in the attic, which is considered the optimal choice. I'm committed to providing the most informative content, and I appreciate your feedback. I'll make sure to address issues like this promptly in the future. Apologies for any confusion, and thank you for watching!
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
Bathroom Sink Vent 02:45
Toilet Sink Vent 10:40
Utility Sink Vent 17:17
Outdoor Kitchen Sink Vent 19:30
Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

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@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Regarding the height of the horizontal vent pipe from the bathroom sink shown at 10:35, it has been brought to my attention that it's currently too low. According to plumbing standards, it should be positioned at 42 inches off the floor or 6 inches above the flood rim of the sink. In my practice, I prefer connecting these vents in the attic, which is considered the optimal choice. I'm committed to providing the most informative content, and I appreciate your feedback. I'll make sure to address issues like this promptly in the future. Apologies for any confusion, and thank you for watching!

@manuelbolis1527 9 ай бұрын

Nice

@larrytheplumber9851 9 ай бұрын

😂

@Jfonsecallc 8 ай бұрын

Just watched your video and was going to comment exactly that vertical was too low … at least you know now

@caitlin9729 6 ай бұрын

Larry the plumber was watching plumbing videos which means he probably sucks at plumbing. But Larry doesn't know how to do tile carpentry electrical or anything but plumbing so whose laughing other than Larry's limited wallet

@larrytheplumber9851 6 ай бұрын

@@caitlin9729 🤣

@stevepurcell7266 Ай бұрын

All of the videos from this guy are very informative. This guy does a great job explaining each step. He even explains that codes in your area should be followed.

@NickFunderburk 8 ай бұрын

Great video! You mentioned being careful not to use too much pressure when applying the glue, and I just wanted to note a trick that I've learned is to pinch the applicator rod instead of holding the lid during the application. That way you're not putting stress on the connection where the rod attaches to the lid and you're able to make it through an entire bottle of glue without the applicator breaking off! Thanks for you videos, always helpful!

@iiRR3lephanttt 3 ай бұрын

This diagram @25 mins is the reason I subscribed. Very good stuff dude- I needed this!

@knowleskarateacademy3347 3 ай бұрын

Good stuff. Thank you. My wife and I are renovating our master bath and this video is helping us believe we can do it!

@Dogatemyhomework927 7 ай бұрын

Glad you caught the vent pipe issue

@TheExcellentLaborer 7 ай бұрын

I try my best! Thanks for watching!

@roythurston7799 8 ай бұрын

Really good information dude. I’m amazed at how much information you gave me in 28 minutes. I will use it all tomorrow.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@dennisnolan2544 3 ай бұрын

If you use this guy’s info you’ll be doing it wrong

@triplecranks 9 ай бұрын

With that being said…and as you can see……excellent video!!😄

@petersunhome7847 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for making such helpful and informative video and shared your knowledge.

@joseph-ine452 19 күн бұрын

True pleya with good instructions. Nice !!!

@erhantimur 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that!

@Avengedsevenfoldrocks 10 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaboreryou should always wear safety glasses

@eltonnoway7864 7 ай бұрын

Take a drink every time he says.... "As you can see" 😄

@ecurbow 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks for sharing.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@howardmullings7047 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful information

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Howard!

@jeanfrancois7470 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your good Explanation

@TheExcellentLaborer 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@ayubbuildingconsultants 10 ай бұрын

Great and detailed video as always Josh ! (Waiting for Kitchen Countertop Installation video :) )

@sadanandgond7542 10 ай бұрын

Very good work 👍👍👍👍👍

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@pedropereira8924 23 күн бұрын

Thanks very good information!

@elpaisadesanluis4874 10 ай бұрын

Good man

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@philwell76 3 ай бұрын

Cleanest hands on jobsite😂 beautiful

@corconstruction 2 ай бұрын

Good work

@bobrub 10 ай бұрын

Your lav horizontal vent is too low. It should rise vertically (or using 45 degree elbows) at least 6" above the highest flood level rim in the system (usually @ 42"- or 6" above kitchen sink level) before offsetting horizontally to tie into the 3" vent stack by all plumbing codes I have seen. Ask you AHJ or plumbing inspector.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your feedback to improve this video. See my pinned comment.

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

That caught my attention also.

@HarriettArnold-ft6in 2 ай бұрын

I noticed the same thing. The reason for vent explanation is wrong also. Two reasons needed. System is sealed through septic or sewer. Gases expand and would creep into house even back through p traps. The next reason for vent is developing a siphon effect as water drains through p trap and without vent, it would leave an air gap in p trap and allow gas migration.

@Ticonderoga12 22 күн бұрын

Yea i made that mistake of leaving the vent too low with a studor vent and i had a backup and it was pissing out the studor vent.

@josemena7644 3 ай бұрын

Thank You 🙏🏼

@TheExcellentLaborer 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@josiahtubo 8 ай бұрын

¡This Dude! Thumbs up 👍🏼

@TheExcellentLaborer 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@davidgevawer8920 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot I really appreciate you

@TheExcellentLaborer 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome, David! I’m glad you like the video!

@GabrielOliveiraeng 5 ай бұрын

Eu acho muito interessante as instalações sanitárias e elétricas dos EUA, os materiais são de qualidade excelente.

@notahotshot 10 ай бұрын

Nice video showing us how you plumbed in this job. Now I'm off to look for a video that actually shows how to design a plumbing vent system.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, every house is going to be a little different. I appreciate you watching!

@gvein6572 10 ай бұрын

Am I wrong in thinking that he just wet vented from the sink and up the wall and over to vent through the roof?

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

Also, you are allowed to neck the dry vent portion of your vent down to 2" from a three inch dwv once you are passed the toilet drain, and it makes it easier and saves a few dollars

@T.E.P.. 10 ай бұрын

Hey hey Josh! Thanks again for all the vids ... hope you and the fam have had a perfect 2023 Summer!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome! I hope your summer has been a blast as well. It’s been a busy one for me as you see. Fall is right around the corner. Take care!

@SophiaAphrodite 12 күн бұрын

Remember to check local code for the vent valves. Some states they are not allowed.

@met8886 6 ай бұрын

I was just wondering why you didn’t use a street 90 on the sink so the pipe wasn’t crooked and you would have been closer to your center mark you needed ?

@logankington305 24 күн бұрын

Yep way easier

@jeffhuntsman9367 7 ай бұрын

DIY Plumber.. or learned that working in a factory.... Good enough for your house... Cause I can't see it from mine..🤙

@Patty-qh3lm 10 ай бұрын

Doesn't the sink horizontal vent pipe have to be like 6+ inces above the sink edge?

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I addressed this in the comments. Thanks again!

@sketch119 9 ай бұрын

For the two story house plumbing example, when you tie in the first floor vent pipe with the second floor vent pipe, is it continuous? Or do you have to start again on second floor and go up 42" for the second vent and connect the first floor vent to the second floor vent pipe? Also, if the toilets are 1 foot away from the 3 inch stacks, would you need to put a vent for both of the toilets?

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

All fixtures should have a dry vent within 5'

@andrey162000 9 ай бұрын

That’s the trap arm not a wet vent, the portion below san tee heading to 3” is wet vent. Your sink is wet venting the shower. If the sink was wet vented, then there would be water draining from above it, that’s like modified stack venting or multi story wet venting

@curtismays2959 3 ай бұрын

Thank

@carlosmelendez1864 7 ай бұрын

Hey man great informative video! So a question for you, when doing plumbing in a basement, does connecting to any stack automatically counts as proper venting? Since everything above should be vented and at some point leads to the roof? Thanks for the content!

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

I'd say run your vents into the attic and tie them together somewhere up there into the vent stack

@randypaul5427 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Are you in a colder climate? I noticed your using 3-inch pipe for the venting. Just curious.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! We do definitely have a cold season here. The 3 inch pipe is definitely plenty for just a half bath. I could have got away with a smaller pipe, but I like to use a 3 inch pipe if I can for plenty of vent. I hope that helps!

@randypaul5427 10 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborerthanks Josh! I really appreciate it.

@davidmarquardt9034 9 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Here in Wisconsin, 4 inch is required for the soil stack and out to the street. 3 inch is rarely used, everything else 1 1/2 or 2 inch into 4 inch. Also the vent is expanded at the roof line so that in winter if frost or ice builds up, you still maintain a 4 inch unrestricted vent opening.

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

@@davidmarquardt9034interesting.

@Faruk651 10 ай бұрын

That sink vent is a major violation at 10:35. How does it pass inspection? This is not allowed anywhere in North America including Canada.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your feedback. I did pin a comment about this. It is also in the description of the video. Sorry for the confusion!

@Faruk651 10 ай бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer I love your channel and work. Thanks for admitting the mistake and letting people know. We all make mistakes. People watch these videos to tackle their DIY projects. Some are too lazy to do research and will watch one video and think they know it all :)

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

@@Faruk651 I appreciate that! Yes, my goal is to make the most helpful DIY videos I can. I am as human as the next person and all we can do is our best. Take care!

@Born2be76 8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@robthompsonfarm3902 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video as usual... I'm doing a small polebarn to house... Your videos have helped me a lot!!! Thankyou.

@TheExcellentLaborer 10 ай бұрын

So cool! I’m glad I could help. Good luck with your project !

@number1pappy Ай бұрын

Question... Do you have a video on how to install drains and vent pipes under a crawl space. especially how to vent the toilet drain in a bathroom on a crawl space instead of a concrete slab. Thanks 😊

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

Also, you could have run the AAV under the sink off of the drain line with a horizontal saniT and saved a wall penetration.

@RankSevenYasuo 2 ай бұрын

Watch how you tie in your vents, needs to rise and connect at least 6" above flood rim of the highest fixture on the branch. How you did that sink should fail pretty much any inspection i would imagine. You'd never know if something clogged, pressure would build up and before showing at the fixture its just going to dump down your vent.

@JamesWallaceBigPOTUSA 5 ай бұрын

I love the music to glue by.

@pipesbikes7532 6 ай бұрын

failed inspection on vent also lavatories have to be 15 inches off wall and 30 inches from center of other fixtures

@randydueck6870 4 ай бұрын

Why are 3" pipes ever used for vents? Wouldnt it be cheaper to use 2" or even 1 1/2"? Also that would be less weakening of studs when cutting through. Always wondered.

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

Depends on your dfu's. Oversizing your vent stacks is allowed in my state

@logankington305 24 күн бұрын

So I believe international code requires slope even for air venting lines in order for condensation and rainwater to drain through the venting system. One inch per foot of drop. Thoughts?

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

Venting does allow water to drain properly, but in doing so it provides for several things. three main purpose of venting is to keep the draining water from siphoning water out of the fixture trap, which would then allow sewer gas to enter the building. It also allows for equalization of air pressures inside n outside the house to prevent traps from draining or burping, and it allows sewer gas a place to vent safely.

@Mr1649wayne 2 ай бұрын

Your vent connection is way below the flood level rim of the fixture is serving, creating a bypass in the event of a clogged waste pipe below your ty connection

@Santamonicadrainco 10 ай бұрын

Send it Andy, stock up on some street fittings and do it right :) love the channel, sometimes best to bring on a pro.

@rorycompton8138 2 ай бұрын

When you punch holes through your house wrap at 21:16 , do you use seam tape or just caulk to seal them up?

@sunman4291 5 ай бұрын

You could have wet vent that lavatory Darin into the 3 toilet vent.

@babyboinews6896 8 ай бұрын

@the excellent labor how do you pull permits if your not licensed and how do you find out what rhe plumbing codes are in your city etc

@JillofAllTrades2 3 ай бұрын

As an owner you can pull permits. Codes are usually legislated at the state level and are available on the websites of the relevant state government agencies. The state codes almost always conform to UCC but each state can be at least one edition behind, if not more: It takes awhile for some states to update their building codes.

@nelsonbrum8496 4 ай бұрын

A street elbow would have saved you some headache and space on the sink drain. Also, good luck snaking any clogs in that branch...

@busterhikney6936 2 ай бұрын

@25:52 this guy is Lex Luther!

@mmaldona99 3 ай бұрын

Question: about two years ago we moved to a new house with an unfinished basement with two bedrooms and one kitchen stubbed for the future. We are now starting finishing the basement, and we just realized that we have no negative pressure vent pipes at all! Any ideas?

@mariamwaseemi1213 8 ай бұрын

Question: anyone knows where i can buy PLUMBING CODE BOOK?? Thanks

@luisgutierrez9680 4 ай бұрын

Can we tie up the 1 1/2 vents in to 3”vent.? Please answer.

@TheExcellentLaborer 4 ай бұрын

Always check your local building codes, but in my area I am building in we can do that. I hope that helps!

@diyeric4114 5 ай бұрын

Hi, i have bathroom upstairs there is 1 vented pipe , which vents through the roof , so all good , my question is if i fit a underground junction with pipe going to the above pipe for a cloakroom w.c downstairs do i need to worry about venting or will the vented pipe already there be okay

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

If you have a 4" stack going through the roof then you should be good

@chazmcknight6708 4 ай бұрын

My question is I only want one hole in my metal roof. Can I connect 2 or 3 vents in the attic horizontally using 90s to travel to one another??so they can go out one hole. Or can I only use 45deg fittings going up and out??

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

You can use regular 90's on vent pipes.

@LillieGorrell-dr1lt 4 ай бұрын

The fan vent on my roof was blocked off with the metal roofing, the fan did not work anymore, now the celotex feels moist and saggy! Do I need to have the vent pipe installed and who could do that? Help! Thank You

@chrisschmitz1926 7 ай бұрын

Why would you not put a 45 or 90 on the roof vent so it doesn’t get clogged with snow or ice or does it matter

@steezyg1665 8 ай бұрын

Hey man take some pride in your work !

@flyingcountryboy 4 ай бұрын

Street 90 would have worked sweet on the lavey sink drain. Js

@DGeneraladventure 9 ай бұрын

Can I get some of the plumbing work.. only issue I’m in Jamaica

@freddelia9063 9 ай бұрын

Do u have to use a 3" vent pipe? I thought the commen vent pipe size was 2" ?

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

Depends on your dfu's

@daktusdurggery5505 23 күн бұрын

My toilet doesn’t seem to have a separate vent coming out of the concrete slab? I’m confused

@feildmaster 5 ай бұрын

The studor vent needs to be 6 inches above the top of your sink when it's the only vent in the stack

@donaldblank8873 Ай бұрын

Vent cannot change directions less than 6 inches above the flood rim of the highest fixture.

@meloyky45 7 ай бұрын

We r having water backing up in tub from toilet how to vent this problem would be helpful

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a drainage problem more than venting. I would snake the lines first before dealing with the venting

@andrewmiller4718 10 ай бұрын

Lavatory vent is not 6” above flood level rim.

@manuelbolis1527 10 ай бұрын

By upc you can't connect two vents under de flood level rim and also if you want to use 90° the way you did you need to use those 6 " above the flood level rim, 45° are ok but no 90° . With all my respect

@andrewmiller4718 10 ай бұрын

@@manuelbolis1527 correct. If the lavatory drain ever backed up you would never know because it would began draining through the vent and over to the stack.

@Patty-qh3lm 10 ай бұрын

Doesn't the horizontal vent have to be above the flood level of the sink by like 6+ inches?

@erinsquirkychannel501 9 ай бұрын

What's the flood level u all are talkin about and drawing over to the vent and over to the stack

@manuelbolis1527 9 ай бұрын

@erinsquirkychannel501 in this particular video talking about vanity sink, the flood level rim is the top of the sink

@lanearquette7537 3 ай бұрын

💙👍🏿

@iamxsapper345 3 ай бұрын

A video on venting with no information provided on how far vents can be from drain lines. Good video but but missing helpful insight on certain parts like maximum distance a vent can be from a drain.

@louish.9414 6 ай бұрын

Husky has new tool to cut pvc clean cut no need for debur

@contrarianthinker 8 ай бұрын

At 14:33 are you sloping down or up

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

He should be venting up. He put the block at a height where the pipe will be pitched sitting on top of it

@beachbrettf 6 ай бұрын

As you can see

@brianchandler8727 7 ай бұрын

If you can’t go out the roof, can you out the side wall

@semosancus5506 7 ай бұрын

When I built my house about 15 years ago, sidewall vent was not allowed. I only have one roof penetration and that is my plumbing stack. Couldn't come up with a way to eliminate it. At least I tied all vents together in the attic and have one penetration instead of these apartment complexes that have like 20 penetrations.

@davek6461 5 ай бұрын

There are also codes as to how high vent must be above roof n how far from dormer windows

@Deanna-kk1rz 9 ай бұрын

All Stores Please Lower the Price of all Military & Local for all Brands of Plumbing Products & Accessories & Production Cost Now That's too much $$ The Whole World Now 🙏🙏🙏

@user-ic5bh4gp2i 6 ай бұрын

Why do you put the vent pipe through the roof?

@retardwrestler1587 2 ай бұрын

So rain can flush out the system

@stevenfoust3782 8 ай бұрын

Mistake right away. Vents have to be above the flood plan of the sink

@lanniedulin1075 Ай бұрын

90 on the vent made it go horizontal below the flood rim. That's a no go you failed inspection.

@donaldblank8873 Ай бұрын

The other problem is you need to understand why this is a rule.

@johnpeters9903 6 ай бұрын

At 10:37 the vent from the lav sink is too low, can't go horizontal until it extends 6" above the flood rim of the fixture. Sad that a video on venting would have such a blatent violation of code.

@wall3916 6 ай бұрын

Dry fitting is a bad idea just trust your math and go for it

@MoonbeamAcres 3 ай бұрын

I noticed the 3" vent going out the roof, but was wondering do you have some type of vent cover that would prevent rain and bugs from entering the pipe? And why can't we save your videos for later reference? I am able to save everyone else's, and I have a file that is public for people to use as reference depending upon the topic, but there's no button available to save yours.

@user-ec2on2hg9n Ай бұрын

Your lab. horizontal vent is to low

@FlipNasty1 6 ай бұрын

San tee... or sanitary tee... dude idk what to say about your methods or the products you use Also you dont "hold the coupling or fitting for a good bond".. the fitting will start to back itself out

@user-xt7qc9yy4j 5 ай бұрын

If you know what you're doing, why are you watching this..

@ellahull248 27 күн бұрын

One too many "that being said"s and I'm out.

@3seantracy 5 ай бұрын

Be a man huff the glue and primer

@glennmanchester5696 9 ай бұрын

Thats exactly what i was going to say 6 inches above the. Flood rim level. So that was all a waste of time and fittings

@MrTay675 6 ай бұрын

Plumbing/electrical/HVAC should not be "diy"

@shonhurt4520 3 ай бұрын

Worst thing about it are the sheer number of people who watched this plumbing fail and think they actually got helpful knowledge.

@usmarshall336 2 ай бұрын

Permits that's another conversation, even though you get it inspected, it may not be even right.. and because you have a permit/ inspection does not protect you as an investor!!. That is a false narrative..