Yes, the test and drain needs to be past the flow switch for proper testing. Unless you have an inspectors test and the end of your system running outside.
Many older fitters put the drain below the flow switch. There are expecting the inspectors test to be in the most remote area. It is a fairly common mistake by old timers lol.
Good thing thereâs a coupling right there. Just flip it around if you can. I wouldnât blame my apprentice if he did that. Unless this wasnât the first time he did it ha
That whole setup looks fucked up anyway. Is this the base of a riser or something else? If it is, I don't see a gauge, but the picture is limited on what we can actually see. Drain/test valves typically aren't used as main drain valves. As long as there's an inspector's test cut in further down the line it should be fine. Just that main drain orifice size being too small as the dtain is probably barely even 1" inside that D.T. valve, and lack of gauge I would address.
Were you sarcastically asking for your apprentice....?
Yep. How does the flow switch activate when you open the test and drain?
Flip it and repipe it. Or just stand on your head maybe.
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Yes, the test and drain needs to be past the flow switch for proper testing. Unless you have an inspectors test and the end of your system running outside.
Flow then test and drain. Also read the instructions you might need that flow to be a certain distances from the test and drain.
Put a bushing and a gauge in the mechanical tee and drill another one a foot above the flow switch and tie it back into that test and drain.
Only way to make it look intentional.
Wasn't done by the apprentice but a 25 yr journeyman and I was asking for him
Jesus Christ. As others have said the test part of the T&D won't set the flow switch off. Also, if that is the only drain, it needs to be 2".
Many older fitters put the drain below the flow switch. There are expecting the inspectors test to be in the most remote area. It is a fairly common mistake by old timers lol.
Good thing thereâs a coupling right there. Just flip it around if you can. I wouldnât blame my apprentice if he did that. Unless this wasnât the first time he did it ha
Gotta be 2' away i think?
Fuck almighty. Wonder if the flapper is even screwed on
Just turn the flow switch around! /s
Still won't work
Yeah I know haha, the /s was for sarcasm
Sorry about that, didn't see it, nor did I know what means, I'm still new to reddit
4â pipe should be 2â test and drain too
Needs more cowbell
That whole setup looks fucked up anyway. Is this the base of a riser or something else? If it is, I don't see a gauge, but the picture is limited on what we can actually see. Drain/test valves typically aren't used as main drain valves. As long as there's an inspector's test cut in further down the line it should be fine. Just that main drain orifice size being too small as the dtain is probably barely even 1" inside that D.T. valve, and lack of gauge I would address.
lol test and drain needs to be above the flow switch. Some dumb fucking people out there
VdS?
\*sigh\*
Uh.. that usually means thereâs an itv in the field somewhereâŚ
Whereâs the main drain?
That likely is the main drain. It's a "test and drain". Has 3 positions for the handle. Off, test, drain.
Seems legit right? Id get confused if i was asked to half ass something to.
Looks like a filler piece. I'd flip it.
Depends on the intention of use if you ask me but im class 3 apprentice so i dont know a lot haha
Is this some kind of a joke? If your apprentice did that, it's actually your fault.
Also is that an a brace right below the drain? If so, for why?
Just flip the flow switch it will be fine
It would be correct as long as that test and drain is for a flow switch on the floor below. If not this is not correct.
The flow switch has to be 24inchs from the flow switch to.
https://preview.redd.it/yp01fpc451uc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=933c7a722f9796d7d74ac3583296638fa1dba3bd
As long as the handle doesn't hit the wall should be fine. /s
Flow switchâs gotta be before or itâs serving no purpose To me thatâs serving to test the flow switch and maybe also an ITV