Restoring A $7,000 Mansion: Building The Basement Plumbing

My mansion needs a new basement. Today I am attempting to build the plumbing in the basement. I shovel a lot of rock and dirt, set floor drains, pour concrete, calculate slope for sewage pipes, build a french drain, install a sump pump drain line, survive a thunderstorm, and learn a lot along the way.
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[@bruceadler-9410]

Cole, I've got bad news for you. You have to add a vent line to the floor drain at +14:00 . The 2-inch drain line going back to the drain for the boiler is too long for it to serve as a wet vent for the floor drain. And the main stack is too far away and on a different branch. You've got a similar problem with the second floor drain. For the first floor drain, I suggest you insert a 4x2 wye (tilted on it's side) just past the floor drain. Then run the 1.5-inch vent line back towards the wall where the boiler drain is going to be and run the vent up that wall and tie it together with the vent for the boiler p-trap and drain line. NOTE: A wye used to connect a vent to a drain line can NOT be laid flat, it must be tilted. Dry vent lines do not have to be sloped, they just can't enter the drain line horizontally, the wye must be tilted upward. The minimum pipe size for a dry vent is 1.5-inch, that might be small enough to keep most of it below the bottom of the slab.

[@benhur520]

Shhh... you're spoiling the move in surprises... flush the toilet and plugs the shower, take a shower and you can hear gurgling in the kitchen sink.

[@icesneak1]

@@benhur520 not to mention all that sewer gas build up in basement 😂 😂

[@277kne]

Does he need a permit and an inspection?

[@bruceadler-9410]

@@277kne That depends on how his local inspectors treat rural or farm properties. Many such locations don't require any permits or inspections for rural or farm properties. Regardless, he should hire a master plumber to check over their work before he buries all of it.

[@277kne]

@@bruceadler-9410 Thank you for explaining. He did mention he has a plumber friend that was going to look it over. Hopefully Cole will talk about it in another video.

[@albertorozco5981]

Roman is a very intelligent and one hard working individual. My respect to you Roman.

[@MihailBFC]

he's a legend!

[@rickdekard218]

Coal is using and abusing that poor man,he is kind of a dick .

[@Wheel_Horse]

@@rickdekard218 Roman is on the payroll. I'm sure that he and Justin are being paid for their hard work. Seriously? You call him a dick?

[@rickdekard218]

@@Wheel_Horse yes I do ,iam a contractor and at this pace Cole will be done in 2027 ,he has a family that needs a house and he is to cheap to hire professionals to get the job done in timely fashion and Roman and Justin have lives and jobs besides Cole’s house dummy and Cole has a farm he has to work on and iam sure his parents will want their home back at some point .

[@davidanderson1074]

U don’t understand farm families!

[@mostlyinterested1016]

I love how you give Roman credit for his work, his ideas and his ethic.

[@bobbyfisher6343]

I said it before and I’ll say it again, Roman is a Beast

[@RogerWakefield]

This is awesome...glad I could teach you about proper fall...Good luck on your restoration journey

[@rudrakshdilliwal1804]

OMG !!! .... The man , the myth , the legend himself commented on this video ..... I'm a Big fan Mr.Roger

[@denault3985]

All those tasks to do, makes my head spin... It seems Roman is a miracle man...plumbing, building, designing and of course Arm Wrestling Champion.

[@scottmeredith8409]

Roman has a great personality, and a sense of humor.

[@elizabethdue4801]

I hope you need to have the plumbimg inspected just so your family is safe. Your family is amazing and I want to keep it that way.

[@leslied7572]

You need to install a back flow preventer valve to prevent water from outside your house flowing into your basement

[@bruceadler-9410]

Too soon for that. The blowback preventer would probably be in the basement of the new addition he plans to build because that's where the drain will exit the house and connect to the septic system, and the new addition will have additional connections to the drain.

[@paulshank6841]

Hey I'm a plumber in New York City. Quarter inch is for storm systems that don't move solids eighth of an inch is for sanitary that moves fecal matter. If the pitch is too great The fecal matter will sit in the pipe 1/8 of an inch allows water and fecal material to move at the same rate

[@JoeZelensky]

I just learned something new by your comment. That makes sense. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@willr69420]

​@@JoeZelenskyI didn't know this either.I think this is good information.

[@timfuscaldo3024]

Was that a one day course in plumber school !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@judytruesdell6816]

Thanks for helping Cole, he can use all the knowledge he can get

[@cleasonleasure4832]

Need to pay professionals to at least rough the house. Union electrician from Rochester ny. Had my own shop didn’t like breaking up the job. Hate residential. Wire at least 100 house in my 50 years, money is money!

[@Conn653]

I agree with several commenters - Don't mix flood water drains with sewer drains! Also, where are you placing the drain vents? Where are you placing fresh water lines?

[@brandensholty38]

Need to add vents for any fixture. Floor drains and WC. Also I would get an actual plumbing inspection by local authority.

[@jasonmccombs8123]

The drains all run vertically up,through the walls. No vents are needed for the floor plumbing. They come later.

[@corytheriault2365]

@@brandensholty38 there are alot of places where plumbing requires zero inspection

[@brandensholty38]

@@jasonmccombs8123 can I see where it says that in your code book? In my area that under slab plumbing would fail inspection.

[@jasonbuis2393]

In illinois the toilets and sink are good, but all the floor drains require a vent

[@beccimathews2677]

Who works harder than Roman? Absolutely no one! Love that guy!

[@ronstewart4545]

When you’re all done, take pictures, print pictures and keep in binder in case you need to dig up.

[@JoJo-op5xy]

Great idea

[@deanbrunner261]

Everything is being recorded

[@3rdoldhen]

And with plumbing by Google, he will be needing to dig parts of it up! Unless Roman can sort it out & the inspector checks it!

[@mmurphy2317]

To take pictures when all done...means everthing needing location documentation will already be buried...no?....

[@GAF19577]

My Question: If Bricklayers can lay Bricks why can't Plumbers lay Plumbs? 😮

[@brianschein2320]

I re did all the plumbing in my house including everything underground just like you are doing. I studied the code book as well as alot of internet research. Some issues i notice you are missing a lot of venting remember air after water. All those floor drains need trap primers since the are tied into the sewer/septic to prevent gases when the traps dry out. Also you really need a back water valve.

[@paulnelson9907]

It's a brave start! I would have started up stairs and make all the home runs and brought it all to the basement. Also on your drains for the boiler drains install a P trap to prevent sewer smells. Where are your vent pipes? Floor drains connected to sewage system not good. Problem is you need to keep water in P trap drains other wise sewage smells will vent into house. Please don't pour concrete until you fix these problems.

[@Oscar-Sh]

Those floor drains have a p trap in them.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Excellent point Paul . Coles plumber friend that’s coming to check Everything will catch this for sure .

[@diegojines-us9pc]

and floor drains, no traps. just someplace to run out when the system backs up.

[@benhur520]

@@Robsav-yx6vi How do we know that Cole's friend is any smarter than Cole about plumbing? He said the guy was a plumber, or helped a plumber... unless he's licensed he's just gluing PVC.

[@pamelairvin3164]

Most of the comments are focusing on professional inspection, venting, and proper drainage...and I'm sure you're grateful for all of them. That said, we all need to remember these videos are not posted in real time. To that end: 1) I do hope your neighbor directed you well and corrections were made accordingly. 2) Please assure us that the end of the pipe closest to the addition opening was temporarily capped to prevent inadvertent clogging. 3) Don't throw away the scraps of pipe, but create a fun maze or other manipulative activity the boys can use with sand, water, rocks, little cars, etc. Blessings!!!!!

[@davedavis662]

We used to get snakes in the basement, they came up through our floor drains that exited a few hundred yards to a creek bed. Like others mentioned to daylight the sump line out separately not to your septic.

[@AndreatheDoria]

A huge suggestion Cole, and to Roman for the future. From experience in elder caregiving, dealing with kids, and pets. I can’t highly recommend enough to put a center of the room drain in all your bathrooms for kid’s scuba and water sports in the tub, clogging drains and water everywhere. I suggest it cause a cousin’s child plugged the second floor bathroom sink and by the time they found what the child did it was soaked through to the basement! It was a nightmare. I did one in a bathroom addition and it’s a joy for cleaning, tending to a sick elder the entire room is a wet room and wheelchair accessible so in mid winter you can wash a wheelchair with out leaving the house, or just hose the whole room down for cleaning! The same for a kitchen no need for a bucket with a hidden drain in the floor water goes down the drain! Believe me Nave with absolutely adore you for it.

[@K0GKU]

When the house nears completion, I'd love to see an episode of "Getting to Know Roman." I'm curious what his education and training background looks like. There's nothing he can't do and he can do it all faster than anyone else. He's an amazing asset to the farm and the house!

[@DrMJJr]

Roman has an undergraduate education in engineering if memory serves me correctly.

[@stevehaken]

Please have a licensed plumber show you where you need to add vents. ALL devices need to be vented or they will not drain properly. Assuming a single 4" wet vent will do it is pure folly. You need vents!

[@norm-nas]

Yes, I did not see any vents. Thanks for bringing that up.

[@billtroxell1166]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@bartramdilks26]

the main lines going up will be the vent lines.

[@jeffmeans894]

That’s what I was wondering about. Where’s the vent stacks. Also, the floor drains would be good to drain downhill to a ditch or whatever.

[@thomasgirty6397]

that much house, on septic ,i see about 3. you want good air flow to get that water out.

[@Lisa-xy4nm]

I'm hoping there's some way you can test the flow before you pour down concrete. Roman deserves a raise That young man works hard and and it's good at it.❤

[@tinalafever1756]

It would be great if more people worked like Roman. He bust butt to get things done. You got a great friend there.

[@brittneekey3867]

I want to say thank you for your videos my son loves watching you he is 1 years old and he will immediately stop crying just to watch you but your videos are especially helping right now as he recovers from surgery on he had his cleft palate repaired ❤

[@kirstanshephard8393]

Do not forget plumbing vents. So your house doesn't smell! ❤

[@xephael3485]

plumbing vents are not to prevent smell. they'll to allow pressure equalization as water won't flow if it's pulling a vacuum. P-traps are to prevent sewer gas and he didn't install them in quite a few places he should have.

[@jackmill4235]

@@xephael3485 Yeah that is right

[@k1sfd1974]

@@xephael3485so what you’re really saying is, you need a vent so the plumbing doesn’t suck? 😮😂

[@xephael3485]

@@k1sfd1974 yeah it would suck the water out of the p-traps, etc... and wouldn't flow as well when it has open venting

[@williamhamill813]

The floor drain fittings he got have the water hook up that add water when needed. If it is installed properly.

[@JeffreyCollyer-b9o]

Just some suggestions, comments about venting are correct, have your plumber friend tell you where to add them and if you ever have to use a locator for whatever reason they make a little device called a sonde that you can run thru your piping to precisely locate where it is without having run a wire along the top of the pipes. Just in case you put any kind of wire mesh or rebar in your floor pad so it doesn''t interfere with or confuse the locater. Other than that you and Roman and Justin are doing a great job! Keep up the good work! My name is Jeff from Maryland, and I have been following you since you first started incredible journey on you tube! You have really come along way!

[@scotteddy1468]

Sure is a wonderful thing having a Roman in your toolbox. He seems to be doing marvelous. Great Job Roman

[@shelleyzaragoza2195]

Roman has a lot of tricks underneath his shelves to make the job easier. His gym is working on the house with a smile o his face.

[@dalegereaux1863]

After watching you work on your house and the farm all these years I didn't think there would ever be someone who worked as hard as you do. Roman is that guy ! 👍

[@frostydog6415]

Cole you should double check on your plumbing. I don't think you can connect your basement drains to your blackwater pipes. If you have a backup on your sewage line it will backup in your basement

[@theboz1419]

That's what I'm thinking also, he should have paid to have this done professionally. It's going to bite him hard in the future if his 4 inch pipe decides to plug up and that will then have to go somewhere

[@JulieAlbert213]

😳😬

[@person12307]

100% legal where im at

[@crosisofborg5524]

Backflow preventers stop that but still…. It’s too much water going into the septic tank. It could allow solids to get into the leach field lines.

[@ryanwright4686]

Too much water for septic??? Do you guys think he is going to fill up his basement as a pool every day? There will hardly be any water in those floor drains ever. His goal is to keep a dry basement lol. Also his drywell line is going to the creek. Also his floor drains have traps. As long as there is water in the traps he is fine. Not sure where all of you guys live with this sewage backing up into your basement but im sure he will be fine. Uggg

[@haroldchoate7497]

I think this is the best one yet. I admire your courage for tackling such an important and significant part of your renovation yourself. I wish you the best and look forward to the comments your plumber makes.

[@tetedur377]

They already make locator tape for exactly the purpose you're talking about. Typically, they lay it in trenches outside, but in the basement is not a bad idea either. It's called Detectable Underground Tape, and runs between $45 and $60 for a 1,000 feet.

[@piperlynne1]

Plumbing isn't very simple as it all works as a system together. Mess one thing up and the system doesn't work well. It looks like you guys will figure it out and if you have an inspection you'll find out if you've done anything wrong and can correct it before you pour cement on top of it all. You guys are amazing teaching yourselves all these trades!

[@diegojines-us9pc]

they dont have inspectors there. not one building or electrical have shown up so far, so why have plumbing?

[@seancasey2444]

That's smart having your neighbor who's a plumber come look at everything you did.

[@DonaldRadcliffe]

Your plumber friend must have little experience in Plumbing, or he would have caught all the mistakes you and Roman have made.

[@seancasey2444]

@@DonaldRadcliffe He hasn't had the guy come over yet he said he was going to ask him to look at it in the last video.

[@FuenteSmoker]

Still loving this "How not to do things" series you have going here!!

[@gwenmurillo1093]

Great job Cole and Roman. Glad you are checking with a plumber.

[@georgefarning69]

Great work, Cole . As always, make triple sure it's code and all vents are in place before you pour concrete. Im sure you thought of all of this. Sometimes, it's nice to read it to push it into our brains. Roman and you are beasts.

[@kaybouie1972]

I did a FIND for the word Vent in the 384 post before me and found some. and you have a Plumber coming by so that should help. I hope you get the out the roof before it gets wet out. good luck you guys, doing a good job.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Roman is a hard worker. You 3 gentleman are all 3 hard diligent workers. God bless you 3😊

[@jimarndt8158]

I would suggest hiring a licensed plumber to come inspect your work. That way, you can verify everything is to code and will work correctly before pouring the basement floor.

[@dlodge4966]

Yes this exactly

[@Mania26]

He will not do that, he is stingy for money.

[@iahawk36]

Yes he should...but he's WAYYYY too arrogant to do something like that. He can watch a KZbin video instead...surely that's good enough.

[@Sartas7757]

@@jimarndt8158 he has a plumber coming who is a friend. He’s going to inspect the work and give him advice.

[@Mania26]

@@iahawk36 Oh yes, word arrogant is perfect for him!

[@marilynlautner2454]

I admire your perseverance. You are making great headway in the basement.

[@mothersuperior6751]

Might I suggest that once complete. You draw up plans of where all those pipes are. For future reference.

[@jonathanhall7903]

As-builts

[@fulltimemonti]

Wouldnt it be better for the basement drains to go into the sump pump instead of the septic system? If something does flood, it could flood your septic field, right? Not a plumber, but I am just thinking through this.

[@terrystephens1102]

Roman the Great, the tracing wire idea - pure genius. Fantastic effort , you work so well together on what has proven to be a really big job. 😁👌👌❤️❤️

[@robertsharp781]

The Essential Craftsman has an entire video series on a spec house build. He literally documented the build of an entire house from site selection to sale. It’s a wealth of knowledge you may find interest in. All the best!

[@JustSayin916]

From what I see, I believe Roman accomplishes so much because (a) he is capable of complete, focused concentration (as is obvious from his arm wrestling competitions), and (b) he has the mind of an engineer and can envision things in four dimensions.

[@J4Julz]

This is the strangest waste system- I don't think I've ever seen waste lines in the floor, and going to be covered in concrete. Where I live, MI, we run them through the basement ceiling, gives you access and easy, certain drop to the septic system. Plus when there's a problem, you have access too. Sumps, here too much ground water, perimeter drains go to sump pit, and then has a lift pump to daylight. Good luck!

[@kswift6614]

Hey love your channel. You definitely need vent pipes. And another thing you could consider is trap primers, the traps in floor drains will dry out and let in sewer gas. With that addition of trap primers to the floor drains. You won't have to pour water in them once a week.😊

[@brodyjuedes3733]

Keep in mind codes are different in Wisconsin but 4” should be pitched at 1/8 2” at 1/4 if you pitch 4” at 1/4 it could make the water go through the pipes faster than the solids causing clogs. Also the 4x2 couplings don’t allow for the 4” to the wye to be cleaned out would probably work but not up to code. The last thing is the floor drains are not properly vented which will cause the traps to gargle. Not sure of the condensate for the boiler has as trap but should and be vented. The traps might be properly vented depending on how you do the rough in by the means of combination drain and vent. -4th year plumbing apprentice here

[@boblowe5699]

Are your floor drains connected to your main sewer piping? If it is connected make sure you use check valves. If the piping gets plugged outside you may get sewer water coming out your floor drains. I’ve seen it happen.

[@JaneCase-m4w]

Hope you installed a backflow prevention valve

[@LONECOW1210]

They have a septic not city water, is that necessary?

[@corytheriault2365]

​@LONECOW1210 whether your poo heads too town, tank, lagoon you never want it returning 😂

[@lynettemayhew1723]

Good advice👌

[@jfresh2054]

⁠@@LONECOW1210they don't have city water. They have a well. And yes, backflow is required but is typically already integrated in the pump. They also have a septic system

[@johnskelton5683]

This is exciting seeing this happening with the pipes. Love to see the 🌽 corn growing also, the soybeans also!.😮

[@LLala2005]

I've been waiting for this video all day. Love to see the house coming together!

[@terigourdinbradley780]

I'm no plumber, but I was watching DIYfferent install plumbing and he did vent pipes for the sewer. Toilet, washer, etc. Just trying to be helpful. Always a good video. Look forward to seeing you progress. 😊

[@barbaralevel7225]

I bought an older home and couldn’t figure out why toilet was always slow. No vent pipe in bathroom. Had one put in and made a great difference. DIYfferent is fantastic.

[@jackierash9680]

One trick i learned from a plumber when installing a sink faucet to not suck crap back through the pipe befor you put it on run the water out to get all the crap out of the line

[@JLillard10]

Tonight I was watching for a new drop. I get off work, sit and relax and watch your videos, but it just dawned on me... once all the construction is done in the basement then the whole re-build starts, which is going to be awesome but I feel like it's going to go so fast... the house will be done before we all know it and the rebuild is done... sad for us, great for y'all lol I love the vids, the channel and the group. Y'all keep on keeping on and being your best selves! -Love from Florida

[@makeuplover6852]

Oh I think we will be getting reno / new build videos for quite some time, there is also a fairly big extension he is building that connects to the main house.

[@johnskelton5683]

Seeing you with all those pipes on your arms and hands we'll have to start calling you, Pipeman! 😮

[@NavyABH2Vet]

Dont forget your vents and also check with your county to see if you have to get an inspection before you pour concrete

[@jeannestark6293]

Hello ! I have been watching and cheering you all on . Jeanne and Scott the lawyer in florida from Clearwater, florida where it is hot hot hot . Be glad you are not sweating with us .

[@SLCFarms]

I hope Roman gets compensated well. Also hope you help him build his dream home one day to return the awesome help.

[@Scoutmama82]

I have been following for a few years now, I’m just an average everyday mom…. But I find your videos very interesting… especially the house remodel ones. Keep it up ❤❤

[@lynettemayhew1723]

You guys are doing amazing work. Thanks for keeping us updated. Great job on the videos, Cole👌🥰🙏

[@JerodMatlock]

Cole go ahead an add trap primer system. The fittings are already built into your floor drains. Run one pex line to each floor drain fitting (drill out the knock out) and bring them up as a group into a closet or cabinet where you can add an access door.

[@maisonswales8425]

Thanks for your time for having me out there.

[@OregonBob1955]

Have you considered isolating the waste lines for the 1st and 2nd floors so that they directly gravity feed into your septic system, and then the waste/drain lines for the basement can be dedicated to the (smaller/quieter) ejector pump?

[@stewpuddy4161]

Roman is a work horse!

[@daleolson7205]

I live in a rural area, have a septic system with a drain field, and drains in the basement. There is not a problem with liquid going down with everything else.

[@albertorozco5981]

Cole is one of the coolest bosses ever. 😎

[@susanlolosidis6328]

From OZ LAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA My husband said Roman is a machine, we both look forward to each day, even the farm life & all each family's. Doing amazing enjoying firming 🎉😅❤

[@doncrist2012]

As a contractor, when doing such a large job like yours. You learn to buy in bulk full boxes and return what is not used.

[@johnunsicker7440]

They will not let you return them unless it is a full box. The code is different so you can't do this.

[@jamesastbury5240]

Based on how many plumbers commented on this i hope you get licensed trades to check your work with certain things, could be a huge pain later on! As a licensed electrician I have seen many homeowner specials and hope you get your electrical checked out before you close the walls. I'd come check it myself but I'm in new Hampshire lol I love this series though buddy, love the work you do and this project 👍

[@stevesolt4036]

If radon goes deeper than sump it’s going to fill with water? Put a sealed lid on the sump pit and pull air from there for radon also.

[@gfuterfas]

I'm wondering why Radon and sump couldn't be the same tile line... I'm not a plumber though, just had a question why it needed to be two different pipes. But won't air\Radon sit on top of the water in the pipe, and then just vent that pipe to the roof for the gas?

[@michaeljuka4851]

Great idea putting a trace wire on the pipe work. 😎

[@lesliesmith2586]

Roman is a heck of a worker. Had to listen and imagine as I got no video, just audio. Probably me.

[@genesiedenburg9798]

Document on paper everything you do, for 100 years from now. Keep a whole house file. Great job, Roman is the man 👏👏🇺🇸. The locating wire is a great. Idea 👍.

[@bryanchristie8039]

If you have have a pipe clog and backup it’s going to come up out of the floor drains if they are connected so your home basement will get flooded in sewage

[@anthonyvelez3788]

it will backup from the toilet,shower and any opening, that's just the risk.

[@Romegrom]

Better to find out in the basement instead of it backing up all the way on the higher floor levels

[@brianjohnson8895]

Don't forget about venting the plumbing piping.

[@beckypage6041]

Hi Nave👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼 Good video Cole I know you guys can’t wait to get out of that basement!!! Take care

[@robertkonecny7047]

Three systems you need professionals for: plumbing, electrical,and HVAC. Cole get pros.

[@suburban404]

Imagine the sewage coming up through the floor drains! The bin site would be working if he had a professional overseeing the construction. Stick to farming!,

[@Budd56]

​@@suburban404 and you are watching his videos, why???

[@Anony_Mouses]

I’m really enjoying your series. Thank for taking us along on this journey! Learning a lot!

[@ST-fp1gw]

Hmmmm will local code allow those floor drains to be a part of the septic system ? And if so have you considered trap primers the traps will dry up and cause horrible smells you could add some mineral oil to each trap to prevent evaporation

[@anthonyvelez3788]

trap primer

[@katihack6212]

You guys are doing a fantastic job. I love watching it

[@connieverbeck1110]

You guys are incredible. Your work ethic is astounding!! But the joy of accomplishment radiates from you. Rock on!!

[@Bbnotbb1234]

Hello! Actual contractor here. My advice to you is that I’ve never EVER seen a homeowner job that was done correctly. Ever. Hire smart people. You’ll never regret it.

[@robsterenborg]

oh he will and that plumbing job is not the only thing

[@skidoorulz4914]

Actual plumbers don't always do it right either

[@benhur520]

It'll be okay, he's saving $10,000 and he watched someone on KZbin.

[@bt9653]

Yup, straighten upper floors and fix the foundation under it after.

[@skidoorulz4914]

They hired a contractor for the bin site, and it is falling to pieces and is tied up in litigation. If you want it done right, ask questions and do it yourself. Pretty sure most people who do it themselves take way more pride in a job for themselves, than a contractor that just wants to get it done as fast as possible, cash the check and move on to another job! Never to be seen or heard from again if there is a problem. They learned that lesson.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Your amazing! So proud for you! God bless your family!

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

Cole.... 3 days....man u big tease! I've been waiting for this! Great job... inspiring!

[@janicemilbourn2005]

Hey Cole, not a plumber but our yard and street would fill with water in heavy rains. So the plumber put a trap in just before it went out to keep water from backing up from the septic system into our basement. It fixed our flooded basement issue.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

I always feel like l have to comment Cole . Just to say . Wow You and Roman have no fear tackling all these professions to Your best ability. Truly glad you’re Plumber friend checks everything Out for you. Having said that lm really impressed at Roman and you Giving it 100% .

[@wjonthetrail]

And you will need rubber caps and plugs to test for leaks you will plug and go to a high point and fill with water And place a mark on the pipe showing the water level and how many days has it held it The inspector will require this before you can pour the concrete floor

[@robsterenborg]

No permit, no inspector hahaha

[@WinthropWarriors]

Farmers are typically exempt from needing them.

[@cowboyn8]

Lots of work involved there. I am a plumbing designer for an engineering firm and am sorry to say you're going to regret not having done the proper research regarding requirements for locations of vent lines for all your fixtures including the floor drains, which need a vent line within certain distances of the trap depending on pipe size (4" pipe requires a vent within anywhere from 10' - 16' of trap depending on what code your jurisdiction is covered by. Smaller pipes allow for even less distance to the vent). You also need cleanouts at the end of every main and every time the pipe changes more than anywhere from 45° to 135° in direction (Code for your jurisdiction will determine). Going to need to rework a lot of that to meet code and have everything drain properly. Good luck with it all and do enjoy your channel.

[@gopurdue02]

Missing trap on boiler drain. Also, not seeing any vents? Recommended incorporating that at this phase so you can incorporate into reat of the house. Also, will you be able to put a septic system so deep with the water table?

[@sandrasharp8674]

I’m amazed by all the things you learn among you three

[@kandacehazard127]

Sewage outlet to field is the starting part for the lowest point for flow.

[@beentheredonethat3925]

Yep, caught that right off! This kid thinks he has all the answers but I've seen it over and over... he'll end up blaming someone else just like the grainbins!

[@brianwaldo2642]

Big effort but IMO, good from afar, but far from good. Cole, I understand that you have a plumber coming in to check things out, this is good, so don’t be surprised when he comes up with a bunch of changes and additions. At least you can get them addressed before pouring the concrete. As always, an entertaining video.

[@sashcraft51]

Loved watching plumbing. Learning stuff.

[@robertjeffreys9380]

I love the remodel ! Id recommend clean space on the basement walls before you finish . If you call contractor nation they can hook you up . Its so worth it . I love your content and i try to watch your videos everyday before work !!!!! God bless you and your family

[@ronaldgentry9923]

I don't think floor drains are supposed to be plumbed into your septic drain lines, seems that would lead to sewer smell from floor drains.

[@smoorect]

Butterfly valve

[@calh6845]

Hey Cole and Roman i plumbed my whole house on my own as well. Buy a plumbers level it will help greatly and make sure you put in proper venting to release sewer gas and keep one drain from emptying another or improper flushing in a toilet for example. Good luck and I enjoy watching the videos!

[@kandacehazard127]

Air needed to go behind all those plumbing sinks, toilets, drains.

[@89nissancrawler]

I'm not a plumber, but I wouldn't want floor drains tied to the septic for multiple reasons. If you ever need those drains, you might overload your septic. We always daylighted the drains and a pipe in the sump if possible.