2'' PVC pipe from Attic to Basement
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Comments (20)I think the best option at this point would be to 90 both pipes up and angle one or both away from each other and then build from there. If painted to match it might not be too noticeable. I would go 90 away from each other and up or whatever that will avoid a patch to cover the holes. I have seen more than one that 90 away from each other and then go up near the soffit and exit. I think this was because there was not enough room between floor joists to get the needed separation without drilling through a joist weakening it. A small hole might be needed in the bottom of the 90's at the house to drain any built up moisture. Straight lines will be much less noticeable than angles if possible. It isn't done right but there might possibly be some reason behind the distance apart....See MoreOk 2 paint plumbing pipes in exposed basement ceiling?
Comments (3)Code requires that for all new work DWV plumbing pipes must be installed in a manner so that the inspector can read the MFG writing on the pipe to insure all DWV lines were installed with sched. 40 pipe. Once the pipes have passed inspection there is nothing in the codes that would prohibit painting the pipe. In fact, code recommends painting any PVC pipe that is exposed to sunlight, such as but not limited to vent stacks above the roof, with Latex paint to reduce deterioration from UV light...See MoreIs a PVC drainage pipe close to radiator pipe a problem?
Comments (3)I would insulate the steam line to within about 1/2 inch of the PVC, then put some sheet metal in the gap touching the insulation but not the water pipe. It might be overkill, but it would take a decent amount of analysis optimize this (and there are probably so many unknowns a precise answer is not going to happen, like how tightly sealed the cavity is)....See MoreBuilding home - Is PVC conduit from basement to attic necessary?
Comments (26)"But as I read the code, technically it's OK to run low voltage and line voltage in the same raceway, as long as the low voltage wire has insulation at least equal to that of the higher voltage conductors. That is, if the line voltage THWN is rated 600v, your RG or UTP or whatever should also have 600v insulation (and be so marked)." Adequate for the voltage present last I looked, not the max voltage (600 V). You can't and shouldn't run ac cables together with low-voltage/data/cable. It's not allowed, at least not where I am. If you have to cross power cables, do so at a right angle. " This is mostly a carry over for older equipment with poor design and construction. If you cannot tolerate large amounts of 60 Hz coupling you are pretty much toast. It comes form everywhere....See Moreavossohouse
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