Hi bob, I confused about Backflow. I didn't do too well in high school phsics and don't udnerstand what causes backflow. I thought water would always run down, not up.
I have these in our basement floor drains. Obviously they only protect against moderate sewer back-up. That may be all you need in most situations, even a couple of inches of sewage will wreak havoc.
I'm sorry but I think I would rather have it back up and let a sump pump or something take care of it. I had my basement drain clog and I wasn't home and the water backed up out the toilet and shower. So I don't think I will use one but I do like the design and idea.
that backflow preventor is just a "band-aid"......the only REAL way to prevent municipal sewer back up is to install a multi-port mainline backwater valve.
With this piece of shit little nob that you shove in your floor drain just prevents it from coming up through your "floor drain only".......whats stoppin a back up from coming up into your shower drain, sink line, toilet line, washing machine stand pipe, etc.
Hi William1010 what is the name of the device you put in the your main sewer pipe and how long have you had it? I would like to install the same thing in our home. Thank you
Bob, I think you did a great job of describing a quick little insurance measure and not in any way pitching it as some snake oil that will help everyone. I don't understand some of the responses. Thanks for taking the time to put this up. I have also enjoyed lots of your other videos. It helps the DIY out there like me!!! Sometimes us DIY make mistakes, we're not pros,, but In the end, I can fix almost any household problem myself.
We have a drain like that in our basement that used to back up and flood our basement lobby. We installed one of these but unfortunatly, sewage just poured out of the toilet and shower instead. Eventually we paid £3000 for a protective device to be installed on our main sewer pipe and havent had any touble since....expensive but the only way
As I said in the video if you have a severe problem you may need to go to more extreme lenghths to fix it.This device is for less severe issues that many homeowners have with occasional less severe back-ups that do occur . I would love to know more specifics about the system you installed+++Bob
Hi willman1010, could you please tell me the name of the protective device you installed on your main sewer pipe. I'm hoping to do the same thing to protect our home.
@willman1010 I don't know if you'll get my message because I've tried before without success. I would like to know the name of the device you put in you put in your main sewer line. Thankyou
This is a quick easy fix for more minor back-up protection.If your problem is more serious you will probably have to look for a more aggressive solution+++Bob
Even if you do drop it in floor drain pipe in all likelihood it could be fished out with coathanger and pair of pliers not a bottomless pit there ==Bob If use of this product prevents 16 inches of waste water filling your basement then its worth it.If not check out peterson valve co.
Bob, there is another back flow preventor that is available. It costs around $5 at hardware stores. It is basically an over sized ping pong ball that floats up to a seal on a ring. If you look into the floor drain, you will see internal threads that this device screws into.
Depending on the water level of the back-up yes it can back-up inside the toilet or even the stationary tub drain also.Effectiveness of this product depends on the severity of your problem,This is why at end of video I suggested you visit Peterson valves website to see the product they have available.Sorry for the miscommunication===Bob
I did this years ago on my 150 year old house and it sure does help. But, I'd suggest one more thing. Have your pipe cleaned out for roots before hand as it's likely part of the problem as well. Thanks Bob, well done.
Some of us with older homes have clay sectional pipe that ties into the sewers. I was home during a sewer backup and plugged the drain to stop the water flow. I could then here hissing from varies hairline cracks in the floor. I was very worried about damaging my floor so I unplugged and started manually bailing out the basement until the backup subsided.
I think this back-up plug you show should not be used with old clay pipe drains. What do you think?
Like most problems in our homes, proper diagnosis is a must! In your case I would hire a plumbing company with video scoping ability and take a look in that sewer line to see the severity of the problem and have it repaired!I am pretty sure you have sewer seepage below your floor and would want to make sure gases from sewer were not getting in my home.Health issues could result!If your car shakes when you turn left you dont just decide to make right turns only. Good Luck===Bob
Thanks for the reply. Do you think that back up plugs are safe for clay sewer drains then? I was assuming that because clay pipes can not hold pressure (no pipe to pipe seal) that putting one of these devices could create a pressurized area under the entire basement floor depending on soil conditions.
I will talk to a plumber.
This happened about 10 years ago, and the city has since improved the sewer system to prevent this from happening again. There were many homes affected.
We don't have things like this in the UK. Great tip! Another tip would be to attach that stopper with some thread so you don't accidentally drop it down the soil pipe!
It might be a good idea to tie a string to your left wrist and to the middle of that contraption, so that you don't end up having to fish it out of the drain after you drop it the first time. Of course leaving yourself enough slack to work. And once your done just cut the string off the contraption, and your good to go.
thank you
redflower801 3 months ago
Another great instructional video by the man that knows everything, almost.
specialks1953 1 year ago
That happened to my sisters house
Basement - 2010
KoMan236 1 year ago
I had to install a backup protection system for my house look for my sisters video
basement - 2010 it has a picture of a toilet overflowing
KoMan236 1 year ago
Is that approved by plumbing Code ?
TiranosaurusRex2010 1 year ago
This guy kicks ass. Very good video.
TheCottonTop 1 year ago
Hi bob, I confused about Backflow. I didn't do too well in high school phsics and don't udnerstand what causes backflow. I thought water would always run down, not up.
signupsigma 1 year ago
For those who have asked, this thing is called a Flood Guard. They cost about ten bucks and are made by the General Wire Spring company .
TruthOrReligion 1 year ago
I have these in our basement floor drains. Obviously they only protect against moderate sewer back-up. That may be all you need in most situations, even a couple of inches of sewage will wreak havoc.
Nivicoman 1 year ago
Hi Bob,
The problem i have is one pipe is hot and one pipe is cold and i see sewer water coming out of the sink pipe. what should i do?
Steve
steveho75 1 year ago
I'm sorry but I think I would rather have it back up and let a sump pump or something take care of it. I had my basement drain clog and I wasn't home and the water backed up out the toilet and shower. So I don't think I will use one but I do like the design and idea.
NOLIMIT69NOLIMIT2000 1 year ago
that backflow preventor is just a "band-aid"......the only REAL way to prevent municipal sewer back up is to install a multi-port mainline backwater valve.
With this piece of shit little nob that you shove in your floor drain just prevents it from coming up through your "floor drain only".......whats stoppin a back up from coming up into your shower drain, sink line, toilet line, washing machine stand pipe, etc.
bigsexy90210 2 years ago
Hi William1010 what is the name of the device you put in the your main sewer pipe and how long have you had it? I would like to install the same thing in our home. Thank you
SHIMMY956 2 years ago
I would tie a string around that before I dropped it down the hole
mcsons 2 years ago 4
so its basically a safety valve like a steel one good to knnow
killman369547 2 years ago
Bob, I think you did a great job of describing a quick little insurance measure and not in any way pitching it as some snake oil that will help everyone. I don't understand some of the responses. Thanks for taking the time to put this up. I have also enjoyed lots of your other videos. It helps the DIY out there like me!!! Sometimes us DIY make mistakes, we're not pros,, but In the end, I can fix almost any household problem myself.
tucoclass 2 years ago
We have a drain like that in our basement that used to back up and flood our basement lobby. We installed one of these but unfortunatly, sewage just poured out of the toilet and shower instead. Eventually we paid £3000 for a protective device to be installed on our main sewer pipe and havent had any touble since....expensive but the only way
willman1010 2 years ago
As I said in the video if you have a severe problem you may need to go to more extreme lenghths to fix it.This device is for less severe issues that many homeowners have with occasional less severe back-ups that do occur . I would love to know more specifics about the system you installed+++Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 2 years ago
Hi willman1010, could you please tell me the name of the protective device you installed on your main sewer pipe. I'm hoping to do the same thing to protect our home.
SHIMMY956 2 years ago
@willman1010 I don't know if you'll get my message because I've tried before without success. I would like to know the name of the device you put in you put in your main sewer line. Thankyou
SHIMMY956 2 years ago
@willman1010
willman, do you know the physics behind backflow. I asked bob, but he hasn't responded.
signupsigma 1 year ago
wont water still back out your laundry stack
carbonunit 3 years ago
This is a quick easy fix for more minor back-up protection.If your problem is more serious you will probably have to look for a more aggressive solution+++Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
just install a backwater valve on your basement drains, cheap gadget!
boxlick 3 years ago
Even if you do drop it in floor drain pipe in all likelihood it could be fished out with coathanger and pair of pliers not a bottomless pit there ==Bob If use of this product prevents 16 inches of waste water filling your basement then its worth it.If not check out peterson valve co.
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
Bob, there is another back flow preventor that is available. It costs around $5 at hardware stores. It is basically an over sized ping pong ball that floats up to a seal on a ring. If you look into the floor drain, you will see internal threads that this device screws into.
Thanks.
SDLEIKAM 2 years ago
if drain is blocked wont it force water up through other openings? like possibly your toilet?
mvsacp 3 years ago
Depending on the water level of the back-up yes it can back-up inside the toilet or even the stationary tub drain also.Effectiveness of this product depends on the severity of your problem,This is why at end of video I suggested you visit Peterson valves website to see the product they have available.Sorry for the miscommunication===Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
my thoughts exactly Id rather have that ___
in the basement then rise up out of the toilet.
Sounds like a nice gadget... but!!!!! what if you drop that thing in the pipe? oh no!!! Now your busting up a concrete and installing new drain pipe.
Looks like a one time shot at doing it right the first time. This should not be recommended for the unsteady or uncertain.
Or those 'just love a redo individuals'.
Terri3210 3 years ago
Perhaps if you tied a string to it or used an alligator clip to hold it during installation to prevent dropping it.
Rhacman 3 years ago
I did this years ago on my 150 year old house and it sure does help. But, I'd suggest one more thing. Have your pipe cleaned out for roots before hand as it's likely part of the problem as well. Thanks Bob, well done.
Jnkdog 3 years ago
Some of us with older homes have clay sectional pipe that ties into the sewers. I was home during a sewer backup and plugged the drain to stop the water flow. I could then here hissing from varies hairline cracks in the floor. I was very worried about damaging my floor so I unplugged and started manually bailing out the basement until the backup subsided.
I think this back-up plug you show should not be used with old clay pipe drains. What do you think?
Great videos by the way.
threeque 3 years ago
Like most problems in our homes, proper diagnosis is a must! In your case I would hire a plumbing company with video scoping ability and take a look in that sewer line to see the severity of the problem and have it repaired!I am pretty sure you have sewer seepage below your floor and would want to make sure gases from sewer were not getting in my home.Health issues could result!If your car shakes when you turn left you dont just decide to make right turns only. Good Luck===Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
Thanks for the reply. Do you think that back up plugs are safe for clay sewer drains then? I was assuming that because clay pipes can not hold pressure (no pipe to pipe seal) that putting one of these devices could create a pressurized area under the entire basement floor depending on soil conditions.
I will talk to a plumber.
This happened about 10 years ago, and the city has since improved the sewer system to prevent this from happening again. There were many homes affected.
threeque 3 years ago
OH, that looks like a good idea. We flooded once and it will likely do so again.
Thanks!
OwnedByJesus 3 years ago
We don't have things like this in the UK. Great tip! Another tip would be to attach that stopper with some thread so you don't accidentally drop it down the soil pipe!
zakzak000 3 years ago
Lol, you are not the first to suggest that,seems obvious now===Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
like always thank you.
ps: you should start charging a consulting fee.
if i could i subscribe again.
nestorrfortuna 3 years ago
Thanks for the tip Bob! hope you didnt get so wet lol!
WiiForever302 3 years ago
I will dry,lol Thanks for watching==Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
Awesome tip!
It might be a good idea to tie a string to your left wrist and to the middle of that contraption, so that you don't end up having to fish it out of the drain after you drop it the first time. Of course leaving yourself enough slack to work. And once your done just cut the string off the contraption, and your good to go.
MRSketch09 3 years ago
Good suggestion Thanks==Bob
HomeRemodelWorkshop 3 years ago
Nice! Thanks Bob!
newmann83 3 years ago