How to Make a Plumbing Loop Vent
A plumbing loop vent is an important part of any home’s plumbing system, as it ensures proper airflow and pipe ventilation. Making one, however, requires a certain degree of expertise, so it's best left to a professional plumber.
Regardless, in this guide, we'll provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a plumbing loop vent in your home so you as a homeowner know what to expect when you have a licensed expert do the job. Let's get started.
What is a Plumbing Loop Vent?
Proper ventilation is essential for a comfortable living environment, and the odors from bathrooms and toilets can be quite unpleasant. That's where the plumbing loop vent comes in. It's designed specifically to ensure optimal air circulation throughout your home to keep it comfortable.
The vent loops around your home’s drain pipe and is situated in a way that allows gases to be expelled outside. It's designed in a way to ensure that fresh air circulates through the dry vent, with waste flowing into the drain pipe and wet vent.
Tools to Make a Loop Plumbing Vent
Here are the tools needed to start this project. A professional plumber will already have these on hand or will order them as needed to work on your home:
- Measuring tape
- A hacksaw
- PVC glue
- Vent piping (made of PVC)
- 45-degree and 90-degree elbows and wyes
- Sanitary tees
Steps on How to Make a Loop Vent
- Map out the Structure with a Diagram
- Mark and Cut the Lengths of Piping Needed
- Establish a Connection Between the Loop Vent and P-Trap
- Construct the Vent's Loop
- Connect the Loop Vent to the Stack Vent
- Connect the Structure to the Drain Pipe
First, create a scaled diagram of the loop vent structure, labeling each component and indicating the appropriate elbow and tee fittings for installation. Include accurate measurements in accordance with standard plumbing codes.
Indicate cutting points, then carefully cut the pipe parts with a hacksaw, ensuring a clean finish.
Attach the plumbing loop vent to the P-trap using a sanitary tee and PVC glue.
Assemble the loop based on the measurements specified in the diagram, ensuring all joints are securely glued.
Attach the vent to the stack vent using appropriate fittings and pipes.
Complete the connection to the drain pipe, ensuring proper drainage and ventilation.
Need a plumber to construct your vent? Contact J. Blanton
While this guide provides detailed steps on how to make a plumbing loop vent, it's recommended to hire a professional plumber for the job. J. Blanton has been serving homeowners in the Chicagoland area for over 30 years, providing high-quality, cost-effective, and timely service. Contact J. Blanton today!
