Browse Forums General Discussion Re: What is this pipe? 2Jun 14, 2011 6:40 pm Most likely a stormwater drain, it will join the pipework from your downpipes. Could also be a drain above an outside tap - check the position against your plans. Building an Eden Brae Saville 27 http://karry327.blogspot.com/ Building thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44247 Re: What is this pipe? 3Jun 14, 2011 6:41 pm It looks like an overflow relief gully. It should be set below floor level. The idea is that if the sewer gets blocked excess sewerage will flow out of this pipe rather than flood inside the house with sewerage. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. OK it's been a little while! I've been busy getting time where I can to work on this. I started by grading a pad (borrowing a… 26 17380 yep sounds good make the footing bigger to to allow for the pipe in the middle 3 5291 Plumbers 'can be' plumbers, made all the worse by self certification which the building surveyor invariably accepts as proof of compliance! The good thing is that you know know. 3 3243 |