Browse Forums Paving & Concreting Re: ORG and concrete pathway 2Mar 12, 2019 11:23 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 4Mar 12, 2019 11:52 am 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 7Mar 12, 2019 3:39 pm The domed cover is the ORG. There had to have been a reflux valve fitted in the sewer pipe because of the ORG's height. Not sure that the VBA would be too happy with the ORG's height. The drain closest in the photo should be the surface water / storm water drain, you shouldn't hear grey or black water flowing through it. I can't see how a plumber could possibly have connected some DWV grey and black water pipes to the stormwater as he could not possibly fail to notice the difference between 90mm pvc stormwater pipe and 100mm pvc DWV pipe plus different connections are needed to adapt the DWV pipes to stormwater. Can you see the water if you shine a light down there? If you are sure the toilet flushes down there, you could put some bright food dye or even some cordial in the pan and flush to confirm it. A 90mm pvc storm water pipe is measured as an outside diameter and the wall is 1.9mm thick. A 100mm pvc DWV pipe has a 110mm outside diameter and 4mm thick walls. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 8Mar 12, 2019 6:15 pm SaveH2O The domed cover is the ORG. There had to have been a reflux valve fitted in the sewer pipe because of the ORG's height. Not sure that the VBA would be too happy with the ORG's height. The drain closest in the photo should be the surface water / storm water drain, you shouldn't hear grey or black water flowing through it. I can't see how a plumber could possibly have connected some DWV grey and black water pipes to the stormwater as he could not possibly fail to notice the difference between 90mm pvc stormwater pipe and 100mm pvc DWV pipe plus different connections are needed to adapt the DWV pipes to stormwater. Can you see the water if you shine a light down there? If you are sure the toilet flushes down there, you could put some bright food dye or even some cordial in the pan and flush to confirm it. A 90mm pvc storm water pipe is measured as an outside diameter and the wall is 1.9mm thick. A 100mm pvc DWV pipe has a 110mm outside diameter and 4mm thick walls. Thanks for the reply. I have just had look down the drain and can confirm that when i run a tap or flush the toilet, nothing is happening in the drain with the dome grate. There appears to be stagnant water in there. It is the drain on the corner where i can hear and see water running. If i look in there with a torch i can see a pipe joins in there about half way down where the water enters and falls to the bottom and into a corner. I'm concerned now Re: ORG and concrete pathway 9Mar 12, 2019 7:34 pm Were both stand pipes already there pre path? The ORG (domed cap) would have been there at least. The water you describe in the domed grated pipe will be a trap. This would not be the builder's responsibility unless the builder arranged the concreting but maybe as a client, they could do an inspection for you. Alternatively, you could contact the VBA because there are several concerns including the ORG's height and the small separation between the finished ground level at the ORG and house floor level plus what you have noted. I have no idea about what is going on with that closest drain but it is certainly 'interesting'. Can you confirm that the domed grated pipe has a 100mm DWV pipe (the grate should easily lift off) and that the closest pipe is a 90mm thin walled stormwater pipe thanks? I have a nasty feeling that the two grates are on the same DWV pipe.....but surely not??? Is there a slope on the path away from the house? 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 10Mar 12, 2019 8:28 pm The pipes were there pre pathway. There is a slope away from the house. What did you mean by the separation between the finished ground level at the ORG and the house floor level? I can't get any help from the concreter as long story short they got their back up at me big time regarding me wanting help with the cracks. I'm not sure i can contact the builder as they will likely push any blame onto me stating non compliance and void any warranty I will check the pipes and get back to you with a size. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 11Mar 13, 2019 6:51 am SaveH2O Were both stand pipes already there pre path? The ORG (domed cap) would have been there at least. The water you describe in the domed grated pipe will be a trap. This would not be the builder's responsibility unless the builder arranged the concreting but maybe as a client, they could do an inspection for you. Alternatively, you could contact the VBA because there are several concerns including the ORG's height and the small separation between the finished ground level at the ORG and house floor level plus what you have noted. I have no idea about what is going on with that closest drain but it is certainly 'interesting'. Can you confirm that the domed grated pipe has a 100mm DWV pipe (the grate should easily lift off) and that the closest pipe is a 90mm thin walled stormwater pipe thanks? I have a nasty feeling that the two grates are on the same DWV pipe.....but surely not??? Is there a slope on the path away from the house? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Photo of the drains pre-path. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 12Mar 14, 2019 7:35 am The domed one is an ORG. Was the surface drain (nearest pipe) already there? I am wondering whether the concreter has illegally tapped into a sewer pipe to connect a surface drain, something that would be looked on very, very seriously by the VBA. The concreter shouldn't get too narky because there is also suppose to be a minimum height of 75mm between the path and the damp proof course (bottom of the weep holes) for compliance. I would be sending the VBA a report with some photos and ask for an inspection. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: ORG and concrete pathway 13Mar 14, 2019 8:02 am SaveH2O The domed one is an ORG. Was the surface drain (nearest pipe) already there? I am wondering whether the concreter has illegally tapped into a sewer pipe to connect a surface drain, something that would be looked on very, very seriously by the VBA. The concreter shouldn't get too narky because there is also suppose to be a minimum height of 75mm between the path and the damp proof course (bottom of the weep holes) for compliance. I would be sending the VBA a report with some photos and ask for an inspection. The pipes were already there before the concreter started work. I'm concerned about getting the concreters involved again as i was basically threatened by them last contact Re: ORG and concrete pathway 14Mar 14, 2019 10:04 am The nearest drain will collect surface water but you confirmed that it drains grey and black water. If it does, it is highly illegal and you can't leave it like that. If the nearest pipe's outside diameter is 110mm, it is a DWV pipe. Maybe contact Metropolis Solutions for a professional onsite inspection and advice so you know for sure what is going on. http://metropolis.melbourne/ 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. 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