Good evening,
We bought a condominium two years ago. Shortly after moving in, we noticed that when the family on the first floor takes a shower or bath, bubbling and foam appear in our toilet, bathtub, or shower. Sometimes the toilet does not drain properly afterward. The bubbling can get quite loud, and you can even smell the detergent the neighbors use. After inspecting the pipes with a camera, the construction manager said that the family was causing too much foam, but that the pipes were fine.
We also hired an expert who agreed that the problem was due to excessive foam. However, I find it hard to believe that this is the cause. Fortunately, our washing machine is in the basement; otherwise, we would not be able to avoid foam coming into our apartment. The building is three years old. Does anyone have any advice?
Many thanks!
We bought a condominium two years ago. Shortly after moving in, we noticed that when the family on the first floor takes a shower or bath, bubbling and foam appear in our toilet, bathtub, or shower. Sometimes the toilet does not drain properly afterward. The bubbling can get quite loud, and you can even smell the detergent the neighbors use. After inspecting the pipes with a camera, the construction manager said that the family was causing too much foam, but that the pipes were fine.
We also hired an expert who agreed that the problem was due to excessive foam. However, I find it hard to believe that this is the cause. Fortunately, our washing machine is in the basement; otherwise, we would not be able to avoid foam coming into our apartment. The building is three years old. Does anyone have any advice?
Many thanks!
M
MODERATOR20 Jun 2010 03:01Funny response: "Family causes too much foam."
I assume that either the diameter of the soil stack was planned and installed too small, or the soil stack has to drain too many connections (apartments) – with an insufficient ventilation diameter. It is also possible that the connections from the individual apartments to the wastewater soil stack were installed incorrectly.
Unfortunately, nothing can be changed afterward – it was planned and installed incorrectly. Opening walls or ceilings to improve the pipes or connections would be too labor-intensive.
I assume that either the diameter of the soil stack was planned and installed too small, or the soil stack has to drain too many connections (apartments) – with an insufficient ventilation diameter. It is also possible that the connections from the individual apartments to the wastewater soil stack were installed incorrectly.
Unfortunately, nothing can be changed afterward – it was planned and installed incorrectly. Opening walls or ceilings to improve the pipes or connections would be too labor-intensive.
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