new basement tank plumbing

[Karsten]

main floor drain it is thank you!

[smokinreefer]

Will there always be a drain near the hot water tank? Don't think I saw one at my folks place.

If not, is there any reason to not have a plumber tie into the main stack?

Sorry for the hijack, but kinda in topic...

[WarDog]

Most newer construction will have a condensate drain near the water tank or furnace, but not always. More dependant on local code. Also depends on when the house was built.

To add a drain in that location is a nightmare. Jack hammer the concrete slab, excavate soil by hand. Locate existing plumbing, lay new drain on proper slope with a pee trap, fill with proper drainage rock, and repour concrete slab. Oh... and don't forget the permits and plumbing inspection. Enjoy.