Water Softner Discharge

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Originally Posted By: rdean
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Would appreciate knowing if other inspectors call out discharges directly into floor drains? Technically, there could be cross-contamination if the


softener does not have a check-valve to prevent reverse flow!


I've never seen a setup when the discharge is mounted above the floor drain. Most are wedged into the grill to secure the discharge will flow directly into the floor drain. Comments please! ![icon_smile.gif](upload://b6iczyK1ETUUqRUc4PAkX83GF2O.gif)

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Originally Posted By: jpeck
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Needs to have an air gap.


You could cut the drain line which is wedged in the floor drain, install an air gap where you cut it, and now you have smooth flow into the floor drain AND an air gap.

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Jerry Peck
South Florida