The Darwin Award for washing machine drain!

[Scottpat]

At today's Flipper inspection I found the most unusual drain for a washing machine in the basement of this home. It is about 55" off the floor and goes to a small trap that is the last connection on the main line.

The following photos are for your enjoyment!

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[John Kogel]

Signs are needed for the toilets "Do not flush during the rinse cycle". []

[Plumber26]

Do not like when washers use an overhead drain. Not only is it a mess when sewer line backs up, it's gotta be hard putting more head pressure on the washer's pump. But that aside, at least put a check valve in the drain line.

[plumbit]

Hello,

I am new here, if I may I have a question. In the first pic to the right of the washer drain is that Sani tee in the horizontal line legal?

Thank You

Todd

[Denray]

Maybe it's a vent?