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We are made possible by:. When installing a outlet box for the washer drain I understand the normal height to be about 42" AFF. Does anyone know if these need to be raised to accomodate the newer washers with pedestals? Is 42" still a good height to be at? WI code is 28"" The fact that the Article source is on a pedestal doesn't matter, some machines drain into a typical laundry sink instead of a wall box, which is quite a bit lower. They are front loading machines so the water level should not exceed the 42" dimension, but if it did, the drain's riser would have to be higher dating pei the water level in the machine.

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Overstrictly plumbing related posts Welcome to Plbg. Newest Subjects. Author: waukeshaplumbing WI WI code is 28"" Author: e-plumber NY 42" is fine, as long as there's access to the box. Author: hj AZ They are front loading machines so the water level should not exceed the 42" dimension, but if it did, the drain's riser would have to be higher than the water level in the machine.