Replace Tub Drain Pipe Video

I am so sorry this takes me so long to explain.

Replace tub drain pipe video.

Take the measurements of the drain pipe and drain hole. I will do better in the future. Step 1 purchasing drain pipe. An alternative method for replacing a tub drain is to use a flanged tailpiece and a 1 1 2 inch tubular trap with a trap adapter to convert back to the 1 1 2 inch drain pipe.

Leaking tub drain repair old plumbing repaired pvc drain to stop leak. Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain not all drains are like this. This is one of my early videos. You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.

A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub. This type of trap includes slip joint washers that are easy to use and are similar to those used on kitchen and bathroom sink drains. A long screwdriver plumbers pliers channel locks a properly sized wrench to fit the body of the drain key or really big channel locks vice grips. The new bathtub drain.

If you have to hold your drain lever down for the tub to drain it is more than likely the tension spring on the back of the overflow plate. Note down the measurements and use them to purchase the pipe of proper length and diameter. That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe. Between the underside of the flange and the tub surface there s a good amount of plumbers putty that seals the inside of the drain.

To replace a bathtub drain pipe you will need cement drain pipe drain wrench hacksaw measuring tape paper and tub drain kit. Fairly simple drain system.