May 13, 2024 · For the drain and overflow, I'm torn between using traditional plumbers putty vs. silicon. I've been reading the pros and cons on reddit but there is no clear answer. I'm using a plumbers …

Feb 14, 2017 · That's nice in theory but this is all they say about the drain in their installation instructions: "Attach drain and overflow following manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: Drain/overflow …

Feb 10, 2006 · I'm installing a new bathtub in my basement and having a very difficult time getting the tub drain to seal. It is just a standard 5' x 30" white bathtub (Aqua Glass brand). It is a newer home (2 …

Sep 21, 2021 · The drain stack comes up from the basement and then the 3" pipe on the right of the wye goes to the toilet flange, and the 3" side on the left goes to the old tub drain (connected via the 1 1/2" …

Feb 19, 2020 · Understood on the 1 1/2 ‘horizontal’ drain pipe. (In any case, I should have called this the ‘main line’ or ‘main drain pipe’ instead of “secondary drain pipe”).

Jul 10, 2018 · I am getting this terrible sewer gas smell coming from my bathtub drain. It is practically blowing out of my drain and fills up the house with terrible odor...

Jul 23, 2007 · Hi everyone, I'm from St. Louis MO. Got a drainage issue with a bathtub. The previous owner put the drain on the wrong side (left side) for a shower to work. I have installed a brand new …

Jun 23, 2015 · The instructions that came with the kit don't really say a lot. Lastly, when installing a new overflow valve and bathtub drain what's the best sequence to follow to facilitate a quick and …

Apr 26, 2006 · Try this on the 40-year-old tub drain (should be threaded): 1. Take a hacksaw blade and cut a small 1/4" V notch in the inside edge of the drain. 2. Heat the drain with a hair dryer on high …

May 6, 2016 · I have been plumbing the house I'm trying to build and I'm almost done with rough-in and starting to second guess myself before the walls get covered up. For my shower and tub drain I used …