Replace Tub Drain Pipe Video

Fairly simple drain system.

Replace tub drain pipe video.

A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key. Step 1 purchasing drain pipe. The new bathtub drain. I am so sorry this takes me so long to explain.

Here are a few bathtub drain schematics and bathtub plumbing diagrams. A rubber gasket underneath the tub seals the drain elbow to the tub. I will do better in the future. Note down the measurements and use them to purchase the pipe of proper length and diameter.

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. 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. That drain elbow connects to a length of pipe that then connects to the waste and overflow pipe. 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.

Leaking tub drain repair old plumbing repaired pvc drain to stop leak. To replace a bathtub drain pipe you will need cement drain pipe drain wrench hacksaw measuring tape paper and tub drain kit. 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. Watch me repair and replace my bathtub drain.

This is one of my early videos. You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.