Bathtub Waste & Overflow Drain Assembly - PVC or Brass? - My Advice
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- Here's what you should know when it comes to choosing between a brass or PVC tub drain assembly...
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Westbrass D324-26 waste & overflow assembly:
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the larger assembly I show in this video. I purchased this one because my tub is deeper than the standard tub. I had to cut the tubes and the long shut-off linkage rod shorter. The tubes were cut to size without any problem but the linkage was a problem. I ended up cutting, overlapping, and soldering the brass rod to get it right. If you have a standard-size tub, and want to get the Westbrass quality, I recommend that you get a standard-size Westbrass waste and overflow assembly like this next one .......
Westbrass D323 14" waste & overflow assembly:
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I have not personally inspected this assembly but I am assuming it has the same quality build as the Westbrass assembly I purchased and show in this video. For some reason, the price of this assembly is more than the one I bought. I suggest that you search Amazon for other sellers and perhaps EBAY too.
Eastman 35201 brass waste & overflow assembly:
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Video showing how I moved a 400 pound tub into my house by myself:
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NOTE: The tubing cutter I show in this video is actually made for pvc pipe, not metal. I will use a proper tubing cutter with 1.5" capacity to get the parts to the right size. 
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UPDATED INFORMATION: I have installed the Westbrass W&O assembly and have added some installation information about it to the affiliate links that are in the description of this video. And I went with plumber's Putty instead of silicone for the drain. 🙂
Very impressive. This man knows his stuff and does a great job teaching us. Love it.
I went through a rather painful experience a few years ago replacing the whole assembly over a period of one year. The elbow was leaking the morning that I was taking my wife to the hospital !! Since then, she had a total of 5 surgeries to remove gall stones (with a trip to emergency, followed by long wait, then surgery) plus a triple bypass heart surgery -- she survived all the surgeries.. I could not afford to work on the plumbing problem because there is only one bathroom in the house. I ended up putting in just a new elbow plus flexible hose to take the water to the laundry tub directly below. I bought the cheap PVC kit ($20) and also the expensive brass kit. I ended up using the PVC kit because I had very limited space behind the tub. I still have the brass kit which I might use to replace the PVC one as a fun project in the future. All the subtle problems & solutions you talked about in your video are exactly the experience I went through on my own ---- I wish I could have watched your video a few year ago !!
What happened to the old fashioned rubber plug stopper that we used on the old tubs when I was a kid. Easy to use and replaced. No maintenance needed. Maybe it's just me but so many modern conveniences are to problematic.
Plumbers putty. They make 2 types. The regulars stuff can stain some materials and the non staining will not.
Great video and great info. Thanks for sharing.
Right from the beginning, from knowing the quality of your work, I had no doubt youd use brass.
I prefer brass as well. I need to remodel my bathroom including replacing the tub and plan to replace the garbage PVC with new brass for durability and longevity.
Just by using your provided costs, this is $12 vs $66. So $48 difference. If I'm going through all the hell to put in a new fixture like a tub that I want to last for decades without trouble, $48 is a pittance over the cost of the project. $48 is a no brainer.
People need to start thinking this way in our society again and we'll actually excel and go much further.
Thanks for the information Mr. Kimball!
I would prefer the brass drain as well if price is not a main concern.
Nice video.
Replaced a few old brass ones that failed, lower horizontal tube corrodes, gets thin and breaks. It’s pvc for me.
Uh, how long did it take for those brass tailpipes to corrode? And what gauge were they? I bet they lasted way longer than any replaced pvc will last. And get the heavier gauge brass.
Sitting water? Are they meant to be sloped?
Plumber's putty is not suitable for a short list of materials (cultured marble or real marble, some plastics, ...). Other than that, the only reason to use silicone is because you cannot or will not learn how to use putty.
They make plumbers putty that will not stain but I don't know if it has the longevity of the old stuff.
Could you provide the link to the Westbrass kit in the notes please? Thanks.
Hi Roy,
Click on the description for links AND some updated information. I installed the assembly in my tub today.
@@herrickkimballthanks much!
Quality of brass these days is terrible, i dont recommend using brass I'm seeing them fail within 6 yrs, water quality also affects its life duration