How To Plumb A Shower Drain - Connecting Shower Drain To Plumbing

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2022
  • In this video I show you how to plumb a shower drain. This is a basic plumbing tutorial that should help you connect most shower drains to plumbing.
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  • @scottsachs2547
    @scottsachs2547 Год назад +22

    Best Video EVER!!!!!!! Love The Ending!!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +3

      Thanks Scott! I wasn’t sure if people would like the outtakes. I appreciate your feedback!

    • @scottsachs2547
      @scottsachs2547 Год назад +1

      @@TheExcellentLaborer It Was Great!!!

    • @carloscarrillo5502
      @carloscarrillo5502 7 месяцев назад +2

      Yes sr of course to me that was the best part 😂

    • @carloscarrillo5502
      @carloscarrillo5502 7 месяцев назад

      I like your videos very clear and I'm wondering if u never get dirty or u dress like that to do the videos 😂😂

    • @devinnorsworthy9154
      @devinnorsworthy9154 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@TheExcellentLaborergreat teacher. Your wife must love you.

  • @harrisond8132
    @harrisond8132 22 дня назад +2

    This guy seems so wholesome, then comes the ending lol

  • @CivilianDan
    @CivilianDan Год назад +8

    That was a fantastic video. I had to pause it and rewind it a bit because you made me laugh so hard near the end.
    Those red arrows you added to the video are great to see specifically what you are talking about. I appreciate the extra effort you take to your make videos understandable.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      Thank you! I was curious to see how people would respond to the outtakes. Thanks a lot for letting me know you like them! I did start adding red arrows and what not to help with learning. I appreciate you watching!

  • @woodwisdomnonsenseandcats4203
    @woodwisdomnonsenseandcats4203 11 месяцев назад +5

    What if you have no access from below? I have no basement. Thanks for all you great videos

  • @yourmasterrenovator86
    @yourmasterrenovator86 4 месяца назад +1

    Very very thorough demonstration! You covered the every single potential points that could've been a question. Very well done! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @symcardnel1741
    @symcardnel1741 11 дней назад

    Josh is the best!!! I gotta dig thru his videos to see how one connects a shower pan drain to plumbing that is set in concrete.
    Gonna be very different, I presume, then how he set and connected this shower pan drain with an open floor below.

    • @symcardnel1741
      @symcardnel1741 11 дней назад

      Was not able to find vid showing how one would connect pan drain to plumbing set in concrete... but...
      ruclips.net/video/_JGtxlFmj3s/видео.htmlsi=q3RBQ9Czjq2-ntAC

  • @jakewood1930
    @jakewood1930 Год назад

    That was great, thank you for taking the time to make this video! The bloopers at the end were a nice touch 😂

  • @davidharrison3074
    @davidharrison3074 Год назад +2

    Love the fact that the purple primer is a must as well. Whether it's code or not, is assures the fittings are cleaned when doing a lot of plumbing. I've used the trap in some situations that have a drain plug on the bottom in case something small would be dropped in the drain. Also depending on a the age of a project, I've added a clean out if code allows for a company to snake a drain out without going through the finished area of a shower or kitchen sink. Most companies who do this always appreciated this for not possibly causing scratches to tile or stainless steel sinks. Thank you for this video Josh. 👍🏻
    I have had a pipe cutter made by Rigid for years that can cut up to 3" plastic and not real bulky.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +2

      Welcome back David! Oh yes purple primer is definitely important to use for many reasons. The inspector always checked to make sure he sees it on the joints. That’s a great idea to add a clean out close to the trap. The only other pipe cutter I have use is the ratchet style. I usually use those for the waterlines. The miter saw has always been a simple effective method for us. Thanks for stopping by and watching the video!

    • @joshuawilson1989
      @joshuawilson1989 Год назад +1

      Our inspectors here (w.v) want to see purple on all connections...

    • @integr8er66
      @integr8er66 Год назад

      @@joshuawilson1989 Ours do not allow purple above the floor. You must use clear primer above grade and purple below.

  • @framnerdan
    @framnerdan Год назад +3

    Man your informative and editing is solid. Love the out takes

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +1

      Hey Amazing Framer! Add upgraded my editing about a month ago. It takes a little more time but the video seem to be better. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for checking out my video!

  • @NogodbutAllahh
    @NogodbutAllahh Год назад +3

    The outtakes were great. You should include them after each video.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +2

      If I get good feedback from there I definitely will. I’m glad you like them. Thanks for watching !

    • @NogodbutAllahh
      @NogodbutAllahh Год назад

      @@TheExcellentLaborer Thanks for your content. Your videos give me a lot of confidence to DIY my projects.

    • @andrewhunsicker6594
      @andrewhunsicker6594 Год назад

      Outtakes are always good. Let’s the rest of us know how “not smoothly” things go sometimes. Keeps it real.

  • @gladdenhandymanllc962
    @gladdenhandymanllc962 Год назад +4

    I love this. This is exactly what I'm about to do to my master shower.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +1

      Excellent! Perfect timing. I’m glad I can help. Good luck on your project!

  • @papa_made
    @papa_made Год назад

    I am so glad to find your Chanel

  • @TheGolfCellar
    @TheGolfCellar 5 месяцев назад +1

    The bloopers killed me, bring them back!😂

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  5 месяцев назад

      Actually have more bloopers for my members. I’m glad you like them!

  • @fuegoman45
    @fuegoman45 Год назад +4

    🤣🤣🤣 Great video brother!! Love the bloopers 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +2

      Hey Todd! I was wondering how people would like to bloopers. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you watching!

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Год назад +3

    @the excellent laborer
    Nothing wrong leaving “outtakes” in the vids and just keep going. Ppl say wrong things, make errors; and yeah might be “unprofessional” when making a video, but shows it happens and human AND YOU RECOVER AND ALWAYS GET THE HOBS DONE👍🏻👍🏻
    Cheers✌🏻

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      I know it’s hard to believe everyone is human sometimes! My theory is if you don’t make mistakes you’re not trying hard enough. So I’m definitely trying hard enough lol thanks for watching!

  • @omnious42
    @omnious42 11 месяцев назад +1

    Haha, loved the bloopers at the end, that was a nice touch for sure

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  11 месяцев назад +1

      I do that every once in a while. If I have some interesting clips, I will do that. Thanks for watching!

  • @jiddukrishnamurti4596
    @jiddukrishnamurti4596 20 дней назад

    My guy, thank you

  • @MrResale
    @MrResale Месяц назад

    really good work

  • @SmittySpeaks
    @SmittySpeaks Год назад +1

    Thanks! You made this very simple, so that even a dummy like me can understand it. I'm going to assume it would be the same principle for a modular home? Looking forward to crawling around under there with any critters that might be lurking under there, lol.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      Hey Rich! I do not work on modular houses but I do assume it would be similar. Yes a crawlspace can be like a dungeon. Thanks for watching!

  • @mellowyellow416
    @mellowyellow416 Год назад

    Its exactly what I wanted

  • @OghomienorJenaskyprosper-ob3gj
    @OghomienorJenaskyprosper-ob3gj 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice job

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson5163 Год назад +3

    Your videos are always great. Very well thought out.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      Thanks Dee! Try to make all of my videos as thorough as possible. Thanks for watching!

  • @RondaRoyal19
    @RondaRoyal19 Год назад

    Thanks for this video...How do we reposition a shower drain from center to right?

  • @ginger69swope12
    @ginger69swope12 Год назад +3

    Please do that at the end of every video. Reminds us that we’re all human

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      That’s too funny! Being human can be challenging lol. That’s for watching!

  • @Hosty_Tim
    @Hosty_Tim Год назад +1

    LOL @ bloopers ... excellent!

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      Thanks for giving me feedback on them. I appreciate that. I’m glad you liked it!

  • @stephencullum8255
    @stephencullum8255 2 месяца назад

    Just did this job on a shower installation. I used rain or shine glue .

  • @Billy28376
    @Billy28376 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well how do I do it when I don’t have access underneath it. Not an option.

  • @flywittzbeats4008
    @flywittzbeats4008 Год назад +7

    Zac Efron is definitely better at building houses than acting.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +1

      I’m not sure who that is but I assume he is an actor. My name is Josh. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-ii6vy3zr9c
    @user-ii6vy3zr9c 8 месяцев назад +1

    How do you unclog that drain?

  • @glamptribe
    @glamptribe 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks

  • @brandonjensen5292
    @brandonjensen5292 Год назад +2

    Sir, this is a family page!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +1

      Hey Brandon! Got to keep it real. Making videos is never as easy as it looks. Thanks for watching!

  • @ronaldstilwell3464
    @ronaldstilwell3464 3 месяца назад +1

    Good video. Thank you. But what if you don't have access below the shower pan? That is my situation.

    • @DirtyWaterwa
      @DirtyWaterwa 3 месяца назад

      I have the same question.

  • @fischerdrywall
    @fischerdrywall 6 месяцев назад +1

    Is that legal to cut the joist like that ?

  • @kennethlee5891
    @kennethlee5891 Год назад

    So for some reason the house that I bought the shower had a sump pump backflow valve attached to the plumbing and that broke do I replace it or just put in PVC to take its place

  • @btmccaskill
    @btmccaskill 5 месяцев назад

    Josh, you connected the drain from underneath vice from inside the bathroom on top of the drain. Did you do this because you had the crawl space available and its easier?

  • @johnmathis141
    @johnmathis141 3 месяца назад

    I looking fot the video you made when.ypu build the shower floor with the shower base you use concrete

  • @lukehaynes481
    @lukehaynes481 Год назад +2

    What if your on a slab

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Год назад +2

    7:16 also make traps when access on bottoms of trap to unscrew and remove things that have fallen Down the sink, ya all know; earrings and rings are notoriously jumping into the sink, shower, drains and even toilets…..along w/ phones 😂

  • @bartosullivan8050
    @bartosullivan8050 Год назад +2

    Good video for someone who has access from below. What's best method for a bathroom above finished space that is inaccessible?

    • @ccyaltr
      @ccyaltr Год назад +2

      I have the same issue. I am guessing you have to have the drain pipe installed first and the pipe measured so when you put the base pan in it is flush. Then when ready to install the base you would prime and glue the drain without being able to twist it for a better seal. Not much room for error, but it can be done.

  • @coreygillum12
    @coreygillum12 3 месяца назад

    Is it necessary to have a vent on a shower drain? Also can I tie that same drain to the kitchen sink drain? New construction. Great video BTW. Thanks
    P.S. This is in an off grid cabin with no toilet.

  • @karlhungus545
    @karlhungus545 Год назад +4

    I don't think I'd ever install a trap that cant be unscrewed. I've had to remove sink and bathroom traps several times over the last 10 years in our house, and I can't imagine how much harder it would have been without them. Thankfully the builder installed them when they built the house (pre-built).

    • @bradhaenitsch1145
      @bradhaenitsch1145 Год назад

      Depending on yer 20 but I would hard pipe it if there’s no access. You rookies got a lot to learn ain’t just gluin pipe

  • @johnnymartinez8783
    @johnnymartinez8783 Год назад

    The ending though....frustration....I normally cuss during a job...but that's me.

  • @bwro66
    @bwro66 Месяц назад

    with that long drop from drain to P trap, have you noticed an increase in noise due to water from the drain splashing in the p trap water?

  • @zds-uc4kk
    @zds-uc4kk Год назад

    Does it matter how long the drain is before the trap? Could it be 8in?

  • @mitchsnyder7514
    @mitchsnyder7514 5 месяцев назад

    Only question would be why not use a ratcheting pvc cutter? I have one that will do 2 1/2" and it works slick with little effort just curious really.

  • @BW-xz6ol
    @BW-xz6ol 10 месяцев назад

    I’m surprised the foggy glades didn’t make it into the outtakes mate.

  • @volkan_boston
    @volkan_boston Год назад +2

    thanks. Do you have the video for sistering that floor joist?

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад +1

      This is not really a sister joist. It is just a joist beside a joist. But yes I can do that eventually. Stay tuned!

  • @webtutorials4279
    @webtutorials4279 Год назад +1

    Great video ! Could you tell the software you use for your video production.

  • @braddbartlett1000
    @braddbartlett1000 4 месяца назад

    Jack hammer time !!!

  • @capn1600
    @capn1600 Год назад +3

    I don’t mean to nitpick but I believe you have to prime and glue the PVC much faster. It seem that you took your time priming and only hurried once the glue was applied. I was always taught that you have to prime and glue real fast in fact you only have seconds in between priming gluing and twisting on. This is only DWV so it won’t be under pressure but otherwise you should do that more quickly. But otherwise I enjoy your videos.

  • @craftpaint1644
    @craftpaint1644 Год назад

    My drain line is so low to the ground that my shower p trap will be above it then require another bend back down to the drain line, is that okay? I don't really have a choice and I live out in the countryside where there's no code enforcement.

  • @aznsketcher
    @aznsketcher 8 месяцев назад

    *"Motherf---!"* ---😅😅😅😅😅making good videos in one shot is hard!

  • @quintecehillstudioqdesigns
    @quintecehillstudioqdesigns Год назад +1

    How far down do you measure the drain pipe before you put the trap on?

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      It depends on the location of the main drain line you’re headed for. Every house is different. Hope that helps!

    • @craftpaint1644
      @craftpaint1644 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/bbqZ12QhoY4/видео.html
      I watched this earlier didn't help me with shower drain but he talks about code distances that might mean something.

    • @Eastbaypisces
      @Eastbaypisces 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@TheExcellentLaborer can it b immediately after the drain well couple inches for p trap

  • @mikesthilaire9807
    @mikesthilaire9807 8 месяцев назад

    Great video but where is your cleanout? My wifes hair constantly clogs my tub and i would hate to have to cut it off to find the clog and snake it!

  • @thedudefromU
    @thedudefromU Год назад +1

    How to vent it? How close to the P trap does the vent go?

    • @Miguel.Garcia
      @Miguel.Garcia 5 месяцев назад

      Has to be Within 5 ft I believe

  • @RC-ot5nw
    @RC-ot5nw 7 месяцев назад

    How can you put a trap under a slab after you set it in a shower?

    • @caleboxender8675
      @caleboxender8675 4 месяца назад

      Ideally there should already be a trap in the plumbing under your slab somewhere. Doing a building right now where the sink and shower connect under the slab, then down the line before the septic there is a trap under the slab near the outside of the building. If you can’t smell septic/sewer coming from the drain, that is probably the case.

  • @toddmartin4156
    @toddmartin4156 Год назад

    But that floor joist!!! ARRRGG!

  • @brianlittle717
    @brianlittle717 2 месяца назад

    You cut the pipe below the joist and added on to it with a coupling. Why didn’t you just use the right length pipe to begin with?

  • @adrianamolina9899
    @adrianamolina9899 Год назад

    Ballpark how much would this cost if I had to hire a plumber to do?😅

  • @Beans300
    @Beans300 Год назад +19

    Okay but what if there is no crawlspace...?

    • @bored9611
      @bored9611 10 месяцев назад +19

      You flip the building upside down

    • @adamjosey317
      @adamjosey317 9 месяцев назад +2

      Run pvc high and cut in drain after

    • @yourmasterrenovator86
      @yourmasterrenovator86 4 месяца назад +2

      In that case, piping gets done before the flooring and the plumber faces a floor where the pipes are extended above the floor

  • @joshuawilson1989
    @joshuawilson1989 Год назад +1

    Awesome I am a new start up and would be grateful if you had any old tools to donate to my business . i learned a lot from ya .. Love from w.v.

    • @TheExcellentLaborer
      @TheExcellentLaborer  Год назад

      Glad to hear about your new start up Joshua! It takes time but once you get your name established you will do well. Thanks for watching!

    • @joshuawilson1989
      @joshuawilson1989 Год назад

      @@TheExcellentLaborer My grandpa's business (building \ remodeling) I'm going to keep going.. ☝

  • @mytube30005
    @mytube30005 4 месяца назад

    You don't need vent for shower?

    • @chrisalister2297
      @chrisalister2297 3 месяца назад

      UPC code, mim 2" drain for a shower and your mim distance for a trap arm to a vent is 5 feet, but most inspectors will allow 6 to 7 feet. I would ask your local building dept. what they would like to see.

  • @gabu8065
    @gabu8065 4 месяца назад

    What if it’s first floor

  • @carlosmoya5277
    @carlosmoya5277 Год назад

    What’s the point of putting the coupling?

    • @ccyaltr
      @ccyaltr Год назад

      Because the pipe coming up was already installed and glued. He had to join those 2 pipes. If you used the trap with threads he could have just used one long piece from the drain to the j with no coupling needed.

  • @nelsonta00
    @nelsonta00 11 месяцев назад

    bruh thats a lot of leg room under the house

  • @OICU-go8bf
    @OICU-go8bf Год назад +8

    Hacking up the whole floor joist, not ideal. Just shave a portion at the top of the joist with a hole saw just enough for a 45 degree street elbow, add a short piece of pipe to gain space away from the joist, add regular 45 degree elbow down to where you want the trap and carry on.

    • @craftpaint1644
      @craftpaint1644 Год назад +2

      When a guy is obsessed with centering the shower drain I guess this is what happens 🙃

    • @Zacharylewiis
      @Zacharylewiis Год назад +1

      Doesn’t matter as long as you support the opposite side of the joyce

    • @omarreynold6782
      @omarreynold6782 Год назад +1

      Would've been easier to just move the shower drain... That's what I would've done in my house... Hell with it being center

    • @pastrami00
      @pastrami00 Год назад +5

      @@omarreynold6782 Can't move the drain for many prefab shower pans

    • @omarreynold6782
      @omarreynold6782 Год назад

      @@pastrami00 true... Unless it's a fiber glass pan

  • @brendalee569
    @brendalee569 3 месяца назад

    to many ads 2.36

  • @wcorgier9962
    @wcorgier9962 Год назад

    Et si tu n’as pas de sous sol!

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Год назад +1

    You're fogging up

  • @Coach-AB
    @Coach-AB 6 месяцев назад

    love it
    hhhhh