when doing the dry fit draw pencil or paint pen marks on the pipe and fittings to show exactly where you want the pipes to be this will assist in lining up the connections and make for a perfect fit.
I saw a tip somewhere when you dry assemble it all, mark a notch with a pen on the pipes and then line the notchs up when your gluing them together to ensure it’s all in the correct positions...
@@Housebarons, I agree 100%! Thats happened to EVERYDAY PLOMBERS, BECAUSE, THEY SO MUCH USE TO IT, THEY CAN DO IT "w/clothed eyes"! But NO PEOPLE, to whom "YOU" TRY to DELIVER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION!
Good video, my current set up is all rigged together...pvc,metal, compression fittings. I've been looking at it & overthinking it. This really simplifies it
I subscribed. I'm a "wannabe" handywoman, I usually do that stuff in my house. I'm about to renovate the bathroom & this video helps a lot. I got the kit to install the bathtub now I feel like I'm ready to do the job.
Hey Rogabc, That’s awesome! Thx for subscribing and welcome! We hope our videos serve as a helpful source of info on your projects. We certainly appreciate your willing “can do” attitude. It will serve you well. Regarding the drain kit you purchased, Im not sure exactly what’s provided. But I’ve noticed in our video that we did not address well the drain fitment. Here is a copy of a reply I sent to someone earlier regarding using plumbers putty. It’s important for a leakfree drain. Before screwing the drain pieces together ( comprised of a chrome top piece in the tub and PVC bottom piece underneath the tub with the tub sandwiched in between) : “With the plumbers putty, take about a ping pong ball size of the putty from the container, roll it out like you are making a snake till the roll is about as long as a pencil and a little fatter than a pencil. Then that “snake” of putty gets wrapped around the silver / chrome drain under the lip of that chrome drain piece . That way, when you screw the silver drain piece in to the pvc bottom piece, the extra plumbers putty will squish out. What remains squished/trapped between the drain and the tub forms a water tight seal.” Hope that helps. Thx for viewing!
Why would you put the thicker part at the top in the thinner part at the bottom I would think that it would be reversed since it's going into an angle downward for that gasket at the top for the water to drain I'm confused
You forgot the part where it leaks in 3 places and you have your clients fiend son in a head lock on the front lawn cause he stole all your brass and copper.
How's the p-trap work for tubs? Looking at my plumbing, i can visually see all the same parts your showing but the rest is under dirt. ( & clogged up) should i dig further and replace that too? Its old thin metal pipe (not cast iron).
Hey Osama..., I guess it all depends on your particular problems. But tub p-traps work like all p-traps - a trap for water to stop sewer gasses from getting past. If you have room and the skills, go for it. Just make sure you have room to work. Thx fir watching!
Hi again, this is great help. How do I secure the tub down so it doesn't move? Instead of trying to attach to wall can I just put a 2×4 against the front and attach it tight to wedge. I have to look and see if there are holes in metal to attach. Also what kind of piping do I add under the tiny cabin, I have a black curved boot
Great question - Is the tiny house on wheels? Never had to deal with a tub moving. Typically a fiberglass or steel tub has an edge on long side. That is usually fastened in first, then Durarock/ cement board for the wall resting on top of that long tub upper edge. Thats for a house- Not sure if on wheels- thats more RV design. Never done that. Thx again for watching
Hey Diana, Fun! If it’s a steel tub you have much more strength. Plastic or fiberglass- ???. Support on ends is partial solution. How about support long side from underneath - maybe a 2x4 post support from floor up under lip at middle of long edge? Before any wall finishes make sure everything is solid. It will ultimately be a judgement call…
Z33! Exactly! Every one explains, what you know, like 1,2,3! And NO ONE gives you detail explanation, how to screw it TOGETHER TOP w/BOTTOM, SO WOULD BE NO LEAK!?
i had some problem with my bathtub drain when i removed the drainage i seen that the drain screwed to a short one inch metal adapter and the adapter than screwed to the PVC that is why my drain was high and water stayed in the tub this is the house that i just bought is it always like this or since the drain was smaller they used the adapter ?? need to install new but decent price tub any suggestion thx
Hey John, It seems like you found the problem. May see if you can find a drain sized so you don’t need that adapter - just screw drain right into the pvc. Or if you want to avoid buying a whole new tub, then replace drain pipes with a new kit. Hope that helps. Thx for watching!
@@HousebaronsThanks Do u have a link for your tub ?? Is it easy to replace the pipe and install the new tub i did install a shower pan before and did the plumbing under it but never installed a bath tub do u have a you tub to show a complete installation thx
Hey John, Here is the link for the tub install. It’s pretty straight forward. The biggest part is aligning the existing drain pipe with the new tub drain. I believe they make an offset pipe or somewhat flexible tube to help align them if they are a little off. But really - they will likely line up since tubs are pretty standard. Just “measure twice” as the saying goes and you’ll be good. ruclips.net/video/gG8u487Y8r8/видео.html Thx again!
Hi i am trying to install my new tub i bought the new kit and line up the hole but the only problem is the that drain is almost less than half inch lower than the tub hole that is after placing the first rubber gasket that comes with the drain so if I add additional rubber gasket it will be good but is that ok need your opinion please thx
Hey John, If I’m understanding you correctly, the drain tube from the overflow to the bottom drain is too long leaving you with a gap under your main tub drain. So if you cut the overflow drain tube by a half inch, that should bring your bottom drain up and touching it as it should be. That make sense?
Hey Blue.., Almost anything is possible. Considerations. 1) Removing a sink will leave a hole in counter top. Probably need a new countertop. 2) height of bathroom cabinets is? A free standing sink can be 6 or so inches above countertop so if you base cabinets are 30 inches tall - problem not to tall. If your base cabinets are 36 tall already, you may need a shorter cabinet. The plumbing is simple - no problem there. End of the story… if you like how it looks, it’s perfect! Thx for watching.
Great video. That's the same tub I'm working on, but your drain kit is better looking than my generic HD kit. You made it look easy, so my plan is tomorrow I will buy a better looking kit and get a better test fit before gluing.
Hey Diana, As for inside the room, Maybe use linoleum or LVL plank flooring which is not affected by water. Plus water should not go through it. From the underside??? I would hope the tiny house (on wheels) has a water proof undercarriage. But using LVL plank / or linoleum is a good floor to not allow water seepage through it. Thx again!
Hey Michael, Yes. Between bottom of drain and the top of the drain hole in the tub. There is probably a rubber gasket under the tub which needs nothing. Thx for watching!
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if the drain pipe this unit ties into in the ground has to be secured in some way? That’s what I’m having issues with.
The crucial question is... Did you install the clearflo to the pipe before dropping a tub? The most interesting part is how to drop the tub to the clear flow.
@@troop210, Actually! He doing THIS DELIBERATLY, TO GET YOUR DETAILD ATTANTION, WHERE TO PUT RUBER GUSKET!? BECAUSE LOTS OF DIYselfers ALWAYS MEXTUP! AND HAVE A PROBLEM LATER!
He George, that beautiful creature is Avi, the pit bull mix. Caleb, who is Dave's son, rescued her from a scary pound. She will be appearing a lot in our new project, 115 year old house renovation. Thanks for your comment!
Hey Rickey, No video. Maybe try a rubberized / fernco fitting if it’s just slightly misaligned. If it’s a lot out of alignment, you made need to cut out some of the old cast iron branch and replumb with a fernco and new pvc. No small job I’m sure! Thx for watching!
nobody ever shows the alignment from the main waste to the tub waste. They always show just the top plumbing. I m having a hard time getting the bottom 2" pipe to align with the main waste that goes to the p-trap.
Hi FerrisBueller 2000, awesome, it is pretty interesting to see how things actually work. By the way, my wife has put Ferris Bueller's Day Off on at our house at least 15 times or more! Thanks for your comment!
Well done. But I'm looking for how to put the drain under the house. Like to see foundations torn up, break concrete, and crazy reno stuff. Still one of the better done DIY. My compliments.
Hey Jorge, Yes. Standard 1.5 inch pipes except for the pieces that connect to the drain and overflow - those are specially designed to connect there ( specific for bathtubs) . Thx for watching.
I don't know what were you watching. All what was there is how to glue the pipe -without even showing alignment marks! At 2:10 the overflow gasket he puts up side down. The thinner side goes UP! Where is the plumbers putty??? Did you see how to connect it to the drain pipe? I didn't...
I was hoping to see if you put the drain pipe on the tub and then install it in one piece, or if you tied the drain pipes to the ground first before installing the tub?
Hey Street…, We had drain pipes on the tub and then connected at floor joint. Multiple ways to approach depending on you access to them. Thx for watching!
2:19 i thought that foam part went on the inside of the tub. I cut and glue all the parts like that. Hopefully it still fits fine after putting it on the back
Hey GT.... Ouch. I’d try and correct that. Not sure how long that will last OR if it will work. The gasket we used has a bevel to it as well which may also cause a weak seal on the wrong side. Thx for watching.
Hey Jim, Top drain piece?? The top ( overflow ) is attached with screws into the pvc on other side of tub. The chrome piece - the top portion of the bottom drain is screwed into a threaded pvc piece that is underneath / bottom side of tub. The drain kit should have all the appropriate parts. Hope that helps. Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons ok thank you. Doesn't turning the bottom piece into the PVC cause strain on the PVC that could make the glued fittings come loose and leak? I see plumbers turning them really tightly.
Hey Jim, We made out connection and then hooked up the tub drain plumbing lines to the main drain lines. But if you are just replacing the top portion, the drain lines should be ok. Because it’s typically metal drain basket going into plastic, you want to be careful not to overdue it. Whether you have a drain gasket or using plumbers putty, that should be plenty to seal it well with it being “tight but not too tight”. Hope that helps.
Hi, my drain kit has pvc nuts that screw in together, do I have to also use glue on those parts? Im a 61 year old woman, building my own tiny cabin, but dont know plumbing
Hey Diana, No glue! Watch a bunch of videos to get the best perspective. But glue could cause problems down the road. Most kits come with washers or are designed to self-seal ( like a compression fitting). Ask at the big box home store - often times employees there have a good amount of real world experience. If you find someone going into great detail in explaining, then its likely they know their stuff. Also buy a DIY renovation / plumbing / handyman kinds of book - very helpful! BTW - way to go and take on the tiny home! Impressive! you will learn TONS of stuff over the build. Thx for watching!
Is there anything I could have done that would completely prevent the tub from draining? I recently installed a new tub with an identical drain system, and now it doesn't drain. Not even very slowly
Hey Michael, The old plumbing adage “ tight but not too tight” applies. As you screw in the drain, the excess plumber putty will ooze out. The metal drain typically screws in to a plastic elbow under the tub so be mindful of risks of stripping the plastic fitting. So tight enough with out doing damage. Remember, the drain isn’t under pressure. Once you get it put together you can fill the tub and look for leaks. But my guess is you won’t have any.
I redid the plumbing on my tub, and water sips around the bottom gasket. I tighten it really hard - the first time I was half tight and it was dripping quickly, the 2nd time I tried really hard until I felt the rubber really pushing against my torque. Any advice.
Yes Andrei, The Teflon tape fills the super small gaps. Wrap around the male threads 4-5 times. As you tighten the pieces together, you should feel it get harder to turn as you progress. Hope this helps. Btw - use the white Teflon tape.
@@Housebarons Sure does, from what I read I also see that silicone is stronly needed (plumber's putty seems to be a classic option but it has less hold from what I read).
Hey LRJ, I don’t think we have one yet. The fiberglass tubs are generally supported on one side by a horizontal 2x4 under the tub side lip. The bottom of the tub is also supported from underneath by a ‘mud bed ‘ - which is basically laying down a pile of 4-1 mortar mix and then setting the tub on it and pushing the tub down and level. Once the mud bed tries, the bottom of the tub will be well supported. Good luck.
Thank you for your video! I am also doing a full gut and total renovation. What did ya put under the tub for support? I was thinking of what to use to reduce or minimize cracking.
Hey Vic, The floor has a plywood sub floor and cement board base for the tile. As such the floor is quite inflexible. The tub itself spanned two floor joists in between which was the floor drain and p- trap. The fiberglass tub has adjustable feet to support it well. There really was not much risk of the floor or tub cracking in any way. Hope that helps. Thx for the question and the views.
A friend of mine actually poured a thin layer of self leveling concrete on top of the sub floor when he installed his cheap fiberglass tub and then seated the tub in that to prevent flexing. He said that worked great and that the bottom of his tub has zero flex and feels solid as the old cast tub that he replaced.
@@MsCFournier do you lay tile under the tub first or do you put the tub down on plywood directly? im trying to prevent moisture from rotting out the joists beneath over time.
You mean the plumbers putty? It provides an extra seal to prevent any water from leaking through. If the threads aren't tight and sealed, water can slowly leak through over time, and cause unseen water damage over time. Edit: which can weaken the floor below it and making it an expensive repair.
Thank you . this is super helpful. Do you only apply plumbers putty to the bottom drain and not the overflow? Also with the glueing, I've seen some people scuff the pipe with sandpaper instead of use primer. Is either method suffucient?
Hey A M, We only used plumbers putty on the bottom drain. The top drain has a ruberish gasket on the backside to make good seal. The front is fine as is ... so water can flow into the overflow as it reaches the bottom of that opening. As for scuffing the pipe - we don’t. The chemical bond made by the glue essentially welds the two pieces together. I’ve seen a bunch of plumbers over the years and never seen them scuff the pipes ( for what it’s worth). Thx again for the comment and question!
Hey Robert, Check the instructions with the drain. It should tell you with what it is compatible. If no luck there, contact the drain manufacturer. It’s a pretty important connection which you want to get right.
Yo idk but my pipe for my bath completely came off and its just dangling. What would I do? I have no clue. Theres nothing there to attach it to the bath
Hey Ayan, The drain pipe attaches to the overflow ( top tub drain) and the bottom drain. Where did it detach? The top drain is often held by 2 screws or so. The bottom drain is 2 parts - inside the tub screw drain that goes through the hole in tub and screws into the bottom of the drain pipe from outside/ underneath the tub. It makes like a screw sandwich with the tub skin in the middle.
@@Housebarons it detatched straight from the actual bath wher the tub basket was. From what I am seeing there are no screws or anything from what I can see. The pipe is just dangling below the pipe. My guess here is sinse the tub basket broke that the pipe dropped and started dangling. I have also found out that the rubber gasket is not there either. I dont really want to call a plumber since this seems to simpe for it.
Hey Ayan, If you can get to it all, go ahead and try to replace it. It should have a rubber gasket anyway. If you can get your hands on everything, you are right - it’s pretty straightforward.
Hey Ayan, They sell tub drain kits to replace everything. You’ll probably need to cut / repair where the drain pipe connects to the p-trap. Check out this video for PVC pipe repair if you are not familiar... ruclips.net/video/2pIOo58BmJo/видео.html Hope that helps!
Keep your plumbing and electrics separate, for whatever reason if you get a small leak it can I have severe consequences if that touches any of the electrics
I would have liked to have seen the existing ground connection to the new PVC. When I took out my old tub from the 70's, they chunked out the concrete to shape a 'bowl', and had the tub draining into the "concrete bowl", which leads to the outflow of the house. That just looks wrong to me... yes or no???
Hey Alien…, The house is 40 yrs old … maybe part of the reason. But all outlets in bath are on GFCI for safety s against water hazards. Thx for watching.
That's what I was looking for too. I'm going with a glued assembly instead of slip-joint and am unclear if the "tailpiece" SCH40 should be glued directly into the trap, or if some kind of union should be used. Also, does the drain assembly get glued in, then attached to the tub, or do you attach the assembly to the tub and set it right down into the trap and glue it in?
Just finished mine tonight thank God for smart people on youtube
Hey Dustin,
Great job - congrats! And thx for watching!
Wow it's magically installed
when doing the dry fit draw pencil or paint pen marks on the pipe and fittings to show exactly where you want the pipes to be this will assist in lining up the connections and make for a perfect fit.
Hey Cuda,
Thx for the tip. Sounds good.
As he did in the video......LOL
Great video showing how all the gaskets and pieces fit together as a kit.
Hey Dhofar,
Thanks. And thx for watching!
Thanks for video! I have the exact tub. Thanks again
Hi Me24U Jones, glad this video helped. Hope all went well with your bathtub drain install. Thanks for your comment!
I saw a tip somewhere
when you dry assemble it all, mark a notch with a pen on the pipes and then line the notchs up when your gluing them together to ensure it’s all in the correct positions...
Hey PC.....
That’s the way to go. Great tip!
Thx for watching and sharing
@@Housebarons, I agree 100%! Thats happened to EVERYDAY PLOMBERS, BECAUSE, THEY SO MUCH USE TO IT, THEY CAN DO IT "w/clothed eyes"! But NO PEOPLE, to whom "YOU" TRY to DELIVER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION!
Very helpful, thanks home piece
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks sir you 're a big PRO
Good video, my current set up is all rigged together...pvc,metal, compression fittings. I've been looking at it & overthinking it. This really simplifies it
Great video and explanation!
I’m glad it was helpful!
I subscribed. I'm a "wannabe" handywoman, I usually do that stuff in my house. I'm about to renovate the bathroom & this video helps a lot. I got the kit to install the bathtub now I feel like I'm ready to do the job.
Hey Rogabc,
That’s awesome! Thx for subscribing and welcome! We hope our videos serve as a helpful source of info on your projects.
We certainly appreciate your willing “can do” attitude. It will serve you well.
Regarding the drain kit you purchased, Im not sure exactly what’s provided. But I’ve noticed in our video that we did not address well the drain fitment.
Here is a copy of a reply I sent to someone earlier regarding using plumbers putty. It’s important for a leakfree drain.
Before screwing the drain pieces together ( comprised of a chrome top piece in the tub and PVC bottom piece underneath the tub with the tub sandwiched in between) :
“With the plumbers putty, take about a ping pong ball size of the putty from the container, roll it out like you are making a snake till the roll is about as long as a pencil and a little fatter than a pencil. Then that “snake” of putty gets wrapped around the silver / chrome drain under the lip of that chrome drain piece . That way, when you screw the silver drain piece in to the pvc bottom piece, the extra plumbers putty will squish out. What remains squished/trapped between the drain and the tub forms a water tight seal.”
Hope that helps.
Thx for viewing!
@@Housebarons oh thanks!! I read that comment already & check for that "plumbers putty" stuff. Thank you 👍👍
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Why would you put the thicker part at the top in the thinner part at the bottom I would think that it would be reversed since it's going into an angle downward for that gasket at the top for the water to drain I'm confused
Very clear nice video let me try.God bless you.
Hey Oscar,
Thx for the kind words. Hope your project goes well. Thx for watching & God bless you too!
This is exactly what I needed to move forward, thank you for sharing you time, knowledge, and wisgome❤️👍🏾
H Jerri, glad it was helpful! Let us know how your install goes, good luck!
Great video thanks
it help my dad and I so much Thankyou!
Hey Daniel,
Awesome! Glad to hear you guys had some success. Thx for watching!
Great video !!!
Hey Jesse,
Thx for watching!
Thick part of upper gasket for overflow likely on the bottom.
Can you install that tee horizontal for above ground tubs ?
Not sure I’m following??
Do you have to cut the old p trap and refit it?
Do you know where they bought the invisible conduit for the electrical running by the water lines?
This is literally the tub and drain kit I have to install!
Hi Lance, awesome! Hope all goes well with your install, let us know how it works out!
I bought a kit and it said that it had instructions inside. I open the box and no instructions...and here I am. 😂 thanks for the video.
Hey Lucero & Grant,
Good to hear. Thx for the comment!
Exactly why I'm here
Thought the same thing....the instructions were rolled up in the long pipe...👍
Thanks great job explaining everything
Hey vintage…,
Thx much !
Thank you for sharing .
Hey Mary,
Thx for watching!
This is helpful!
Hi Louie, if you take on this project we hope your bathtub drain install goes well! Thanks for the comment!
Real Good Video 👍
Hey Keeping,
Thx for watching!
Great vid! Thanks a ton!
Hi Terrell, glad you liked it! Hope your drain install went well!
Thank you so much 👍👍
Most welcome 😊
Good job
Hey wenry,
Thx for watching!
Great info! Thanks
Hi I Ismail, thanks for your comment and good luck if you install a bathtub drain!
You forgot the part where it leaks in 3 places and you have your clients fiend son in a head lock on the front lawn cause he stole all your brass and copper.
Oh - ouch! Thx for watching!
😂
How's the p-trap work for tubs? Looking at my plumbing, i can visually see all the same parts your showing but the rest is under dirt. ( & clogged up) should i dig further and replace that too? Its old thin metal pipe (not cast iron).
Hey Osama...,
I guess it all depends on your particular problems. But tub p-traps work like all p-traps - a trap for water to stop sewer gasses from getting past.
If you have room and the skills, go for it. Just make sure you have room to work.
Thx fir watching!
I'm doing the same trying to find the right p trap
Replace it while you can. It's a lot tougher to fix after installing a tub and finishing the rest of the bathroom around the tub
I have the same problem how much would it cost to replace that part ?.
Hey Robert,
Plumbers get pretty expensive. Maybe a handyman ? Honestly don’t know price. We are prone to DIY.
Thx for watching!
Hi again, this is great help. How do I secure the tub down so it doesn't move? Instead of trying to attach to wall can I just put a 2×4 against the front and attach it tight to wedge. I have to look and see if there are holes in metal to attach. Also what kind of piping do I add under the tiny cabin, I have a black curved boot
Great question - Is the tiny house on wheels? Never had to deal with a tub moving. Typically a fiberglass or steel tub has an edge on long side. That is usually fastened in first, then Durarock/ cement board for the wall resting on top of that long tub upper edge. Thats for a house- Not sure if on wheels- thats more RV design. Never done that.
Thx again for watching
@@Housebarons not on wheels, it's a lofted barn turned into a tiny house
Hey Diana,
Fun!
If it’s a steel tub you have much more strength. Plastic or fiberglass- ???. Support on ends is partial solution. How about support long side from underneath - maybe a 2x4 post support from floor up under lip at middle of long edge?
Before any wall finishes make sure everything is solid. It will ultimately be a judgement call…
Very helpful! Thank you for sharing.
Hey Dimwitts,
Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting us know. And thanks for watching!
no plumbers putty on the top insert of the drain?
He said plumber's putty early on in the video
So how do you seal the drain to the tube going to the sewer??
Z33! Exactly! Every one explains, what you know, like 1,2,3! And NO ONE gives you detail explanation, how to screw it TOGETHER TOP w/BOTTOM, SO WOULD BE NO LEAK!?
@@valentinasoubbotina2936 In my case the pipe going into the slab is a clean pipe with no threads, so nothing can be screwed together....
@@Z33Garage, i,m talking about the top metal part inside of the tub, which has to be connected /screwd w/bottom metal part...
Gluing...
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Did you use putty for the gasket underneath the tub or just set it on there?
Hey ard…,
Just set it in on top - No putty underneath as it has its own gasket underneath.
Thx for watching!
i had some problem with my bathtub drain when i removed the drainage i seen that the drain screwed to a short one inch metal adapter and the adapter than screwed to the PVC that is why my drain was high and water stayed in the tub this is the house that i just bought is it always like this or since the drain was smaller they used the adapter ?? need to install new but decent price tub any suggestion thx
Hey John,
It seems like you found the problem. May see if you can find a drain sized so you don’t need that adapter - just screw drain right into the pvc.
Or if you want to avoid buying a whole new tub, then replace drain pipes with a new kit.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching!
@@HousebaronsThanks Do u have a link for your tub ?? Is it easy to replace the pipe and install the new tub i did install a shower pan before and did the plumbing under it but never installed a bath tub do u have a you tub to show a complete installation thx
Hey John,
Here is the link for the tub install.
It’s pretty straight forward. The biggest part is aligning the existing drain pipe with the new tub drain. I believe they make an offset pipe or somewhat flexible tube to help align them if they are a little off. But really - they will likely line up since tubs are pretty standard. Just “measure twice” as the saying goes and you’ll be good.
ruclips.net/video/gG8u487Y8r8/видео.html
Thx again!
Thanks very helpful.
Hey joe joe,
Glad to hear it! Thx for watching.
Hi i am trying to install my new tub i bought the new kit and line up the hole but the only problem is the that drain is almost less than half inch lower than the tub hole that is after placing the first rubber gasket that comes with the drain so if I add additional rubber gasket it will be good but is that ok need your opinion please thx
Hey John,
If I’m understanding you correctly, the drain tube from the overflow to the bottom drain is too long leaving you with a gap under your main tub drain.
So if you cut the overflow drain tube by a half inch, that should bring your bottom drain up and touching it as it should be.
That make sense?
Hello have a question, can I have my bathroom sink removed and put a free standing tub in its place ? Is it possible
Hey Blue..,
Almost anything is possible. Considerations. 1) Removing a sink will leave a hole in counter top. Probably need a new countertop.
2) height of bathroom cabinets is? A free standing sink can be 6 or so inches above countertop so if you base cabinets are 30 inches tall - problem not to tall. If your base cabinets are 36 tall already, you may need a shorter cabinet.
The plumbing is simple - no problem there.
End of the story… if you like how it looks, it’s perfect!
Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons thank you very much great information 🤗👍👍
This is SUPER helpful👌🏽
Great video. That's the same tub I'm working on, but your drain kit is better looking than my generic HD kit. You made it look easy, so my plan is tomorrow I will buy a better looking kit and get a better test fit before gluing.
Where did you end up finding a better kit?
Lowes
Should I put poly on the subfloor to help against mold?
Hey Diana,
As for inside the room, Maybe use linoleum or LVL plank flooring which is not affected by water. Plus water should not go through it. From the underside??? I would hope the tiny house (on wheels) has a water proof undercarriage.
But using LVL plank / or linoleum is a good floor to not allow water seepage through it.
Thx again!
@@Housebarons thanks
Nice job . Thanks
Hi Sea69Man, good luck if you install a bathtub drain. Thanks for your comment!
good tutorial!
Hey Joshua,
Thx so much!
Plumbers putty between drain and tub from top or no?
Hey Michael,
Yes. Between bottom of drain and the top of the drain hole in the tub.
There is probably a rubber gasket under the tub which needs nothing.
Thx for watching!
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if the drain pipe this unit ties into in the ground has to be secured in some way? That’s what I’m having issues with.
The crucial question is...
Did you install the clearflo to the pipe before dropping a tub?
The most interesting part is how to drop the tub to the clear flow.
Great video 👍👏
Hey Michael,
Thx for the kind words! And thx for viewing too. 😃
I'll be back to watch more
Awesome Michael,
Great to hear that. We’ll keep building up the content!
What about the plumbers putty??
Yeah thats what im wondering! Guess he just used one of the flat washer things like he put on the bottom end of drain cap
Nope he forgot
Sure! ROBERT! EVERYONE ASCKING, HOW TO SEAL? (WOULD BE NO LEAK)!
@@troop210, Actually! He doing THIS DELIBERATLY, TO GET YOUR DETAILD ATTANTION, WHERE TO PUT RUBER GUSKET!? BECAUSE LOTS OF DIYselfers ALWAYS MEXTUP! AND HAVE A PROBLEM LATER!
No worries ..I like diyers.. they call a real plumber lik me when they diy..
For about 3 seconds, I legit thought that was a black chicken at 1:28. Gotta get some better glasses. 😂
He George, that beautiful creature is Avi, the pit bull mix. Caleb, who is Dave's son, rescued her from a scary pound. She will be appearing a lot in our new project, 115 year old house renovation. Thanks for your comment!
Do you have a video showing connecting new pvc Ptrap to old cast iron branch that is not in alignment?
Hey Rickey,
No video. Maybe try a rubberized / fernco fitting if it’s just slightly misaligned.
If it’s a lot out of alignment, you made need to cut out some of the old cast iron branch and replumb with a fernco and new pvc.
No small job I’m sure!
Thx for watching!
TFS! In your opinion, which is better to use for durability when replacing the drain pipe, PVC kit or brass kit? Thank you!
Hey Mio,
PVC is fine. Not expecting it to fail. So far so good.
Thx for watching!
Thank you so much!
Well done 👍
Hey Ricardo,
Thx for the kind words!!
nobody ever shows the alignment from the main waste to the tub waste. They always show just the top plumbing. I m having a hard time getting the bottom 2" pipe to align with the main waste that goes to the p-trap.
I kept waiting for the plumb bob for drain alignment but guess not
Ty. 1st time seeing a drain =)
Hi FerrisBueller 2000, awesome, it is pretty interesting to see how things actually work. By the way, my wife has put Ferris Bueller's Day Off on at our house at least 15 times or more! Thanks for your comment!
Me encanta este video muy bien explicado y amo a los perritos 🦮🐕🦺💕
Well done.
But I'm looking for how to put the drain under the house.
Like to see foundations torn up, break concrete, and crazy reno stuff.
Still one of the better done DIY. My compliments.
Hey Anony,
Thx for the compliment! And thx for watching!
I know that there is a video out there ...
Best to use a slip joint for adjust ability and servicing, when you glue solid pieces together makes it a total pain.
Best to not use a leak prone slip joint especially when this is hidden plumbing. It will leak eventually.
@@neoconfirst7694 always load slip joint with plumbers putty. No way its leaking or working loose.
are these pipes standard? are they all 1.5"
Hey Jorge,
Yes. Standard 1.5 inch pipes except for the pieces that connect to the drain and overflow - those are specially designed to connect there ( specific for bathtubs) .
Thx for watching.
Bumpy side down or up for the gasket?
Hey mount…,
Id guess down. Not sure ours is identical.
Thx for watching!
Wow, very very helpful! Thanks so much for taking time to make this video. I know exactly what to do now.
Hey Don,
Thank you for watching! Hope it goes well!
I don't know what were you watching. All what was there is how to glue the pipe -without even showing alignment marks!
At 2:10 the overflow gasket he puts up side down. The thinner side goes UP!
Where is the plumbers putty???
Did you see how to connect it to the drain pipe?
I didn't...
I was hoping to see if you put the drain pipe on the tub and then install it in one piece, or if you tied the drain pipes to the ground first before installing the tub?
Hey Street…,
We had drain pipes on the tub and then connected at floor joint. Multiple ways to approach depending on you access to them.
Thx for watching!
2:19 i thought that foam part went on the inside of the tub. I cut and glue all the parts like that. Hopefully it still fits fine after putting it on the back
Hey GT....
Ouch. I’d try and correct that. Not sure how long that will last OR if it will work. The gasket we used has a bevel to it as well which may also cause a weak seal on the wrong side.
Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons I ended up not using the seal at all and just put a whole bunch of caulking (Dap 3.0 kitchen, bath and plumbing).
My old drain had a vent to the attic. I didn’t see any new assemblies with these, are they necessary?
You must always vent every drain in the house. Yes, it is certainly necessary.
Normally that top drain piece screws into the tub itself not the PVC, right?
Hey Jim,
Top drain piece??
The top ( overflow ) is attached with screws into the pvc on other side of tub.
The chrome piece - the top portion of the bottom drain is screwed into a threaded pvc piece that is underneath / bottom side of tub. The drain kit should have all the appropriate parts.
Hope that helps.
Thx for watching.
@@Housebarons ok thank you. Doesn't turning the bottom piece into the PVC cause strain on the PVC that could make the glued fittings come loose and leak? I see plumbers turning them really tightly.
Hey Jim,
We made out connection and then hooked up the tub drain plumbing lines to the main drain lines.
But if you are just replacing the top portion,
the drain lines should be ok.
Because it’s typically metal drain basket going into plastic, you want to be careful not to overdue it.
Whether you have a drain gasket or using plumbers putty, that should be plenty to seal it well with it being “tight but not too tight”.
Hope that helps.
Hi, my drain kit has pvc nuts that screw in together, do I have to also use glue on those parts? Im a 61 year old woman, building my own tiny cabin, but dont know plumbing
Hey Diana,
No glue! Watch a bunch of videos to get the best perspective. But glue could cause problems down the road. Most kits come with washers or are designed to self-seal ( like a compression fitting).
Ask at the big box home store - often times employees there have a good amount of real world experience. If you find someone going into great detail in explaining, then its likely they know their stuff. Also buy a DIY renovation / plumbing / handyman kinds of book - very helpful!
BTW - way to go and take on the tiny home! Impressive! you will learn TONS of stuff over the build.
Thx for watching!
@@Housebarons I got the pipes done yay! Thanks
Hey Diana,
Great to hear! Go job! Hope all goes well on your build!!
Is there anything I could have done that would completely prevent the tub from draining? I recently installed a new tub with an identical drain system, and now it doesn't drain. Not even very slowly
Hey Justin,
That’s a puzzle - sometimes tubs have built in plugs/ stopper… is that open?
Thx for watching!
Why didn't you use plumbers putty ti seal when you screwed down the bathtub drain?
Hey rav…,
Some say use silicone. Dealers choice I guess. Thx for watching.
Thin part goes on top right?
Hey Ryan,
If I’m catching your question correctly, yes, it follows the contour/ slope of tub.
Thx for watching!
Thanks. Just what I was looking for.
Hi Matthew, awesome, good luck with your bathtub drain install!
Would also like to see how tight you had to go fitting the tub drain on
Hey Michael,
The old plumbing adage “ tight but not too tight” applies. As you screw in the drain, the excess plumber putty will ooze out. The metal drain typically screws in to a plastic elbow under the tub so be mindful of risks of stripping the plastic fitting. So tight enough with out doing damage.
Remember, the drain isn’t under pressure. Once you get it put together you can fill the tub and look for leaks. But my guess is you won’t have any.
Thanks @@Housebarons
Good video, but I wanted to see where the plumbers putty went and how to do that. Thank you.
I redid the plumbing on my tub, and water sips around the bottom gasket. I tighten it really hard - the first time I was half tight and it was dripping quickly, the 2nd time I tried really hard until I felt the rubber really pushing against my torque. Any advice.
Hey Andrea,
Did you also use thread tape around the threads of the male end of the pipe?
Thx for the question.
@@Housebarons You mean teflon tape? If so no. Should I? Sounds like a good idea.
Yes Andrei,
The Teflon tape fills the super small gaps. Wrap around the male threads 4-5 times. As you tighten the pieces together, you should feel it get harder to turn as you progress. Hope this helps. Btw - use the white Teflon tape.
@@Housebarons Sure does, from what I read I also see that silicone is stronly needed (plumber's putty seems to be a classic option but it has less hold from what I read).
@Masterg Samuraixmen I was missing plumber's putty (or silicone, but putty is easier to open, clean and whatnot).
Hi do you have a videon on how to support the tub itself? Esp on fiberglass ones?thanks
Hey LRJ,
I don’t think we have one yet. The fiberglass tubs are generally supported on one side by a horizontal 2x4 under the tub side lip. The bottom of the tub is also supported from underneath by a ‘mud bed ‘ - which is basically laying down a pile of 4-1 mortar mix and then setting the tub on it and pushing the tub down and level. Once the mud bed tries, the bottom of the tub will be well supported.
Good luck.
Thank you for your video! I am also doing a full gut and total renovation. What did ya put under the tub for support? I was thinking of what to use to reduce or minimize cracking.
Hey Vic,
The floor has a plywood sub floor and cement board base for the tile. As such the floor is quite inflexible.
The tub itself spanned two floor joists in between which was the floor drain and p- trap.
The fiberglass tub has adjustable feet to support it well.
There really was not much risk of the floor or tub cracking in any way. Hope that helps.
Thx for the question and the views.
A friend of mine actually poured a thin layer of self leveling concrete on top of the sub floor when he installed his cheap fiberglass tub and then seated the tub in that to prevent flexing. He said that worked great and that the bottom of his tub has zero flex and feels solid as the old cast tub that he replaced.
@@MsCFournier do you lay tile under the tub first or do you put the tub down on plywood directly? im trying to prevent moisture from rotting out the joists beneath over time.
Very god,teacher
What happen with the plumin party you don’t put it
You mean the plumbers putty? It provides an extra seal to prevent any water from leaking through. If the threads aren't tight and sealed, water can slowly leak through over time, and cause unseen water damage over time.
Edit: which can weaken the floor below it and making it an expensive repair.
Thank you . this is super helpful. Do you only apply plumbers putty to the bottom drain and not the overflow? Also with the glueing, I've seen some people scuff the pipe with sandpaper instead of use primer. Is either method suffucient?
Hey A M,
We only used plumbers putty on the bottom drain. The top drain has a ruberish gasket on the backside to make good seal. The front is fine as is ... so water can flow into the overflow as it reaches the bottom of that opening.
As for scuffing the pipe - we don’t. The chemical bond made by the glue essentially welds the two pieces together. I’ve seen a bunch of plumbers over the years and never seen them scuff the pipes ( for what it’s worth).
Thx again for the comment and question!
I make index marks on the pvc during the dry fit with a sharpie. That way after the gluing is done your pieces remain in the exact alignment.
Was that all pvc pipe fitting 🤔
Hey Victor,
All pvc and it all fit. Thx for watching!
Gracias joven
Thx for watching!
I bought plastic bathtub drain should I glue it to pvc?
Hey Robert,
Check the instructions with the drain. It should tell you with what it is compatible. If no luck there, contact the drain manufacturer. It’s a pretty important connection which you want to get right.
Yo idk but my pipe for my bath completely came off and its just dangling. What would I do? I have no clue. Theres nothing there to attach it to the bath
Hey Ayan,
The drain pipe attaches to the overflow ( top tub drain) and the bottom drain.
Where did it detach?
The top drain is often held by 2 screws or so.
The bottom drain is 2 parts - inside the tub screw drain that goes through the hole in tub and screws into the bottom of the drain pipe from outside/ underneath the tub. It makes like a screw sandwich with the tub skin in the middle.
@@Housebarons it detatched straight from the actual bath wher the tub basket was. From what I am seeing there are no screws or anything from what I can see. The pipe is just dangling below the pipe. My guess here is sinse the tub basket broke that the pipe dropped and started dangling. I have also found out that the rubber gasket is not there either. I dont really want to call a plumber since this seems to simpe for it.
Hey Ayan,
If you can get to it all, go ahead and try to replace it. It should have a rubber gasket anyway. If you can get your hands on everything, you are right - it’s pretty straightforward.
Hey Ayan,
They sell tub drain kits to replace everything. You’ll probably need to cut / repair where the drain pipe connects to the p-trap.
Check out this video for PVC pipe repair if you are not familiar...
ruclips.net/video/2pIOo58BmJo/видео.html
Hope that helps!
Thanks. I'll buy the kit and replace that whole pipe and hopefully thats fixes it
Are flexi 1 1/2inch waste connector pipes just as effective as the solid plastic waste connectors?
Not allowed by code and some insurance companies won't insure.
Nice video, thanks
Simple enough, seems like test fitting is key
Hey Jonny,
You are absolutely correct!
Thx for watching.
Keep your plumbing and electrics separate, for whatever reason if you get a small leak it can I have severe consequences if that touches any of the electrics
I would have liked to have seen the existing ground connection to the new PVC. When I took out my old tub from the 70's, they chunked out the concrete to shape a 'bowl', and had the tub draining into the "concrete bowl", which leads to the outflow of the house. That just looks wrong to me... yes or no???
Hey Janice..,
Yeah. That sound wrong. Not sure why it won’t be all piped? Very odd.
Thx for watching!
How is that up to code. The tub is right next to a outlet. From what I understand it should be 6 ft away. 🤔👽
Hey Alien…,
The house is 40 yrs old … maybe part of the reason. But all outlets in bath are on GFCI for safety s against water hazards.
Thx for watching.
Now i can do this, no need to take class
Hey Lorenzo,
That’s sounds good! I hope your project goes smoothly!!
Thx for watching and commenting.
your dog is a glue huffer lol
Avi the dog was previously with a meth head, so that is not surprising. We will have to get her into rehab.
You need to tell some details. It looks like 1 1/2" PCV. I cannot tell.
1 1/2 is usually what you’ll use
You're supposed to apply glue while primer is still wet.
The part I need help with is what happened between 6:58 and 6:59.
Hey Eric,
Not sure I understand?
That's what I was looking for too. I'm going with a glued assembly instead of slip-joint and am unclear if the "tailpiece" SCH40 should be glued directly into the trap, or if some kind of union should be used. Also, does the drain assembly get glued in, then attached to the tub, or do you attach the assembly to the tub and set it right down into the trap and glue it in?
Shouldn't the fat part of the overflow gasket go toward the bottom and not the top??
Hey d b ,
The contour of our tub was the clue for its placement.
Thx for watching!
didn’t show the actual connection to the drain
Aha! At 5:30 you forgot what end pipe mark goes up, didn't you?
gasket on overflow... thick part on bottom not top FYI
Thx for the help!