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  1. Waltman

    Silicone or Putty??

    Nevermind! Found the problem: Where the drain bowl meets the horiz drain pipe is a FACTORY joint - LEAKS, grrrrr... It's going back and I'm selecting a different brand. There's 4 hours of my life I'll never get back...
  2. Waltman

    Silicone or Putty??

    What am I doing wrong?? Using the STA-Put Ultra (stainless) to hook up a FG/Acrylic tub & drain. Can't seem to get the drain spud to seal at the tub flange. Been through this 3 times now with varying amounts of STA-Put. Admittedly, I applied too much putty on my first attempt :rolleyes: On...
  3. Waltman

    Silicone or Putty??

    Thanks all. Mark, I like the idea of forgiveness, putty it is...
  4. Waltman

    Silicone or Putty??

    When mounting the drain to a whirlpool tub, is it best to use Silicone Sealant(GE II Kitchen and Bath) or straight up plumber's putty? Or does it not much matter at all??
  5. Waltman

    Valves & Fixtures

    Not taking the bait Gary!! LOL...thanks for the input everyone!
  6. Waltman

    Valves & Fixtures

    OK, I wasn't too clear. I was more interested in the TYPE of valves (inside the wall stuff) moreso than the BRAND of fixtures. Just thought I'd go for a two-fer in one post and NEITHER request for info came out the right way. Please accept my apologies for my naivete and lack of clarity...
  7. Waltman

    Valves & Fixtures

    Getting ready to order valves and fixtures for the MB remodel. Space contains a dedicated jet tub and a dedicated shower stall into which we'd like to install a separate wall-mounted hand sprayer. We don't like the kind that divert off the shower head. We both want something that has a better...
  8. Waltman

    Mortar bed for whirlpool

    2 quick follow-up questions: Should I also place the 6mil plastic under the tub, as well as, under the mortar (this would encapsulated the mortar completely)? Should I place a full bed of mortar under the bottom of the tub completely, in addition to the support rails?
  9. Waltman

    Mortar bed for whirlpool

    How thick should I make the mortar under the support rails for a 6x3 whirlpool? Will I still need leveling stringers if using mortar? Which mortar should I use? I understand concrete and thinset are not acceptable. My thinking is to sit the tub on (2) 4x4's, pour the mortar bed, then lower...
  10. Waltman

    Brass/ABS connection

    ***update*** OK, it's been awhile so I'll give an update and ask my question(s)... Tear out is done. Plumbing & electrical done. New tub drain old plumbing supplies/drains capped 2 recessed lights 1 bath fan 30 amp dedicated electric supply to whirlpool Rough-in...
  11. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    French. Only other way I can see is, if you build up the floor enough to run the new pipe completely above the old floor. I was thinking I could raise the tub about 1.5 - 2" on sleeper studs then notch as necessary thru the joists. I think a build-up is inevitable at this point. Out of...
  12. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    Pictures::: :) For reference, post #15 shows "the Plan"... First Pic: Overview of existing shower drain (left side) and proposed new tub drain (right side) Note:: Vertical stack in rear is NOT vent, it's a passive radon stack. Second Pic: Shows proposed new tub drain less than 3' from...
  13. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    with PICTURES Let's try this
  14. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    New, hopefully larger image for those vision impaired :) DIDN'T WORK!! Frenchie - My existing tub drain is already <2" from the underside of the subfloor :-( To extend another 6' I'll still need to bump it up another 1.5" hence the need to still build up the floor.... Now, to connect to...
  15. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    Joists are 2x10 dimensional lumber...no engineered joists. If need be, I'll raise the tub 1.5" by placing 2x4 or 2x6 dimensional on their sides as sleepers. And it's totally cool to use the wye, or long sweep wye to tie into an existing drain on the HORIZONTAL run??? I assume the wye needs...
  16. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    Patrick, Thanks!!! I'm having trouble visualizing. Please help me a bit more. Also, I would be using a SANITARY TEE, not a VENT TEE...correct??? Even if the shower drain I'm tying into is 4' away, I may still need to vent? Slope of 1/4 is assumed too, correct?
  17. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    Here's a pic of the job. Now, we're all on the same page :) The tub will need to be 'flipped' so that drain is on left hand side. This needs to be done in order to meet mfr spec for service access to pump & plumbing. THANKS AGAIN ALL!!!
  18. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    AHA!!! Another option I MAY have is to tie into the existing 2" shower drain. This drain is less than 4' from where the new tub drain needs to be. Now...is this a no-no??? Is there such a thing as a 2" TO 1.5" ABS tee. This would be with the 2" running strainght thru, with the 1.5...
  19. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    The chase option is out of the question as this bathroom sits atop the dining room. A soffit in this location would be unsightly. The 1.5" slope difference is going to be an issue as the existing drain exits thru the joist appx. 1.5" from the top already.... ACK!!! What "other" changes do...
  20. Waltman

    Moving a tub drain

    I need to move my existing tub drain to the other side of the alcove to accommodate my new tub...long story. Drain is 1.5" ABS, need to run 6', thru about 4 joists (2x10). Not the least bit interested in notching the joists... How do I tie this into the existing? (45*, 90* ??). I am assuming...
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