I am considering replacing the trap and drain/overflow assembly for a tub/shower because of frequent clogging. I have access to everything from my unfinished basement, so it shouldn't be to difficult to do.
The current drain / overflow assembly is one of those with hand tightended fittings. It is glued to a 1-1/2 inch trap which connects to a 2 x 2 x 1-1/2 wye. A photo is attached.
This is the plan I am considering:
1) replace the hand tightened drain/overflow assembly with a solvent glued assembly.
2) replace the 1-1/2 inch trap with a 2 inch trap connected to the drain assembly with a reducing bushing
3) replace the 2 x 2 x 1-1/2 inch wye with a 2 x 2 x 2 wye.
My questions:
Is there such a thing as a 2 inch drain assembly for a tub / shower?
Does it make sense to replace the hand tightened assembly with a solvent glued assembly? I am finishing the basement now so I won't have access to this in the future.
Will a 2 inch trap clog less frequently than a 1-1/2 inch trap?
Does this plan make sense, or should I leave everything as is? The house is only 3 years old.
Thanks, Jack
The current drain / overflow assembly is one of those with hand tightended fittings. It is glued to a 1-1/2 inch trap which connects to a 2 x 2 x 1-1/2 wye. A photo is attached.
This is the plan I am considering:
1) replace the hand tightened drain/overflow assembly with a solvent glued assembly.
2) replace the 1-1/2 inch trap with a 2 inch trap connected to the drain assembly with a reducing bushing
3) replace the 2 x 2 x 1-1/2 inch wye with a 2 x 2 x 2 wye.
My questions:
Is there such a thing as a 2 inch drain assembly for a tub / shower?
Does it make sense to replace the hand tightened assembly with a solvent glued assembly? I am finishing the basement now so I won't have access to this in the future.
Will a 2 inch trap clog less frequently than a 1-1/2 inch trap?
Does this plan make sense, or should I leave everything as is? The house is only 3 years old.
Thanks, Jack