Recent content by JMarine

Maybe I should have titled this thread - " how would you put a tub here?" Thanks for all the replies so far - anyone use one of the drain type setup that hj posed earlier? A lot of my searches keep turning up results from Europe and not so many local manufacturers.

That is the sketchy flex I am referring to - have you used one of these in an installation? I call it sketchy due to lack of personal experience - if they have smooth insides and the flex section lasts then I don't see an issue with it. I just worry about the flex section rotting out.

Problem is I want to leave the main waste line intact - you can't really tell from the photos but the hub that trap goes into has short stub, I believe it is a santee. You can see the pvc vent at the top of the photo and that is the top center of the main waste line so the hub itself is only a...

Well every house in the subdivision was built with a shower in this location (which obviously does not make it right) - I just removed it and figured that the original installers did not want to mess with different fittings. I can remove the existing trap I am just not sure of the best way to...

Jim - no lead joints here - all neoprene hub gaskets. The hub that is flush with the concrete is part of the main waste line and the pvc in the top of the pic is the vent. I hear you on snaking the drain but with 4" ci I would have to shave my girlfriends head to create a hairball that big...

Hello all - long time lurker first time caller. Quick intro - I am a company pipeliner by trade (petroleum) so I know a little about pipe but wont insult the trade saying I know jack about plumbing. Onto the question: I have removed a shower stall from a slab grade bath and am left...