Recent content by Waltman

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...

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...

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

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??

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

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...

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...

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?

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...

***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...

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...

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...

with PICTURES Let's try this

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...

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...