Bathtub Drain

[Bert Bernardo]

I have recently had to remove the drain in my bathtub. When I went to screw it back into the iron pipe that runs under it I noticed the pipe had some play in it. I could take my finger and move the pipe some to the left and the right. Is this normal or is it a bad sign?

 

[Dj2]

Normal because it's not secured to anything at the open end, until you install the drain set (strainer or waste).

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Bert Bernardo]

Normal because it's not secured to anything at the open end, until you install the drain set (strainer or waste).

Thank you!!!

 

[hj]

The IRON pipe should NOT move, but if it is connected to the cast iron with a lead joint, it could if the lead loosened up.

 

[Bert Bernardo]

The IRON pipe should NOT move, but if it is connected to the cast iron with a lead joint, it could if the lead loosened up.

So you think this might be a sign of a problem? I have had intermittent problems with a strange smell in the bathroom. It's not all the time and I can't figure out what triggers it