mj
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I've tried fruitlessly to stop a leaking brass-to-ABS transition in my new bathtub's drain. The tub drain itself is brand-new 1 1/2" brass male end on the horizontal. The brass drain is connected to a new, threaded female ABS 90 by means of a compression nut with washer. The leak seems to come from this transition, with water dripping from the nut.
I've tried several types of compression nuts and plastic washers to try to stop the leak without success. Someone told me that a neoprene washer under the plastic compression nut or plumber's putty might stop the leak. This seemed like a sort of band-aid approach to me and because the tub is huge, cast iron, and about to be buried in tile, I'm not keen to try anything again without getting some more advice. Is there a particular type of washer/nut recommended for this type of transition?
THANKS,
Aching back
I've tried several types of compression nuts and plastic washers to try to stop the leak without success. Someone told me that a neoprene washer under the plastic compression nut or plumber's putty might stop the leak. This seemed like a sort of band-aid approach to me and because the tub is huge, cast iron, and about to be buried in tile, I'm not keen to try anything again without getting some more advice. Is there a particular type of washer/nut recommended for this type of transition?
THANKS,
Aching back