Hello all,
We are installing an acrylic shower base and I wanted to test fit the drain. I am using this drain: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/pro-connect-abs-shower-drain-white-grid-slipfit/1000117477
It seems like a fairly typical design for 2” drains. There are several versions of this type of drain in the big box store I frequent.
When I assemble everything, it leaks through the interior of the drain (I.e, not the tub seal which is silicon sealed). As well, I believe I have the rubber compression gasket and compression nut oriented properly.
My questions are:
1) how far up does the 2” ABS pipe need to extend into the drain?
2) how much does one need to tighten the collar? As much as possible or just enough to press the compression gasket against the ABS pipe?
3) what are typical mistakes newbies make with the installation of this type of drain?
Thanks in advance,
MoonmanH3
We are installing an acrylic shower base and I wanted to test fit the drain. I am using this drain: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/pro-connect-abs-shower-drain-white-grid-slipfit/1000117477
It seems like a fairly typical design for 2” drains. There are several versions of this type of drain in the big box store I frequent.
When I assemble everything, it leaks through the interior of the drain (I.e, not the tub seal which is silicon sealed). As well, I believe I have the rubber compression gasket and compression nut oriented properly.
My questions are:
1) how far up does the 2” ABS pipe need to extend into the drain?
2) how much does one need to tighten the collar? As much as possible or just enough to press the compression gasket against the ABS pipe?
3) what are typical mistakes newbies make with the installation of this type of drain?
Thanks in advance,
MoonmanH3