Helloes,
A neighbor has water leaking around his tub drain.
I am unable to remove the flange, the shoe is galvanized steel
i believe.
I bought a stopper/flange from the Borg that is for 1 3/8" shoes with
a threaded bushing for 1 1\2" ones. I was planning to cut out
the old flange by any means necessary but i sense the new one
is slightly small.
I called my local Park Supply plumbing outfit and was told every shoe
is unique size and thread meant to fit a specific flange.
Is that accurate? The ones sold at Home Depot do not have any printing
such as 'fits Delta series whatever'.
I think i will just replace with the kit that includes the overflow and tee
anyways.
How do i connect the pvc to the galvanized piping? Internet searching
shows something like a hose over both with hose clamps.
Can I do this just below the tee as that is where I have access/room to maneuver.
Also, near the drain flange the porcelain is missing in a small spot
with iron showing that seems solid/not rusted through. Putty
would cover it if i am a little sloppy, just a skosh of raw iron showing
outside the flange diameter. Is there anything i can/should put on the
exposed metal?
Finally, the pipe from the shoe to the tee to my eye looks like it is going
slightly uphill. There is a little water left in the elbow of the shoe after
running water.
If I drop the tee will that mess with how the shoe fits with the tub?
I think maybe 1/4 inch drop would make it level. It is about 18 inches
long so maybe another 1/4 inch drop?
Sorry for lack of pith. Thanks for reading and any help.
A neighbor has water leaking around his tub drain.
I am unable to remove the flange, the shoe is galvanized steel
i believe.
I bought a stopper/flange from the Borg that is for 1 3/8" shoes with
a threaded bushing for 1 1\2" ones. I was planning to cut out
the old flange by any means necessary but i sense the new one
is slightly small.
I called my local Park Supply plumbing outfit and was told every shoe
is unique size and thread meant to fit a specific flange.
Is that accurate? The ones sold at Home Depot do not have any printing
such as 'fits Delta series whatever'.
I think i will just replace with the kit that includes the overflow and tee
anyways.
How do i connect the pvc to the galvanized piping? Internet searching
shows something like a hose over both with hose clamps.
Can I do this just below the tee as that is where I have access/room to maneuver.
Also, near the drain flange the porcelain is missing in a small spot
with iron showing that seems solid/not rusted through. Putty
would cover it if i am a little sloppy, just a skosh of raw iron showing
outside the flange diameter. Is there anything i can/should put on the
exposed metal?
Finally, the pipe from the shoe to the tee to my eye looks like it is going
slightly uphill. There is a little water left in the elbow of the shoe after
running water.
If I drop the tee will that mess with how the shoe fits with the tub?
I think maybe 1/4 inch drop would make it level. It is about 18 inches
long so maybe another 1/4 inch drop?
Sorry for lack of pith. Thanks for reading and any help.