Jimbobcooter
New Member
Hello I recently purchased a 1965 home that has all copper pipes (yes ALL of the pipes are copper). The tubs are cast iron. Upon trying to bathe my daughter we found the trip lever needed to be adjusted. While I was trying to manipulate the lever in and out of the overflow pipe I noticed there was about an inch of vertical play. Is this tolerable?
There is no access to the back of the tub with out removing recently (last week) installed cabinets and ceiling drywall. Previous cabinets did show some signs of leaking, but we ran the tub/toilet/all water prior to closing it up. Never thought to fill it up enough to test overflow.
My ?s: Is this vertical play typical with any copper pipe design?
Will I have leaks if we don't fill the tub enough to reach overflow (deep tub)?
Can I get away with this for a while until we remodel the bathroom in about a year?
Thanks for any and all advice
There is no access to the back of the tub with out removing recently (last week) installed cabinets and ceiling drywall. Previous cabinets did show some signs of leaking, but we ran the tub/toilet/all water prior to closing it up. Never thought to fill it up enough to test overflow.
My ?s: Is this vertical play typical with any copper pipe design?
Will I have leaks if we don't fill the tub enough to reach overflow (deep tub)?
Can I get away with this for a while until we remodel the bathroom in about a year?
Thanks for any and all advice