I have already removed my bathtub as part of a bathroom remodel. A contractor friend of mine saw the old connection from the tub drain to the p-trap was made with a flexible rubber connection held with hose clamps. I recall doing this a few years back when I had drain problems. He said I ought to consider replacing the p-trap so I can make a proper connection.
The existing p-trap is metal (cast iron?) and the thread on the pipe is rusted/corroded. Doubt one could thread anything back on there.
I would cut out the old trap in a moment and replace it with ABS, except for one problem. By the time the p-trap is straightened out going toward the sewer, the pipe is underneath the concrete slab. I'm guessing I would have to cut away concrete to get to a point where I could make a clean cut on the horizontal pipe.
The drain is flowing freely now, but who knows what the future would bring. The house is 50 years old, likely this pipe is also
Looking for recommendations on how to proceed. Thanks in advance.
The existing p-trap is metal (cast iron?) and the thread on the pipe is rusted/corroded. Doubt one could thread anything back on there.
I would cut out the old trap in a moment and replace it with ABS, except for one problem. By the time the p-trap is straightened out going toward the sewer, the pipe is underneath the concrete slab. I'm guessing I would have to cut away concrete to get to a point where I could make a clean cut on the horizontal pipe.
The drain is flowing freely now, but who knows what the future would bring. The house is 50 years old, likely this pipe is also
Looking for recommendations on how to proceed. Thanks in advance.