How to install pipes in the bathtub drain

 

Types of tub drain

The first thing to do is to determine the type of bathtub drain you intend to work with. Once this is done, you can move on to the more specific aspects of the job. To find out which type of bathtub drain you are working with, you will need to look for a release lever. This is a sealing mechanism that stops the water. It is located just above the actual drain. Other types of drains include pedal drains that lift and turn and ball drains. The lift-and-turn drain, as the name implies, requires the actual drain to be lifted and turned. Foot and ball drains require the drain to be pushed down.

Pipe installation

Whichever type of drain you buy, it more than likely comes with the necessary parts to do the job. It is necessary to purchase a set of PVC pipes. This is a tub drain kit. The longest part of the kit rod will be used to connect the drain plug to the fitting. The entire assembly will be inserted into the actual overflow pipe. Make sure you know the overall length of the connection. It cannot be too short, otherwise it will not hold water, while if it is too long, water will flow slowly and may cause clogging.

Gasket

Keep some plumber's putty on hand to ensure water tightness. Install the operating lever and drain by screwing them into the tank and adding plumber's putty to seal them.

Installing the lever

Before installing the drain, install the trigger lever. Use the putty and screws for this purpose. The base of the drain and the lifting rod must be fixed before sealing the door of the release lever. Once this is done, it will be possible to seal and insert the drain into the drain hole.

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