Hi guys, as you may know from a previous post of mine, I am trying to fit a new tub to my old tub's plumbing. I recently used a hammer drill and took out the concrete patch that was surrounding my old drain and overflow assembly (the previous worker/homeowner poured cement around the drain and overflow) and so now the plumbing is accessible as you can see from the photos since I have broken away the cement.
I need to fit the old plumbing to my new tub, but it will not fit unless I adjust it slightly. Meaning, the drain and overflow will have to be pushed about 3/4 inch away from their natural settling point (towards the P trap). There is some "give" to the the old plumbing that would make the old drain fit my new tub shoe, but I fear that it is being pushed too much against its natural alignment when I do try to make it fit... and so it may be better to readjust the plumbing in a more "proper" fashion. Once again, it will have to be pushed about 3/4 inch against its natural settling point. In addition, I had sawed off the overflow since it was too tall for my current tub. That way, I could always couple it later.
I have a few questions regarding my plumbing issues. But the bottom line is I don't have a clue about what to do to properly fit my new tub to the old plumbing. I don't know if I need to buy a new drain and overflow, or if I should just "push" the old drain and overflow against their natural alignment to fit my new tub.
So... what would you personally do? If you say I should buy a new drain and overflow, that is fine, but I would still have to get it to line up properly with my new tub and I don't know how one can adjust pvc pipes to fit my specifications since I'm new to plumbing. And to be honest, I don't know where to make the cut in my old pvc to attach the new drain and overflow.
Please help! I think you can tell I have very little knowledge of this stuff, but I have to do this myself. I am on a budget and can't hire anyone. With proper direction I am extremely capable, but simply need directions for this part of the job. If you guys can help guide me through this process to safely affix my new tub to my plumbing, I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks a bunch! Pictures are attached below
I need to fit the old plumbing to my new tub, but it will not fit unless I adjust it slightly. Meaning, the drain and overflow will have to be pushed about 3/4 inch away from their natural settling point (towards the P trap). There is some "give" to the the old plumbing that would make the old drain fit my new tub shoe, but I fear that it is being pushed too much against its natural alignment when I do try to make it fit... and so it may be better to readjust the plumbing in a more "proper" fashion. Once again, it will have to be pushed about 3/4 inch against its natural settling point. In addition, I had sawed off the overflow since it was too tall for my current tub. That way, I could always couple it later.
I have a few questions regarding my plumbing issues. But the bottom line is I don't have a clue about what to do to properly fit my new tub to the old plumbing. I don't know if I need to buy a new drain and overflow, or if I should just "push" the old drain and overflow against their natural alignment to fit my new tub.
So... what would you personally do? If you say I should buy a new drain and overflow, that is fine, but I would still have to get it to line up properly with my new tub and I don't know how one can adjust pvc pipes to fit my specifications since I'm new to plumbing. And to be honest, I don't know where to make the cut in my old pvc to attach the new drain and overflow.
Please help! I think you can tell I have very little knowledge of this stuff, but I have to do this myself. I am on a budget and can't hire anyone. With proper direction I am extremely capable, but simply need directions for this part of the job. If you guys can help guide me through this process to safely affix my new tub to my plumbing, I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks a bunch! Pictures are attached below
