Bathtub Plumbing Overview-DIY

[nosweatyet]

Removing a bathtub drain has never been easier. go to EzXtractor web site for more information

[Avenger1948]

If you look closely at the underside of the tub, it appears to be fiberglass.  Plumber's putty probably would be better than the silicone due to the silicone supposedly shrinking (although some modern silicones may not shrink!).

[ratmriot]

Don't use silicone for seals, it shrinks over time.

[ventidragon]

wow.... girl? you are pronounced as my favorite master plumber :)))

[MrAna811]

Can you do my jacuzzi? Lower drain and upper overflow are not aligned in a straight line. Do I need to buy one that goes with the jacuzzi or do I need extra pvc pipe and make adjustments?

[Yowzarrific]

This woman can always get me to stop on her show just to watch her.

[jn1mrgn]

@Yowzarrific I liked how her helper "got wood"... lol

[Yowzarrific]

@jn1mrgn Good eye! Makes me wonder, intentional?  Probably. The geeky writers probably all have boners for her.

[Deckion2187]

You can't use plumbers putty on acrylic yo.

[wallshuttle]

New DIY tools:wall shuttle

[zzboobzz]

Really? Silicon around the drain, not the best long term solution. Plumbers putty yo!

[PurpleDragon0]

Should you use plumbers putty?

[moelicious1]

Silicon around the drain plate.....Could you use plumber's putty instead?

[ejflesher]

Yes, you turn the joint a 1/4 turn to make sure the glue is smeared evenly between the two pieces and insures an even coat of glue.

[Reubenhubert]

If she does all pvc or cpvc joints like the way she did this one at :35 she may have leaks. The joints shouldn't be pushed straight together. She does give it a slight turn at the end, but the joints should be turned about 1/4 turn while pushing. She didn't even give it an 1/8 turn. The directions are on the can of solvent.