Connecting a metal shoe strainer to a plastic shoe elbow (bath drain).

ObiJuan78 · #1 Jul 18, 2007, 08:51 PM

I bought an "Ezy Touch Plastic Bath Drain" and I'm installing it in a new bathtub.
Do I need to use the PVC tape around the metal shoe strainer to 'screw' it in the plastic shoe elbow?

iamgrowler · Jul 18, 2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ObiJuan78

I bought an "Ezy Touch Plastic Bath Drain" and I'm installing it in a new bathtub.
Do I need to use the PVC tape around the metal shoe strainer to 'screw' it in the plastic shoe elbow?

No, just a little Plumbers Putty under the lip of the shoe.



At Ask Me Help Desk you can ask questions in any topic and have them answered for free by our experts. To ask questions or participate in answering them you must register for a free account. By registering you will be able to: Get free answers from experts in any of our 300+ topics. Accept money for answers that you provide. Communicate privately with other members (PM). See fewer ads. Sign Up!