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benny2x
Oct 27, 2008, 04:40 PM
Just installed a new tub and surround. When taking a shower it fills up with about 8 inches of water before it will drain. It drains very slow and then when it gets to a certain level it will go out. Is this a venting problem?

ballengerb1
Oct 27, 2008, 06:19 PM
How much pitch/slope did you put on the tub drain? Sounds like it could be pitched the wrong way. Did you have this issue before the new tub?

benny2x
Oct 28, 2008, 04:58 PM
I didn't have this problem before. I did replace all the pipe, that could be the problem. I will look into it and let you know. Thanks.

ballengerb1
Oct 28, 2008, 07:02 PM
If you can still reach the horizopntal drain it should slop away from the tub. You have a 2" drain so the slope is 1/4" per foot.