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xjfan · Apr 10, 2009, 12:59 PM

I'm using this setup for the drain...

Space is really tight, just stuck the camera in there to see what it gets.

The tub is not in it's final position.. We're still trying to figure out how to make the connection. We installed a Fernco coupling on the 1.5" copper pipe, now we have to align the 1.5" pvc to make the connection. At this point the tee is making contact with the boot, we didn't install a 1.5" pvc pipe to the tee yet.

So far, it seems that the living room wall would need to be cut out in order to get access. Just to tighten the clamp on the pvc side of the boot. And the water supply line is in the way also. I can never win...

Any suggestions on another way to do this?

massplumber2008 · Apr 10, 2009, 01:56 PM

Hi XJfan...

You will definitely need to cut an access panel behind the tub to do this job. ALL tubs with piping underground like this require access to hook it up. You can purchase a spring loaded access panel (see picture) at home depot or Lowe's... paintable or can even wallpaper these.

In terms of connecting the waste line to the overflow assembly you will be best to call a local plumbing supply company and ask them if they have an 1.5" PVC STREET SANITARY TEE FITTING... see picture below. Then install the street sanitary tee fitting into the fernco clamp and tighten the clamp up. Then finish by installing the rest of the tub waste and overflow assembly.

Let me know if you have any questions...

MARK

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xjfan · Apr 10, 2009, 02:30 PM

I have the typical sanitary tee. 1.5" pipe top and bottom.

Your suggesting finding on with the opening on top to accept a 1.5" pipe from the overflow and the bottom part would have the finish of a 1.5" pipe molded. This is what I understand from the picture.

This way I would not have to try and fit a 1.5" pipe and would be able to just fit the tee directly to the boot.. Correct.

Didn't think that type of tee could be found..

Thanks a lot, this will help tremendously...

Don't know the official term, guess what I meant to say was one side of the tee is... slip...

massplumber2008 · Apr 10, 2009, 03:38 PM

Exactly... we call the slip fit a STREET fitting... ;) You will only find this at a local plumbing supply company... ;)

xjfan · Apr 10, 2009, 04:22 PM

Can't thank you enough. Been posting this question on other forums for days and nothing..

In less than one day... got my question answered here.

Your guys are the best...

Thanks a lot...

Milo Dolezal · Apr 10, 2009, 04:54 PM

It is Always a tight space. Besides, you should have access door there anyway.

In this situation, you can angle the bottom portion of drain and connect it with the Fernco coupling. Then, deal with overflow pipe (upper inlet). Since this is "touch down" type of drain, there are no moving parts inside the pipe connecting overflow ( upper inlet )and drain (lower inlet). T

Herefore, if the Overflow pipe doesn't line up with the SanT ( already tightened inside Fernco coupling), than you can install couple of street 45's ( or 22 1/2 degree ells ) on it and glue them into upper inlet of the San T. Easy fix.

Let us know how you did...

KISS · Apr 10, 2009, 06:15 PM

A couple of extra notes:

The 22 1/2 degree fittings are great for making things line up.

You can also get these "street fittings" for copper supply lines. A 1/2" elbow is different from a 1/2" street elbow