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    Sep 26, 2009, 06:28 AM
    Bathtub drain basket won't fit.
    The new bathtub drain basket won't fit the opening on my 50 year old tub. The opening is too small. What should I do? Do they make drain baskets with a smaller diameter?
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    Sep 26, 2009, 08:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by oregonnative5 View Post
    The new bathtub drain basket won't fit the opening on my 50 year old tub. The opening is too small. What should I do? Do they make drain baskets with a smaller diameter?
    Your question's confusing. By "drain basket" are you talking about the tub shoe or the tub waste and overflow? (See image) Let me know, Tom
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    Sep 26, 2009, 10:32 AM

    Yes they do make them in different sizes. Measure the opening in the bottom of the tub and them measure the new shoe before purchasing.
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    Sep 26, 2009, 07:04 PM
    I guess it is the shoe I am talking about. The silver part in the picture above. It is just a hair too big to thread in.

    Where do I find the slightly smaller size? Or, where do I go to order one as my local home improvement stores only carry the one size? Thank you.
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    Sep 27, 2009, 05:12 AM
    Most tubs have a access hold located directly behind the drain. Why not simply replace the old tub shoe? I'm curious. Why did the silver drain lip get removed in the first place? Regards, Tom
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