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    Dec 5, 2011, 10:29 AM
    How do I fix my bath tub drain it is leaking into my kitchen
    My bath tub drain pipe I think popped off or cracked because it is leaking into my kitchen and really need to fixx it how can I get to the drain pipe? Without putting a hole in mmy kitchen ceiling ?
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    Dec 5, 2011, 12:05 PM
    There should be a access panel behind the front of the tub. If not you have no choice to:
    1. Cut a access panel in the wall behind the front of the tub **OR**
    2. Opening up the ceiling.
    But wait! You might not have to do either one.
    Let's check for a ruptured drain seal.
    Seal off the drain or close off the stopper. Fill the tub with a few inches of water and watch the ceiling. If it starts to get wetter drain the tub and get back to me and we'll start a repair.
    If the ceiling remains the same then you can open up a way to view the trap and drain line. Good luck, Tom
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