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    Jan 21, 2008, 11:20 AM
    Leaky basement shower drain
    I have a leaky basement shower drain. Is there a way to get the drain out with out taking the shower pan up from the floor
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    Jan 21, 2008, 01:11 PM
    Does you shower have a plastic stariner or a chrome strainer on the floor?
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    Jan 21, 2008, 02:09 PM
    The drain is chrome with a pvc pipe in the center
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    Jan 21, 2008, 03:30 PM
    The strainer should just pull straight up, does it give you enough room to see the leak, the PVC is likely glued to your shower drain coming off the pan.
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