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    tbuttercup Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 16, 2006, 09:05 AM
    Shower Pan
    Hello:
    I am in the last stages of a remodel on my Kitchen and Bath.
    I am going to have a shower Pan Inspection soon, How do I stop - up the drain so it will hold water for the test?
    Need advice ASAP
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    Apr 16, 2006, 11:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tbuttercup
    Hello:
    I am in the last stages of a remodel on my Kitchen and Bath.
    I am going to have a shower Pan Inspection soon, How do I stop - up the drain so it will hold water for the test??
    Need advice ASAP
    You're going to love this.
    Take a balloon and blow it up in the drain opening. Now fill the pan with a inch or two of water, check for leaks and call in your inspection. Good luck on the inspection. Tom

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