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dec · Feb 22, 2010, 08:19 PM

Has anyone heard of or used the "ultimate overflow tub gasket" (www.ultimateoverflow.com)? If so, what do you think of it? It looks ingenious to me and much easier to deal with than replacing a standard gasket. It also seems like it never needs replacement. What do you think? I've tried to contact the company that makes it, but no response yet. Does anyone know if someone else makes one like this?

letmetellu · Feb 22, 2010, 08:48 PM

Why pay 20 to 30 bucks for one when you can get a new gasket for a couple of dollars.

But I can understand your post if you are the one selling them.

dec · Feb 22, 2010, 08:55 PM

No, I'm the one considering buy it. Did you see it? It's not a simple $2 gasket. This device goes in from the tub side... INTO the overflow pipe... so no outside-the-tub gasket is needed; it can't leak, it seems to me. The guy who makes it still hasn't responded to my email or calls. Just wondering if anyone has ever used this device. Thanks for the response.

speedball1 · Feb 23, 2010, 06:48 AM

Looks like just another high priced gadget that you don't need. Who fills the tub t6o overflowing every time?
Let's do the math. The gasket by itself is $14.95
Add the chrome cover ( and that's not including the trip lever and stopper) $21.95 and if you want it in brass or polished nickel $24.95
We3're looking at over $35.00 and thar's not including the trip lever or stopper.
The price of a regular chrome trip lever tub waste and overflow. $24.95
And when's the last time any one of us had a call to replace a bad overflow gasket.
My advice? Save your money and put it towards a nice dinner for you and the wife. Good luck, Tom

dec · Feb 23, 2010, 10:50 AM

Yeah, but one good leak can ruin a ceiling or wall beneath. As to the other parts you mention, I believe I can use the existing parts already there in conjunction with this device. Still, I appreciate your advice and will take it. Thank you.

speedball1 · Feb 23, 2010, 10:58 AM

Yeah, but one good leak can ruin a ceiling or wall beneath

That's what the original gasket's there for. What ever happened to.
"If it ain't broke don't fix it?"
In over 50 years out in the field I have never got a complaint that the overflow gasket had failed causing a leak when some idiot overfilled the tub. Can you explain exactly why you think you need this item? Tom

letmetellu · Feb 23, 2010, 08:21 PM

I don't understand just why the plastic tube goes down into the overflow pipe. If the gasket that is at the top of the plastic tube seals on both sides, against the tub and against the face plate then why the tube. Also I am not sure that if someday you wanted to pull the linkage to replace the linkage or unstop[ the tub, will it pull up and out of the overflow pipe with the plastic tube in place.

speedball1 · Feb 24, 2010, 07:37 AM

Also I am not sure that if someday you wanted to pull the linkage to replace the linkage or unstop[ the tub, will it pull up and out of the overflow pipe with the plastic tube in place

Letmretellu,
You're going to hafta remove the chrome face plate, gasket or plastic tube and trip lever assembly all at the same time. The plastic tube won't "stay in place"
Regards, Tom

dec · Mar 1, 2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by speedball1

That's what the original gasket's there for. What ever happened to.
"If it ain't broke don't fix it?"
In over 50 years out in the field I have never got a complaint that the overflow gasket had failed causing a leak when some idiot overfilled the tub. Can you explain exactly why you think you need this item? Tom

The original gasket (from 1970) has completely deteriorated, and the tub leaks from the overflow if the water reaches high enough, which it does when you take a bath. I have the back of the tub exposed, and I can clearly see the bad gasket and the leak.

Originally Posted by letmetellu

I don't understand just why the plastic tube goes down into the overflow pipe. If the gasket that is at the top of the plastic tube seals on both sides, against the tub and against the face plate then why the tube. Also I am not sure that if someday you wanted to pull the linkage to replace the linkage or unstop[ the tub, will it pull up and out of the overflow pipe with the plastic tube in place.

I see your point. And I've also had the same thought about that tube interfering with the linkage. Thanks.

letmetellu · Mar 1, 2010, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by dec

I see your point. And I've also had the same thought about that tube interfering with the linkage. Thanks.

After looking at the thing that was being discussed I realized that it is make with a bar across the over folw opening and then the face plate is mounted with a single screw, so if you use this you can not use it with a tub that has a linkage running from the top down to the tee of the waste and overflow.

dec · Mar 1, 2010, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by letmetellu

After looking at the thing that was being discussed I realized that it is make with a bar across the over folw opening and then the face plate is mounted with a single screw, so if you use this you can not use it with a tub that has a linkage running from the top down to the tee of the waste and overflow.

The owner says if you want to use the existing linkage, you must say so when ordering; they make it with this option, if you need it.

pixibite · Apr 14, 2010, 08:48 PM

Yes, we used this product for a 20 unit apartment complex and they worked like a charm! Almost to easy, 2 minute install. We would order this product again.

tongchai · Aug 9, 2012, 02:34 PM

Is this product available for purchase in the store? I'm in Portland, Oregon area. Thanks.

speedball1 · Aug 9, 2012, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by tongchai

Is this product available for purchase in the store? I'm in Portland, Oregon area. Thanks.

Can't tell you what stores carry thus gasket(see image) but you may purchase it at http://www.ultimateoverflow.com/ n Look on the bottom to order. Good luck, Tom

pixibite · Aug 9, 2012, 07:20 PM

I ordered and the phone number didn't work but this email address did.
[email protected]

speedball1 · Aug 10, 2012, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the updated information. Tom

sheilagr · Aug 25, 2012, 09:49 AM

House built in 78 upstairs tub leaking around drain gasket. Replaced gasket and drain assembly. Now it is leaking even worse. Why? Here are my thoughts. There is a mushy spot on underside of tub about 2 inches long 3/4 inch wide in fiberglass where leak started. Is this the problem? Am I going to need a whole new tub? Is there any trick to get a good seal or repair this?

tboz · Aug 25, 2012, 12:49 PM

Where did you put this gasket on the crome part or between the tub and shue

massplumber2008 · Aug 25, 2012, 01:00 PM

Hi Tboz

To install a tub drain assembly you use plumber's putty on the top side of the tub between the chrome strainer and the tub and then place the gasket against the underside of the tub and the tub shoe against that gasket.

That should stop the leak... ;)

Mark

sheilagr · Aug 25, 2012, 03:22 PM

If I am understanding your question correctly the shue is beneath the gasket and the gasket sits on top of the crome but under the lower edge of the finished tub where the old gasket came out of. There is a small imperfection where the old plumbers putty was. As far as I can tell its not a crack when I put it all back together it was well covered by the new plumbers putty. No leaking happened till I flipped the thing to fill the tub with water. That's why I think it has more to do with the gasket but I could be all wet here(HAHA).