Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    shane1's Avatar
    shane1 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 13, 2007, 06:49 AM
    Fixing a leak in the drain of bathtub
    We installed a new bathtub over the weekend and the bottom drain keeps leaking between the seal and the pipe. When installing the drain we made sure it was tight and even put sealer between the drain and the tub , but it still is leaking. Any ideas?
    dclynch's Avatar
    dclynch Posts: 202, Reputation: 19
    Full Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 13, 2007, 10:14 AM
    An easy mistake to make is in the order of the washers under the tub. From the bottom, the correct order is nut, stiff washer, then neoprene washer next to the tub. On the tub side, thrse should be plumbers putty or silicone under the drain flange.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Leak from bathtub [ 6 Answers ]

Hi we have a leak onto our ceiling directly below our bathtub. It seems to be from the drain but at a loss of what to do next. It only leaks during a bath or a few minutes into a shower. Any help would be great. Thanks Ed

Fixing a leaky Bathtub Faucet [ 3 Answers ]

I have a 40 year old PriceFister 3 handle, washer-variety, tub faucet that has a slow, constant drip. This is a vacation home by the ocean where everything seems to break down and rust constantly, (not sure if this is important). I have shut the water and replaced the washers which really...

Bathtub Leak [ 2 Answers ]

I need help figuring out what to do with my bathtub drain. It leaks when draining. Water seeps out from the bottom of the tub to the bathroom floor. My house is approximately 35 years old & built on a slab. I've found that if you pull the drain lever up about halfway & let it drain very slowly,...

Bathtub drain leak due to tub corrosion [ 1 Answers ]

We have a porcelain over steel tub that has started to leak to our downstairs. We pulled away the ceiling and saw that the tub looks like it is corroding around the drain. Is this something we can repair ourselves? Would installing a new drain fix the problem? How would that work? Of course,...

Fixing shower pan drain [ 2 Answers ]

Hi, I am trying to fix the drain in my shower. The shower has a fiberglass (I think) shower pan. This shower pan looks different that ones I see on the internet in that the drain is actually formed in the shower base. The sch40 2'' pipe comes up about an 1" from the opening. The drain...

View more questions Search