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    Jan 12, 2005, 11:09 AM
    Shower drain
    I have a white tile shower stall that I was replacing the hardware on, everything was going smoothly until I removed the floor drain flange and grate. I was going to just replace the grate and flange, but noticed that down inside the drain from the top to about 4 inches down is extremely rusted. Is this cause for concern and should or could I replace the top 4 inches of the drain. You comments are appreciated.

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    Greg
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    Jan 12, 2005, 11:58 AM
    Shower drain
    Hi Greg,
    Where is your shower located? On a slab or upper floor? How old is your house? Since you mention rust I assume the plumbing is a cast iron trap with a galvanized iron raiser.
    If you're on a slab don't tear up the shower floor until you have to.
    If the trap can be reached consider converting the trap to PVC with a PVC stub up to connect to your present drain. Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 12, 2005, 12:08 PM
    Shower Drain
    Speedball1,

    The shower is on second floor, and the house was built in 1991.
    It looks to me like once you get down 4 to 6 inches there is black (PVC).

    Thanks,
    Greg
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    Jan 12, 2005, 07:48 PM
    Shower Drain
    Hey Greg,
    If your home was built in 91 most likely you have plastic for drainage. I don't think you need worry. Put the strainer back on and rub-dub away.
    Cheers, Tom
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