Replacing Drain Pipe Under Tub

Step 1 purchasing drain pipe.

Replacing drain pipe under tub.

Take the measurements of the drain pipe and drain hole. Cast iron pipework runs between 2 to 10 per foot and was the standard until the 1960s. Replacing bath tub drain. After all your drain line runs from your home all the way to the nearest.

This instructable is to help people who are first timers like me this is the first time i have attempted any plumbing repairs and the videos are a little wonky let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions to make this job easier the tools. Drain flanges come in many different finishes and have a variety of stopper options for filling the tub. Note down the measurements and use them to purchase the pipe of proper length and diameter. Replacing cast iron drain pipes vs.

Although cast iron is prone to rusting it may hold up better than pvc. The average drain pipe repair cost is 549 with most homeowners spending between 500 and 1 150. Cost to replace a drain pipe under the house. Drain pipe repair cost factors.

Pvc plastic runs 0 50 to 5 per foot and became popular largely due to price. The cost to repair your drain pipe will depend on a few factors. Some manufacturers refer to the drain flange as a drain body or drain basket. 1 remove the pipes that connect the overflow to the tub drain basket.

Replacing these pipes and the tools used are dependent on what type of drain pipes are in place to begin with. Replacing the flange is a relatively simple project but if you haven t done it.