Nothing is worse than going to put your kids in the bathtub, filling the water full and coming back to find most of it gone, if not all of it. What a waste of water. This happened quite a few times before I realized there was a problem. My kids kept getting in trouble because I was frustrated that I kept having to fill up all the water. I called a current plumber in the area to see how much it would cost to fix. Just for them to come look at it, to make sure what the problem was. Was about what I was hoping to pay to fix the whole thing. So I decided to see what it all intelled for me to fix it myself. After reading a little bit about it, i decided it was something I could do. So I gathered all the materials I needed, Which some of it I already had on hand.
Tools you need:
-New drain
-Plumbers putty( I used the 14 oz one and it was plenty)
-Plumbers drain wrench
- Putty knife
-Pliers
Find somewhere that sales bathtub drains. I found mine at a place that had all the parts I needed and was decently priced. They have someone online that can actually help with any questions. Which was nice for me, since I have no plumbing experience.
After you have got all the necessary tools, you need to take the old drain out. The easiest way to do this is by getting your pliers and clamping in on the plug. Turning it counter clockwise until you can remove the plug. Then unscrew the rim of the drain. The drain wrench works well to help take it out.
Clean your drain and rim out of any debris or dirt that may be in there.
Take your new drain out of it’s package and get it ready to install.
Get your plumbers putty and your putty knife out. Put a good amount under the rim, this will help it seal tightly. The more putty the better it will help you drain to last. Of course you don’t want too much or it won’t lay properly.
With your wrench lower your drain in the hole and turn it clockwise until it is tight enough. Put the stopper in the new drain and turn it clockwise until it is screwed all the way.
If there is any excess putty on the tub clean it up. Put the rest of your tools away. This completes installing your new your bathtub drain.
Turn on your tub and make sure everything is sealed properly.
Hope these instructions helped you. I felt like it was a fairly easy process. It will save you having to pay someone else for the labor. Most likely I shouldn’t have to change another one for awhile. But if there is a next time at least I know what to do.
If you want to read more about replacing a bathtub drain check out one of my favorite articles at http://the-place-for-peerless-faucets.webnode.com/installing-shower-enclosures/.
Tools you need:
-New drain
-Plumbers putty( I used the 14 oz one and it was plenty)
-Plumbers drain wrench
- Putty knife
-Pliers
Find somewhere that sales bathtub drains. I found mine at a place that had all the parts I needed and was decently priced. They have someone online that can actually help with any questions. Which was nice for me, since I have no plumbing experience.
After you have got all the necessary tools, you need to take the old drain out. The easiest way to do this is by getting your pliers and clamping in on the plug. Turning it counter clockwise until you can remove the plug. Then unscrew the rim of the drain. The drain wrench works well to help take it out.
Clean your drain and rim out of any debris or dirt that may be in there.
Take your new drain out of it’s package and get it ready to install.
Get your plumbers putty and your putty knife out. Put a good amount under the rim, this will help it seal tightly. The more putty the better it will help you drain to last. Of course you don’t want too much or it won’t lay properly.
With your wrench lower your drain in the hole and turn it clockwise until it is tight enough. Put the stopper in the new drain and turn it clockwise until it is screwed all the way.
If there is any excess putty on the tub clean it up. Put the rest of your tools away. This completes installing your new your bathtub drain.
Turn on your tub and make sure everything is sealed properly.
Hope these instructions helped you. I felt like it was a fairly easy process. It will save you having to pay someone else for the labor. Most likely I shouldn’t have to change another one for awhile. But if there is a next time at least I know what to do.
If you want to read more about replacing a bathtub drain check out one of my favorite articles at http://the-place-for-peerless-faucets.webnode.com/installing-shower-enclosures/.