Then clean the flange and apply silicone caulk.
Fix tub drain pipe.
Roll the plumber s putty between your hands for one to two minutes to soften.
Partially fill the tub and check to see if the drain holds water.
If the drain allows water to seep out loosen the locknut turn the lift rod counterclockwise and then tighten the locknut.
Simply remove the excess that squishes out from under the tub drain with a putty knife and put it back into the container.
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Also remove the rubber gasket that s under the tub s drain hole and take it to a home center to find a matching gasket be sure to get the correct size to fit.
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Replacing bath tub drain step 1.
Step 1 purchasing drain pipe.
Once the drain is as tight as you can get it by hand use the drain removal.
Place the drain back into the hole in the bathtub and screw it into the drain pipe below by turning it clockwise by hand.
Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain not all drains are like.
Note down the measurements and use them to purchase the pipe of proper length and diameter.
Steps for fixing a tub that won t hold water.
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Roll the material into a rope about the size of a pencil.
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Lubricate the plunger and linkage.
Remove the old drain.
This video is a step by step instruction on how to replace a bathtub drain.
Bathtub drains consist of a visible trip lever a plunger that seats in the drain to stop water and two pieces of threaded rod which connect the lever and plunger.
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If you have to hold your drain lever down for the tub to drain it is more than likely the tension spring on the back of the overflow plate.
If your tub begins to drain slowly or stops draining completely it has probably.
You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.
Clean the seating area.
Then open the drain and check the flow rate.
Don t worry if you get too much.
Take the measurements of the drain pipe and drain hole.
Reinstall them into the overflow drain.
To repair a tub drain unscrew the drain flange from above.
To replace a bathtub drain pipe you will need cement drain pipe drain wrench hacksaw measuring tape paper and tub drain kit.
Slip the new gasket into place and screw in the drain flange.
The first step is to unscrew the plate that holds the trip lever.
