Remove Tub Drain Fix Leak 💦👍

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How to remove and replace a leaking tub drain. Silicone sealant works better than putty for this job. Some are easier than others and sometimes you need to replace the whole waste and overflow assembly if old threads get damaged. The tub drain removal wrench can be found at most hardware stores. #bathtub #tips #tools

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@JENSENDIY 11 ай бұрын

I am using a quality Silicone meant for kitchen & bathrooms. I use putty on sink drains & silicone on tub/shower drains that will be concealed. Most leaks I have fixed on tub drains are due to cracked dried up putty. Applied properly silicone will outlast putty in my experience. You may disagree and that's okay, we all want the same thing here, no Leaks!

@MrSTUPIDBRICK 10 ай бұрын

In the UK its rare to see any plumbers putty being used anymore. Quality silicone is a far better method widely used here.

@rm-ot1ff 5 ай бұрын

I'm am currently about to install a shower pan, is there a brand you use for shower drains? I see so many silicones in the store website. I haven't chosen the tube of silicone I'm going to use because not one video states a specific silicone.

@JENSENDIY 5 ай бұрын

@@rm-ot1ff l usually use a brand called PlumbRite

@mikeg567 11 ай бұрын

Man I never seen one come out that easy

@Ender_Wiggin03 11 ай бұрын

If your tub will let you, plumber's putty might be a better option. (I'm aware that some fiberglass/acrylic tubs can't work with putty).

@ArtOfTheWeld 10 ай бұрын

would it b better to let the silicone dry for a couple min. then tighten all the way, to make the silicone b more like a gasket/silicone to keep it lasting for decades?

@jpmacoo 11 ай бұрын

I wish there was some consensus on silicone vs putty. KZfaq is loaded with experts who tell you one thing, with just as many telling you something else

@koreyphan 11 ай бұрын

What happened to the black rubber washer ?

@robertherrera912 8 ай бұрын

Should go between the tub and the tub drain.

@haaatg 11 ай бұрын

The silicone that caused it to leak in the first place

@Pathasher 11 ай бұрын

Silicone makes the job suck for the next guy… doesn’t matter if it’s to fix plumbing or to demo and remove, the job will be more difficult.

@Passions 10 ай бұрын

Silicone much better than plumber's putty? LOL Dear lord.

@ejswbradshaw1 11 ай бұрын

Plumbers putty is how plumbers do it, diy handyman uses silicone

@JENSENDIY 11 ай бұрын

Disagree, yes l am a handyman but l am also a Journeyman plumber over 20 years. I use putty on sink drains only, quality silicone on tubs & shower drains & never had an issue.

@djcarbontt 11 ай бұрын

Didn’t mean it’s the better solution. Nor does it mean that it’s right. Part of why you may never have gotten an issue for the 20 years is because you don’t get the call back. Fix it once and fail I’m not calling back for you to do the same thing twice.

@kennymartinez767 11 ай бұрын

Do not use silicone!!!

@JENSENDIY 11 ай бұрын

What do you suggest using? I have been plumbing for over 20 years, installed many tubs and showers using a good quality silicone on the drains instead of putty and never had a call back for a leak. Most tub leaks I have come across have been because of dried up plumbers putty.

@garykrell2058 11 ай бұрын

@@JENSENDIYI've resealed tub,shower, basket strainer GD flanges sink drains that were sealed with putty with 💯 silicone never had a callback

@elijah3807 11 ай бұрын

Silicone is a hack job.

@_JohnRedcorn_ 11 ай бұрын

I’ve never heard anyone claim silicone is better than plumbers putty. Silicone smells, is hard to clean up, and will fail much sooner than putty

@rightontarget4727 11 ай бұрын

I use it regularly when doing condos, putty is great for sinks it does work for tubs but the silicone works great but you are right it smells

@MichaelRodriguez-vi3hw 3 ай бұрын

Plumbers putty all day.

@LukeRoxALot 7 ай бұрын

Silicone = hack

@charlesffrazer4697 10 ай бұрын

So so apparently you don't care about real Plumbing or the next person. Use plumbers putty that's what it's for

@JENSENDIY 10 ай бұрын

No, l do care. Did you read my comment on why and when l use silicone? I happen to be a journeyman plumber, I use putty for certain applications and silicone for others.