Shower drain leaking? Let's fix it!

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5 ай бұрын

In this video I am replacing a no caulk drain on a fiberglass shower base. I am not sure what was happening on the bottom side but someone got pretty creative with it!. If you have any suggestions feel free to let me know. Thanks for watching!
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@Flagthegiants24 5 ай бұрын

Good video bro love what u do

@FixItWithMe 4 ай бұрын

Just subscribed! Love ur videos! :)

@florence3146 5 ай бұрын

good job

@johnalbrecht4332 5 ай бұрын

drywall mud is now water resistant 😂 nice work Andy

@andy_plumbs 5 ай бұрын

Maybe they know something we don’t 🤣

@alamedacustomholsters 5 ай бұрын

Awesome

@johnsouza4391 3 ай бұрын

First if original shower installer had realized the drain was directly over a joist, why didn't they just cut the joist and make a header to save the integrity of the framing. Instead they ruined a good joist and made for a terrible trap installation. Second, you are a very patient man. I hope you get paid well.

@andy_plumbs 3 ай бұрын

Yep, I have no idea what original installer was thinking. All I can do is make the best of it. And thank you, I have learned over the years that having patience is one of the most important traits to have in this trade.

@rcmechanialgroup2856 5 ай бұрын

Nice job. Why did you install the rubber ring bevel side up?

@andy_plumbs 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I installed it that way so that the gasket set screw compresses it against the pipe and forms a seal. It’s the way the instructions say to install it.

@DigitalIP 5 ай бұрын

is there a standard strainer size? cuz i actually need to replace the one for the downstairs shower, it technically hasnt had one for some time due to rusting out because of well water so it leaks quite a bit into the crawl space as there isnt a strainer.

@andy_plumbs 5 ай бұрын

Yes, the standard size (in the US anyway) is 4-1/4” in diameter on top and then the pipe size is 2”. I have a link in the video’s description of the one I used if you are interested!

@DigitalIP 5 ай бұрын

@@andy_plumbs Thanks

@Swphoto800 2 ай бұрын

Boy do I feel for this guy! Does it get any worse than this mess

@majahanson311 Ай бұрын

Is there any level of worthwhile repair to be made purely from above in this situation? I recognize that the way you did it is the right way, but if I don't want to cut away the ceiling below, is it still worth trying to just replace that rubber gasket?

@andy_plumbs Ай бұрын

Yes, this repair can be made from above by using a Wingtite shower drain. If you Google it you will find videos son how to install them.

@thecatlady2710 3 ай бұрын

My shower drain cover needs to be removed so I can clean out the hair and gunk. There are no screws, I can't pry it up and it won't twist up. Any advice on how to get the thing off?

@andy_plumbs 3 ай бұрын

It is hard to say without seeing it. If it looks anything like the one in this video it should just pry up.

@thecatlady2710 3 ай бұрын

@@andy_plumbs Thank you so much! It does look like the one in your video. God bless you Sir! 👍