Freestanding Tub Drain Connection
The bathtub is leveled via a water level at the intended local installation area.
Freestanding tub drain connection. Simply install the new five piece drain and test for leaks on the spot. A large cut out is needed for the overflow and drain pipe. Our freestanding tubs are classified together but there are many differences. A pedestal tub may be molded as one piece while some tubs sit on a decorative base.
This easy to access drain also lets you get to the bottom of problems without breaking the plumbing. When a tub is designed for an above floor drain connection there is space under the tub to run the drain pipes above the floor. Typical freestanding bathtub installation procedure installation sequence continued picture 4 5. Woodbridge bta 1513 acrylic freestanding bathtub contemporary soaking tub with brushed nickel overflow and drain bta1513 white 67 b 0013 4 3 out of 5 stars 140 645 10 645.
Also check if the waste location in the bathtub aligns with the drain hole on the floor. Inside the access panel the overflow and drain assembly is hidden from view but accessible. The drawing above shows a typical tub installation. You can measure the drain under the bathtub to know its level of alignment with the floor.
The tub connection has pedestal tubs in cast iron acrylic pedestal tubs stone and copper. During the installation the bathtub should not be tiurned. Place the freestanding bathtub. Place the bathtub by raising it up 3 with 4x4 peices of lumber so you can have access from the bottom of the bathtub.
Place the tub by the side on a blanket. Every freestanding tub has a drain kit.