tub drains

[bigboots44]

I do the maintenance for a 180 unit non profit housing association. Due to age etc the tub outlets have no strainers left. These tubs were origionally stopped with a plug operated from a lever in the overflow. I am looking at replacing the outlet with new ones with a strainer [ cross] in it . what problems am I looking at. Thanks in advance for all answers.

[JCsPlumbing]

Aggravation x 180. I know you want answers to help you take care of it yourself but you would be better of calling a plumber to do this. That's my opinion.

J.C.

[row]

im wth JC but prolly x by 200 times. If you are able to unscrew the strainer(and the cross doesnt break off) it may be mis-aligned when you go to screw a new on in and then you have to open up a wall and throw things and use obscene gestures and then finish it off with a big ole fat swear!!!! Have a good time :D

[glkearns]

I do the maintenance for a 180 unit non profit housing association. Due to age etc the tub outlets have no strainers left. These tubs were origionally stopped with a plug operated from a lever in the overflow. I am looking at replacing the outlet with new ones with a strainer [ cross] in it . what problems am I looking at. Thanks in advance for all answers.

Aggravation x 180. I know you want answers to help you take care of it yourself but you would be better of calling a plumber to do this. That's my opinion.

J.C.

I agree with them. Bring in a pro, because there are so many bad things that can happen...

[drtyhands]

If you do get the internal wrench to bite the spud there is a chance that the rotten tubular brass drain will sheer as the shoe spins with the stainer.Then your going to have to access to replace the drain and overflow.

[bigboots44]

thanks guys.zi didn't think it would be easy. All the strainers are basically missing,just a few stubs left. I am getting tired of snaking washcloths out of the clogged drain. Does anyone know of a press fit strainer that will fit the drain.

[TomSV650]

thanks guys.zi didn't think it would be easy. All the strainers are basically missing,just a few stubs left. I am getting tired of snaking washcloths out of the clogged drain. Does anyone know of a press fit strainer that will fit the drain.

Funny you mention it because I do an apt complex like that. I mean EVERY single tub is missing the "+" in the drain and every single tub at this place has junk in the trap/drain.

Good for business! :lol: