Here are a few bathtub drain schematics and bathtub plumbing diagrams.
Clawfoot bathtub drain installation.
Placement of the tub.
Position the new tub near the new location and add the new drain to tub.
Fairly simple drain system.
There should be a plate that needs to be placed from inside the tub to the drain.
Apply putty under rim.
Remove excess pipe sections.
Installing a clawfoot tub floor material.
Take this plate and attach it to the overflow pipe with the adjustable wrench.
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.
Turn off water main then cut plumbing back to general area of new holes.
Doing so will help you also see where the best position is for the supply lines and fixtures.
Searching for a drain for your clawfoot tub.
To keep leaks from happening in the drain of the tub use some plumber s putty under the rim of the drain.
Before you can install a clawfoot tub you must first make sure you are dealing with a finish material.
Our installation guides section is packed full of useful information to get your project going.
Add plumbers putty around the strainer.
Clawfoot tub drains complete your tub installation with a beautiful exposed drain the exposed look is key to a clawfoot remodel or new construction.
Align drain before installing it.
Once the overflow pipe is properly attached this do it yourself job is complete.
The best way to align the drain under the clawfoot tub is to position the tub and mark the location on the floor.
How to install plumbing for a claw foot tub step 1.
These lovely drains offer you that polished look that really brings the whole installation together and helps add authenticity and style to your vintage or victorian bath.
You can replace just this plate at your hardware store for a few dollars.
Clawfoot tub installations are not one person tasks.
They are more suited to two or three person.