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Author:
noumena (CA)
Hello:
I have a large tiled sunken tub built into a concrete slab. I want to fill this in to floor level and put a modern tub in. Here is my question:
I assume that I need to dig up the old drain and reposition the drain to match the rough in of the new tub. This means moving it towards the wall with the taps about 8 inches. Any work arounds that are within code or do I need to get the jack hammer out? how do I rough in the drain?
Any advice is appreciated.
Dave
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Author:
Doug E. (CA)
with very careful measuring you install waste and overflow and trap before you set the tub. Now if you have not done this I strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber for this. 1/4" can be enough to ruin a day.
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waukeshaplumbing (WI)
max drop for the drain is 15" in WI...which probably means you will have to redo the drain and vent for it to be correct.just raising the drain pipe will be wrong...
i dont see this as a homeowner project at all...id consider it difficult for a plumber
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Author:
masterx3 (MA)
Hey Doug,
Is it true there are no licensing of journeyman in CA. Its just a contractors license?
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Author:
joe plumber (NE)
If it is a brand named tub you should be able to get rough -in specs for it.
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PlumerDan (CA)
you still need your five years experince.....then they have a two day class that guarentees you'll past the test......i really really really wish they made some of these so called plumbers take the kinds of tests most of the folks on here have had to take....sure would a lot more work for us
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Doug E. (CA)
yeah, like plumerdan says. You work under the license of the owner of the plumbing company. Prove your on the job hours and then take the test and then you get your license (different for the unions). I don't have my card nor do I call myself a journeyman...still gathering my OJT hours; could pass the exam no problem. Already have in "codes" class.
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Author:
dlh (TX)
even with prep classes (not mandatory) we have a high rate of 1st time test failures
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Author:
jimmy-o (CA)
Here is info on the California C36 Plumbing Contractor's License:
[www.cslb.ca.gov]
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Author:
hj
The new tub's drain will NOT be in the same position as the old one, and therefore a jack hammer is definitely in your future.
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Author:
sum (FL)
if his original tub is sunken, then after the removal of that tub, the floor slab should be already open with full access to relocate the drain right?
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joe plumber (NE)
You got a point there Sum,very possible indeed.
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Author:
waukeshaplumbing (WI)
it would be open but 2' down....code max drop for a tub is 15" (atleast in WI)...so you would have to bring it up and revent it
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Author:
hj
Not necessarily. Sometimes they pour a concrete recess for the tub to set in, just as if it were on the floor.
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