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BillD (OK)
I have a question about installing waterlines to a roman tub but I need to provide a little background: 1. Wife wanted the tub so I bought it. 2. I can't return it so I have to use it. 3. Wish 1 @ 2 did not apply.
The tub is a 2 pc Maax Sax. The apron gets installed then you drop in the tub. Lining ip the drain and overflow is a pain but not impossible. The problem is I need to provide water to the faucets with some kind if flex line because it had to be connected before the tub is dropped all the way in. There is no access to the plumbing when the tub is set in place (except for pulling the tub).
If I had hair I would pull it out. I think my only option is to use washing machine hoses with adapters to get enough water flow. The heavier water heater hoses and water softener hoses are just too rigid.
Does any see a problem with this or have a better idea/advice?
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bernabeu (SC)
you MUST have provision for an access panel
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hj (AZ)
If it is the tub I think it is a "free standing tub" and the "skirt" completely surrounds it and then the tub sets down into it. No way to put an access panel ANYWHERE. Washing machine hoses are NOT designed for long term use OR being concealed, although you can get "super hoses", (very expensive), that would last longer. You need something like a water heater connector. You install the piping "off to the side" so the connector will bend as the tub is lowered. You lower the tub until the connections are just accessible, connect the water lines, and then lower the tub the rest of the way. Before you do that, however you have to assemble the drain to the tub and test fit it until is is exactly right, then apply glue to the final connection as you lower the tub in to place. You have to do everything quickly so the cement does not set before the drain goes together. If you have room to raise the skirt and tub, then you can connect the water lines while it is raised and then apply the glue to the drain before lowering the entire unit.
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bernabeu (SC)
ok - I believe you
this is INSANE
personally, I would 'eat the expense' and throw away the junk
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hj (AZ)
quote; this is INSANE
Now, some engineer and/or designer would take offense at that statement, because they would think, and say, it was the prettiest thing they have ever made. After all, it is not their job to connect it.
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bernabeu (SC)
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BillD (OK)
Ok I think I have a plan. I did find a water heater flex line that is flexible enough to use. I'll just use adapters to reduce the connector to the right size for the faucet. Huge mistake buying this thing; the designer/engineer could have easily made a flush access panel that would have preserved their aesthetics.
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m & m (MD)
So once the tub is final set, it is inaccessible to the underside? Sorta like welding the hood shut on a car?
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BillD (OK)
Not quite welded but it could definitely be a problem. There is a water shutoff valve for the whole house very close by so it isn't a total horror story.
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hj (AZ)
It may be if you can disconnect the drain from the tub and lift the tub out.
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Kate&co (PA)
Hi.... I was just considering ordering this Maax Sax tub because it is the only one that comes in gray, and I was researching the drain problem , and saw your post! So.... how did you make out? and do you recommend? Thank you for your response!!
Kate
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