How do you reroute a bathtub drain?
How to Move a Bathtub Drain Steps
- Mark the drain pipe coming down from the bathtub 1/2 inch above where it connects to the P-trap.
- Cut straight across the drain pipe with a hacksaw.
- Trim burrs off of plastic pipe with knife.
- Determine where the new bathtub drain will exit the bathroom floor.
Can I move my bathtub?
A bathtub can be moved. If you move a bathtub within three feet of its current location, you may be able to connect the plumbing to the existing system. However, if you decide to move the bathtub further, you may need to install new plumbing.
Where is the best way to run a bathtub drain?
For example, instead of running a bathtub drain over floor joists, the drain line can be dropped into the basement and connected to the main drain line beneath the joists. It is never advisable to notch out or cut into floor joists or support beams, as this may weaken the structural integrity of the building.
Where are the water lines in a bathroom?
The center of the lav’s drain is located 18” (approximately) above the finished floor. Also notice the drain is centered right in the middle of this 30 inch vanity. The bathroom sink’s water lines are roughed-in 3 inches above the drain. Measure 21 inches (approximately) above the finished floor.
How can I run a drain pipe through the wall?
You may need to cut a hole in the wall of the room above or below to guide the vent pipe up or the drainpipe down. In the attic you may be able to run the vent over to tie into an existing vent. If not, drill a hole in the attic ceiling and have a roofer install a roof jack for the vent pipe.
Where is the best place to reroute water drain pipes?
Where to reroute pipes depends largely on code, but most rerouting jobs direct pipes above ground through the attic. Walls, baseboard boxes, closets and ceilings are also viable places to route pipes with the proper insulation.
For example, instead of running a bathtub drain over floor joists, the drain line can be dropped into the basement and connected to the main drain line beneath the joists. It is never advisable to notch out or cut into floor joists or support beams, as this may weaken the structural integrity of the building.
Where does the drain line start in a bathroom?
Typically, an entire bathroom group vents in the wall behind the sink, where a 1 1/2- to 2-inch vent pipe connects to a sanitary T-fitting. The vent pipe runs upward to meet the house’s main vent-and-soil stack in the attic. The sink’s drainpipe runs downward to connect in the floor to the main drainpipe, which originates with the commode.
You may need to cut a hole in the wall of the room above or below to guide the vent pipe up or the drainpipe down. In the attic you may be able to run the vent over to tie into an existing vent. If not, drill a hole in the attic ceiling and have a roofer install a roof jack for the vent pipe.
What to do if your toilet drain line runs away from the wall?
If the toilet drain does not connect directly to a vent, you must find another way to vent it. If the drain line runs away from the wall where you want the vent, use a reducing Y and a 45-degree street elbow to point the vent line toward the wall.
