Bathtub Overflow Drain Leak Repair
Shown here is the old deteriorated gasket that must be removed.
Bathtub overflow drain leak repair. There is an easy and economical way to repair your bath tub waste and overflow. Fixing bathtub drain leaks can involve one of three types of repairs. Items needed to remove and replace a modern screw in bath tub drain not all drains are like this. The bathtub overflow was not installed correctly and was causing a big leak when bathing.
When a tub leak appears often the impulse is to tear out the ceiling from below in an effort to fix the drain trap when in reality it may be the overflow tube that needs tightening or a replacement gasket. I used an old wire hanger to dig out the rotted gasket material from the overflow body. Rinse with boiling water. The watco universal nufit is a quick and easy way to freshen up your tub drain and the ultimate overflow gasket takes care of the issues of any leaking you may have from the overflow gasket.
The first step is to remove the screws that mount the cover plate. A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key. Flush the tub drain and overflow drain with a solution of 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. Pull out the assembly including the drain plug.
Close the drain tub should use the plug or put a towel on it. It s too easy to lose or turn one of the screws in the drain. The good news is that replacing an overflow drain gasket is a fairly easy fix. If the tub has been leaking or the drain is hard to operate clean the plunger and linkage.
The new bathtub drain. Save thousands of dollars in potential water damages and repairs low cost diy installation in 3 minutes without the help of a licensed professional specialized bluevue overflow cover included. Use a brush and a mild cleaning solution or vinegar. Loosen and remove the two screws that hold the cover plate overflowing drain in place.
I found the leak how to repair a bathtub overflow drain. A long screwdriver plumbers pliers channel locks a properly sized wrench to fit the body of the drain key or really big channel locks vice grips. A newer quicker solution for overflow gasket leaks and replacements for two hole overflows no more leaky bathtubs overflow drains. With any luck you can complete the repair from the tub without having to open the wall.
The ultimate overflow kit uses a patented gasket that fits on the outside of the tub and telescopes into the overflow tube bypassing the damaged gasket eliminating the leaks.