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About Dana Bostick
Expertise
Pretty much any residential plumbing questions. Note: I live and work in Southern California. We do not as a rule use boilers, hot water or steam heating systems or wells so my knowledge in those areas is limited. There are others here that can probably answer those questions better. "We all is city folk" out here! What is a "well" LOL

Experience
Licensed General Contractor with Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical sub-licenses

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SearchWarp, Article Alley, www.DIYHomeInspection.blogspot.com

Education/Credentials
30 years in the trades

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Plumbing in the Home - bathroom drain installation

Expert: Dana Bostick - 11/8/2009

Question
We gutted and are remodeling the bathroom. Hubby is putting a floor drain outside the whirlpool in case of splash/whatever. We cannot get the drain to attach to the drain pipe. There is a basket shaped item at floor about 3 inches deep. Black rubber gasket keeps moving as we try to slide pipe onto drain. I have looked online for a diagram but cannot find anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Kathy

Answer
Hi Kathy Lynn,
There are several types of drains. Please send me a picture of the one you are using so I can see which one it is. And don't forget, the drain must have a trap and be vented properly or it will not work and can allow sewer gases into the house.
Best,
Dana

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