Installing new tub - is there an easy way to extend PVC drain pipe 1/2"

old_man · May 1, 2010

I'm putting in a new tub and I need to extend the length of the PVC drain pipe shown in photo by 1/2 inch in order for trap to line up properly with overflow tube.
Is there a clean way to do this without cutting open plywood farther back and replacing a larger section?
Thanks

Terry · May 2, 2010

To extend the pipe, you will need to add a coupling.
Since you need only 3/4" more, you will have to cut the existing pipe back a bit, add the coupling and a piece of pipe.

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hj · May 2, 2010

I do not know what kind of tub you are installing, or what kind of drain, but normally the "P" trap is AT THE WALL, (under the tub's overflow pipe), not under the tub's outlet, meaning you might have to EXTEND the drain, not cut it off.

old_man · May 2, 2010

Terry said:
To extend the pipe, you will need to add a coupling.
Since you need only 3/4" more, you will have to cut the existing pipe back a bit, add the coupling and a piece of pipe.

Terry,
I have 2" of pipe to work with. Coupling is 2 1/2" long. I would have very short nipples, the trap elbow would be almost kissing the coupling (see hand sketch). Is this ok or does some nipple need to be visible for inspection?
What I would really like is a male/female coupling (0 degree street) but have seen it.

I have also included photo of existing pipe with trap inserted. Trap is ~1/2 inch too far from wall to meet overflow.

Dave

old_man · May 2, 2010

old_man said:
Terry,
I have 2" of pipe to work with. Coupling is 2 1/2" long. I would have very short nipples, the trap elbow would be almost kissing the coupling (see hand sketch). Is this ok or does some nipple need to be visible for inspection?
What I would really like is a male/female coupling (0 degree street) but have seen it.

I have also included photo of existing pipe with trap inserted. Trap is ~1/2 inch too far from wall to meet overflow.

Dave

Here are photos

Dcelite · May 2, 2010

You can put a bend on the existing PVC (45, st. 45, or 60) and then swing the trap back to the center you need.

hj · May 3, 2010

A DWV coupling, which is what you need, is NOT 2 1/2" long.

old_man · May 3, 2010

hj said:
A DWV coupling, which is what you need, is NOT 2 1/2" long.

hj you're the man!

That is what I get for pulling dimensions from some website vs. walking into Ferguson's with a tape measure.

I think I am ok now, but do you know if there is any requirement for how much nipple, if any, needs to be visible between fittings for inspection?
Thanks again

Jadnashua · May 3, 2010

You want to see the pipe, how much isn't a big issue. Keep in mind that dry fitting will get you into trouble...it is nearly impossible to get the pipe bottomed into the fitting until you add the cement which liquifies the top layer and allows it to mush to the bottom of the fitting. Depending on the diameter of hte pipe and your fitting, you could have 1/2" or so after you think it is bottomed out dry verses 'wet' - you need to carefully measure.

hj · May 4, 2010

I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with installing fittings with NO pipe showing between them.

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