BhamRuss New Member Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location Birmingham, Michigan Jul 12, 2010 #1 What's the feasiblity/practicality of drilling a cast iron bathtub to retrofit whirlpool hydro-massage components?
What's the feasiblity/practicality of drilling a cast iron bathtub to retrofit whirlpool hydro-massage components?
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Jul 12, 2010 #2 It's hard to drill cast iron. But it can be done. They do make bits for that but it's going to be a very hard job for someone. I would beg off on it.
It's hard to drill cast iron. But it can be done. They do make bits for that but it's going to be a very hard job for someone. I would beg off on it.
Jadnashua Retired Defense Industry Engineer xxx Messages 32,770 Reaction score 1,195 Points 113 Location New England Jul 12, 2010 #3 Adding holes means probably cracking of the glaze. That leads to rust. I'd be very leary about making holes for those reasons.
Adding holes means probably cracking of the glaze. That leads to rust. I'd be very leary about making holes for those reasons.
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Jul 13, 2010 #4 If you were here, I would refer you to the company which does it. IT is seldom a DIY project.