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We are converting a tub/shower to a doorless walk-in shower. The drain is 1 1/2". We have been told that code requires us to convert it to a 2" drain. We have a concrete slab (not post-tensioned). The 1 1/2" pipes disappear into the back wall behind the shower. We don't want to open all of the walls in the house to find out where to convert the pipes to 2".
We have blueprints. Our plan was to move the drain about 34" from the wall so that it would look more like a standard shower drain. We used the tub for a shower and had no problems with the drain. What should we do here? If we leave the drain where it is, can we keep the 1 1/2" drain without violating the code? Will the drain work better where it is?
DH already cut off the little elbow at the end but I guess he could put it back on. If we don't change to 2" will we have a problem when we sell the house? We aren't going to have the job inspected now. It would cost much more money than we can afford.
I would appreciate an opinion on whether it is worth trying to convert to 2"? If so, how can we find out what is needed to do it? Thanks in advance for your help.
We have blueprints. Our plan was to move the drain about 34" from the wall so that it would look more like a standard shower drain. We used the tub for a shower and had no problems with the drain. What should we do here? If we leave the drain where it is, can we keep the 1 1/2" drain without violating the code? Will the drain work better where it is?
DH already cut off the little elbow at the end but I guess he could put it back on. If we don't change to 2" will we have a problem when we sell the house? We aren't going to have the job inspected now. It would cost much more money than we can afford.
I would appreciate an opinion on whether it is worth trying to convert to 2"? If so, how can we find out what is needed to do it? Thanks in advance for your help.