Does out of plumb shower riser matter for no caulk drain?

[Tvizzle]

I only ask because it’s in a difficult to access area to fix. The glue up resulted in something different than expected…


If it passes leak test would you still fix it?

Also, rest in peace Terry. Thank you for all your help over the years and this amazing plumbing community.

 

[Breplum]

Not good. I'd never do it.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Jeff H Young]

Its pretty hard to look at that and not recomend fixing . on other hand will it leak in next year or 30 years maybe maybe not . If you did the work and are willing to take responceabilty and not flipping the house then take your chances ok, If you paid outta your hard earned money for a plumber to install this Id call him back

 

[Tvizzle]

Its pretty hard to look at that and not recomend fixing . on other hand will it leak in next year or 30 years maybe maybe not . If you did the work and are willing to take responceabilty and not flipping the house then take your chances ok, If you paid outta your hard earned money for a plumber to install this Id call him back

Its a tile job for a friend, and their plumber wasn't available. My buddy is the type that if it's not leaking it doesn't matter. I'm more anal, especially not being in the trade enough to know when it matters or doesn't matter.

I'll definitely replumb it, with someone holding a long stand pipe above to make sure its plumb

Its hard plumbing in a 14" joist bay wondering how plumb you are lol.

Thanks for the advice to both of you. I just wanted to make sure I'm not crazy for wanting to cut this out and do better.

 

[Jeff H Young]

I hate to critique it i mean cosmeticaly Is one thing no biggie really but I have some issue with it being a long term fix it could leak down the road

 

[mikejames962]

If the fix is holding and passes the leak test, that's a good sign. Assess the long-term durability and if it meets safety standards. Terry's legacy lives on in this plumbing community—grateful for the knowledge shared.

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

Theres 2 things going on here. First; when installing the no caulk gasket, its going to be very difficult to get the gasket to fit over the pipe and into the drain body. Second; with the pipe at an angle, it will have uneven sealing pressure applied at 2 points rather than evenly spread top to bottom.

IMO its better and easier in the long run to install it plumb.