Hi all:
I'm starting to put the bathroom back together after a full gut.
Concrete slab, 3rd floor condo.
I've removed a 60x30 steel tub and have a new 60x30 Kohler (deeper, acrylic) along with their PVC drain kit. The old overflow, tailpipe, T are iron (I'm fairly sure), and of course don't align properly so I can't re-use them. The actual drain line is cast iron as well.
I do have access under the tub as there is a cut out in the slab under the drain area.
1) How do I loosen/remove/cut the existing trap out so I can put on the new PVC (tee/tailpipe/overflow). Everything seems extremely tight and is probably somewhat rusted; it may be 30 years old. Especially because i'm on the 3rd floor, I don't want to break anything!
Also, while I'm good on the actual PVC being attached to itself/tub, what's the best option for the transition between the iron drain line and the new PVC?
One final question: is it a problem if the tailpipe/tee connection is not at 90 degree angle to the wall plane? I can't see why it would matter, but checking. The new tub is basically the same size but the drain is slightly to one side of the old one.
Thanks a ton!
I'm starting to put the bathroom back together after a full gut.
Concrete slab, 3rd floor condo.
I've removed a 60x30 steel tub and have a new 60x30 Kohler (deeper, acrylic) along with their PVC drain kit. The old overflow, tailpipe, T are iron (I'm fairly sure), and of course don't align properly so I can't re-use them. The actual drain line is cast iron as well.
I do have access under the tub as there is a cut out in the slab under the drain area.
1) How do I loosen/remove/cut the existing trap out so I can put on the new PVC (tee/tailpipe/overflow). Everything seems extremely tight and is probably somewhat rusted; it may be 30 years old. Especially because i'm on the 3rd floor, I don't want to break anything!
Also, while I'm good on the actual PVC being attached to itself/tub, what's the best option for the transition between the iron drain line and the new PVC?
One final question: is it a problem if the tailpipe/tee connection is not at 90 degree angle to the wall plane? I can't see why it would matter, but checking. The new tub is basically the same size but the drain is slightly to one side of the old one.
Thanks a ton!