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TUB
DRAIN ACCESS NOT AVAILABLE/ ACCESS NOT OPENED
(HYDRO TUB / REGULAR TUB): Almost all bath
tubs placed on concrete slab floors and/or
floors above the first floor should have some
sort of access door or plate built into the wall
behind the tub faucets and drain. Many times the
access plate will be on an outside wall. A drain
access for a regular bathtub may not have been
required if the drain is constructed of plastic
pipe with glued fittings. If a tub sits on a
floor with a crawl space underneath, the crawl
space usually will provide sufficient access.
Hydro-tubs (tubs with electric pumps, etc.) must
have access to the
Tub overflow cover missing.
Shower drain screws missing.
screw has usable threads to attach to, and if a
proper cover can be found. Loose overflow covers
can usually be tightened simply by tightening
the hold down screws. Be aware that these screws
may have stripped threads. If you need
assistance you may wish to call on a Plumbing
Contractor. He may have an original cover in
stock which will readily remedy the situation.
