This is another control panel switch, usually located next to the temperature switch. There should be a small hose connected to this switch, and sometimes, this hose becomes loose and falls off the connection. When this happens, the water in the tub usually overflows. To solve this problem,...
you may need to push the overflow pipe just a bit to make room for the gasket. When you feel the gasket conform to the hole, it should be in the right place
Apply Sealant: Once you're satisfied with the fit, apply silicone sealant to all threaded joints and around the drain's rubber gasket. This will ensure a watertight seal that won't break down over time. Attach the Overflow: The overflow is typically connected to the back of the tub and ...
If you notice the level is low and do not see coolant leaking from the coolant reservoir tank, it supports the theory that the leak is due to a crack in the head gasket, cylinder head or engine block.Furthermore, you should invest in an engine block leak detector kit that uses ...
Install the new flush valve in its place, then tighten the flush valve nut and replace the tank-to-bowl gasket before putting the tank back into position. Secure the tank-to-bowl bolts and reconnect the water supply to the toilet. Turn the water back on and allow the tank to fill up....
Plumber’s putty will remain pliable when not exposed to air and can be used as a bedding compound for strainers, faucets/tub waste and overflows once out of the container. If the putty is exposed to air for an extended period of time, it will harden and become brittle. Once the putty...
My tub is stainless steel so does not keep any grime. Every other place with grime needs “hand detailing”. Even under the gasket. And the gasket is about the only place grime collects. What a pain! Kristin S says: Just did this and it didn’t work at all for me. Such a ...
If your pop-up sink or tub stopper doesn’t work, a quick-and-easy fix is to buy a replacement universal drain stopper. These are available on Amazon for from $10–15, and they’re a total no-brainer to install. Measure the size of your sink or tub’s drain hole and buy one tha...
Bulkhead fittings are used as inlets or outlets on aquariums, sumps and overflows - this article discusses how to size one up for your needs.
The overflow pipe, which extends vertically from the overflow plate on the wall of the tub to a tee located a few inches beneath the bottom of the tub. The P-trap, which is located just past the downward vertical outlet of the tee. On the other end of the trap, a horizontal length ...