Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - Basement Shower ruff in

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : Basement Shower ruff in

Dave Malo
07-11-04, 07:49 AM
I recently move into a new home a few years ago and finally decided to finish the basement. The builder ruffed in the toilet and shower drains. Now that I'm looking to have a tile shower pan I went to Home Depot to buy the shower drain where you join the rubber membrane. I noticed that all the fittings are made for 3 inch and 2 inch diameter. I went home and noticed that the ruffed in shower pipe is 1 1/2 inches.

What do I do.

Is this to code?
Can I buy a reducer ans attached the drain that way.

and my worst fear is that I have to bust up the concrete and redo the drain in 2 or 3 inch pipe. boy I hope this is not the case since I'm at the tile stage right now.

any help would be greatly appricated

thanks

majakdragon
07-11-04, 08:45 AM
Sounds like the builder roughed it for a tub,not a shower. Code in most states is 2' for showers and 1 1/2' for tubs. Sorry if I ruined your day. Good luck and post back.
Dave Malo
07-12-04, 05:58 AM
Is there anything I can do. Will it work with 1 1/2 as most tubs have a shower. I really don't want to bust up the concrete at this stage in the game. Any suggestions?

majakdragon
07-12-04, 08:28 AM
If it were me...I'd go for it.I can't believe it would ever be a major issue. Good luck.