How To Plumb A Shower Drain - Connecting Shower Drain To Plumbing

[@scottsachs2547]

Best Video EVER!!!!!!! Love The Ending!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Scott! I wasn’t sure if people would like the outtakes. I appreciate your feedback!

[@scottsachs2547]

@@TheExcellentLaborer It Was Great!!!

[@carloscarrillo5502]

Yes sr of course to me that was the best part 😂

[@carloscarrillo5502]

I like your videos very clear and I'm wondering if u never get dirty or u dress like that to do the videos 😂😂

[@devinnorsworthy9154]

​@@TheExcellentLaborergreat teacher. Your wife must love you.

[@CivilianDan]

That was a fantastic video. I had to pause it and rewind it a bit because you made me laugh so hard near the end. Those red arrows you added to the video are great to see specifically what you are talking about. I appreciate the extra effort you take to your make videos understandable.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! I was curious to see how people would respond to the outtakes. Thanks a lot for letting me know you like them! I did start adding red arrows and what not to help with learning. I appreciate you watching!

[@woodwisdomnonsenseandcats4203]

What if you have no access from below? I have no basement. Thanks for all you great videos

[@harrisond8132]

This guy seems so wholesome, then comes the ending lol

[@symcardnel1741]

Josh is the best!!! I gotta dig thru his videos to see how one connects a shower pan drain to plumbing that is set in concrete. Gonna be very different, I presume, then how he set and connected this shower pan drain with an open floor below.

[@symcardnel1741]

Was not able to find vid showing how one would connect pan drain to plumbing set in concrete... but... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXuqpauie9KdadUsi=q3RBQ9Czjq2-ntAC

[@omnious42]

Haha, loved the bloopers at the end, that was a nice touch for sure

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I do that every once in a while. If I have some interesting clips, I will do that. Thanks for watching!

[@NogodbutAllahh]

The outtakes were great. You should include them after each video.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

If I get good feedback from there I definitely will. I’m glad you like them. Thanks for watching !

[@NogodbutAllahh]

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thanks for your content. Your videos give me a lot of confidence to DIY my projects.

[@andrewhunsicker6594]

Outtakes are always good. Let’s the rest of us know how “not smoothly” things go sometimes. Keeps it real.

[@garydillon6463]

Good stuff. Love that you include the outtakes.

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

Very very thorough demonstration! You covered the every single potential points that could've been a question. Very well done! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roberttipps6008]

I love the outtakes!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Great! Thanks for the input. Stay tuned for more videos to come!

[@TheGolfCellar]

The bloopers killed me, bring them back!😂

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Actually have more bloopers for my members. I’m glad you like them!

[@hoffguitar]

Great video, Josh!

[@davidharrison3074]

Love the fact that the purple primer is a must as well. Whether it's code or not, is assures the fittings are cleaned when doing a lot of plumbing. I've used the trap in some situations that have a drain plug on the bottom in case something small would be dropped in the drain. Also depending on a the age of a project, I've added a clean out if code allows for a company to snake a drain out without going through the finished area of a shower or kitchen sink. Most companies who do this always appreciated this for not possibly causing scratches to tile or stainless steel sinks. Thank you for this video Josh. 👍🏻 I have had a pipe cutter made by Rigid for years that can cut up to 3" plastic and not real bulky.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Welcome back David! Oh yes purple primer is definitely important to use for many reasons. The inspector always checked to make sure he sees it on the joints. That’s a great idea to add a clean out close to the trap. The only other pipe cutter I have use is the ratchet style. I usually use those for the waterlines. The miter saw has always been a simple effective method for us. Thanks for stopping by and watching the video!

[@joshuawilson1989]

Our inspectors here (w.v) want to see purple on all connections...

[@integr8er66]

@@joshuawilson1989 Ours do not allow purple above the floor. You must use clear primer above grade and purple below.

[@jakewood1930]

That was great, thank you for taking the time to make this video! The bloopers at the end were a nice touch 😂

[@fuegoman45]

🤣🤣🤣 Great video brother!! Love the bloopers 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Todd! I was wondering how people would like to bloopers. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you watching!

[@framnerdan]

Man your informative and editing is solid. Love the out takes

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Amazing Framer! Add upgraded my editing about a month ago. It takes a little more time but the video seem to be better. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for checking out my video!

[@bartosullivan8050]

Good video for someone who has access from below. What's best method for a bathroom above finished space that is inaccessible?

[@ccyaltr]

I have the same issue. I am guessing you have to have the drain pipe installed first and the pipe measured so when you put the base pan in it is flush. Then when ready to install the base you would prime and glue the drain without being able to twist it for a better seal. Not much room for error, but it can be done.

[@Aepek]

@the excellent laborer Nothing wrong leaving “outtakes” in the vids and just keep going. Ppl say wrong things, make errors; and yeah might be “unprofessional” when making a video, but shows it happens and human AND YOU RECOVER AND ALWAYS GET THE HOBS DONE👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers✌🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I know it’s hard to believe everyone is human sometimes! My theory is if you don’t make mistakes you’re not trying hard enough. So I’m definitely trying hard enough lol thanks for watching!

[@gladdenhandymanllc962]

I love this. This is exactly what I'm about to do to my master shower.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Excellent! Perfect timing. I’m glad I can help. Good luck on your project!

[@shardaelong2065]

Thank you so much for making this video.

[@papa_made]

I am so glad to find your Chanel

[@ronaldstilwell3464]

Good video. Thank you. But what if you don't have access below the shower pan? That is my situation.

[@DirtyWaterwa]

I have the same question.

[@SmittySpeaks]

Thanks! You made this very simple, so that even a dummy like me can understand it. I'm going to assume it would be the same principle for a modular home? Looking forward to crawling around under there with any critters that might be lurking under there, lol.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Rich! I do not work on modular houses but I do assume it would be similar. Yes a crawlspace can be like a dungeon. Thanks for watching!

[@MrResale]

really good work

[@OghomienorJenaskyprosper-ob3gj]

Nice job

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you!

[@shaunwheeler645]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@shaunwheeler645 You are welcome!

[@JoshPavlosky-zb8nj]

I installed the same shower pan as you did in this video. How did you end up caulking the bottom where the tile and pan meet? There is that deep groove/gulley that catches water on the sides.

[@fischerdrywall]

Is that legal to cut the joist like that ?

[@brianlocal3]

Do they still make the exchancae head jobmax? I have one I love but I cannot find the heads

[@richardhallatt4212]

great video, i bought the swivel connection to the P trap and put everything together and a have a very small leak from that connection. ive tightened it more without compromising it and now do i try and add some thread tape and try that ?? it seems seeded correctly when i connect everything. FRUSTRATED

[@stephencullum8255]

Just did this job on a shower installation. I used rain or shine glue .

[@btmccaskill]

Josh, you connected the drain from underneath vice from inside the bathroom on top of the drain. Did you do this because you had the crawl space available and its easier?

[@Hosty_Tim]

LOL @ bloopers ... excellent!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for giving me feedback on them. I appreciate that. I’m glad you liked it!

[@glamptribe]

Thanks

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@deejohnson5163]

Your videos are always great. Very well thought out.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks Dee! Try to make all of my videos as thorough as possible. Thanks for watching!

[@zehuazhou3390]

I suspect my shower drain has no U traps because it has some smell in it. It is on the concrete slab foundation so I couldn't go below to see and confirm. Do you have any advice?

[@mellowyellow416]

Its exactly what I wanted

[@coreygillum12]

Is it necessary to have a vent on a shower drain? Also can I tie that same drain to the kitchen sink drain? New construction. Great video BTW. Thanks P.S. This is in an off grid cabin with no toilet.

[@thestewarts9956]

all drainage requires venting, except emergency floor drains.

[@Aepek]

7:16 also make traps when access on bottoms of trap to unscrew and remove things that have fallen Down the sink, ya all know; earrings and rings are notoriously jumping into the sink, shower, drains and even toilets…..along w/ phones 😂

[@jiddukrishnamurti4596]

My guy, thank you

[@RondaRoyal19]

Thanks for this video...How do we reposition a shower drain from center to right?

[@bwro66]

with that long drop from drain to P trap, have you noticed an increase in noise due to water from the drain splashing in the p trap water?

[@mitchsnyder7514]

Only question would be why not use a ratcheting pvc cutter? I have one that will do 2 1/2" and it works slick with little effort just curious really.

[@TylorWilliams-z6h]

Lmao dude I watch all your stuff never seen the bloopers fuckin awesome 😂

[@quintecehillstudioqdesigns]

How far down do you measure the drain pipe before you put the trap on?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It depends on the location of the main drain line you’re headed for. Every house is different. Hope that helps!

[@craftpaint1644]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPUi2Rohs2ij5Y I watched this earlier didn't help me with shower drain but he talks about code distances that might mean something.

[@Eastbaypisces]

​@@TheExcellentLaborer can it b immediately after the drain well couple inches for p trap

[@johnmathis141]

I looking fot the video you made when.ypu build the shower floor with the shower base you use concrete

[@webtutorials4279]

Great video ! Could you tell the software you use for your video production.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you! FCP

[@davidrosales271]

Don’t worry my man, you’re just human but you are a great one though. Thank you for sharing your skills

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the support!

[@kennethlee5891]

So for some reason the house that I bought the shower had a sump pump backflow valve attached to the plumbing and that broke do I replace it or just put in PVC to take its place

[@brandonjensen5292]

Sir, this is a family page!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Brandon! Got to keep it real. Making videos is never as easy as it looks. Thanks for watching!

[@nancyglez11]

I need to do this, I’m not sure how to start 😮

[@capn1600]

I don’t mean to nitpick but I believe you have to prime and glue the PVC much faster. It seem that you took your time priming and only hurried once the glue was applied. I was always taught that you have to prime and glue real fast in fact you only have seconds in between priming gluing and twisting on. This is only DWV so it won’t be under pressure but otherwise you should do that more quickly. But otherwise I enjoy your videos.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for watching Steve!

[@BW-xz6ol]

I’m surprised the foggy glades didn’t make it into the outtakes mate.

[@zds-uc4kk]

Does it matter how long the drain is before the trap? Could it be 8in?

[@Billy28376]

Well how do I do it when I don’t have access underneath it. Not an option.

[@karlhungus545]

I don't think I'd ever install a trap that cant be unscrewed. I've had to remove sink and bathroom traps several times over the last 10 years in our house, and I can't imagine how much harder it would have been without them. Thankfully the builder installed them when they built the house (pre-built).

[@bradhaenitsch1145]

Depending on yer 20 but I would hard pipe it if there’s no access. You rookies got a lot to learn ain’t just gluin pipe

[@thedudefromU]

How to vent it? How close to the P trap does the vent go?

[@Miguel.Garcia]

Has to be Within 5 ft I believe

[@MelvinAlson]

How do you unclog that drain?

[@flywittzbeats4008]

Zac Efron is definitely better at building houses than acting.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m not sure who that is but I assume he is an actor. My name is Josh. Thanks for watching!

[@adrianamolina9899]

Ballpark how much would this cost if I had to hire a plumber to do?😅

[@lukehaynes481]

What if your on a slab

[@craftpaint1644]

My drain line is so low to the ground that my shower p trap will be above it then require another bend back down to the drain line, is that okay? I don't really have a choice and I live out in the countryside where there's no code enforcement.

[@braddbartlett1000]

Jack hammer time !!!

[@johnnymartinez8783]

The ending though....frustration....I normally cuss during a job...but that's me.

[@mytube30005]

You don't need vent for shower?

[@chrisalister2297]

UPC code, mim 2" drain for a shower and your mim distance for a trap arm to a vent is 5 feet, but most inspectors will allow 6 to 7 feet. I would ask your local building dept. what they would like to see.

[@mikesthilaire9807]

Great video but where is your cleanout? My wifes hair constantly clogs my tub and i would hate to have to cut it off to find the clog and snake it!

[@brianlittle717]

You cut the pipe below the joist and added on to it with a coupling. Why didn’t you just use the right length pipe to begin with?

[@RC-ot5nw]

How can you put a trap under a slab after you set it in a shower?

[@caleboxender8675]

Ideally there should already be a trap in the plumbing under your slab somewhere. Doing a building right now where the sink and shower connect under the slab, then down the line before the septic there is a trap under the slab near the outside of the building. If you can’t smell septic/sewer coming from the drain, that is probably the case.

[@Beans300]

Okay but what if there is no crawlspace...?

[@bored9611]

You flip the building upside down

[@adamjosey317]

Run pvc high and cut in drain after

[@yourmasterrenovator86]

In that case, piping gets done before the flooring and the plumber faces a floor where the pipes are extended above the floor

[@30minutesLess]

Concrete saw :(

[@charlescanham1782]

numb skulls, use inside pvc cutter then use the supplied wrench to tighten the hub assembly to pipe.

[@joshuawilson1989]

Awesome I am a new start up and would be grateful if you had any old tools to donate to my business . i learned a lot from ya .. Love from w.v.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad to hear about your new start up Joshua! It takes time but once you get your name established you will do well. Thanks for watching!

[@joshuawilson1989]

@@TheExcellentLaborer My grandpa's business (building \ remodeling) I'm going to keep going.. ☝

[@aznsketcher]

*"Motherf---!"* ---😅😅😅😅😅making good videos in one shot is hard!

[@toddmartin4156]

But that floor joist!!! ARRRGG!

[@jasonsandifer3250]

I don't like apartment living, because many times when taking a SHOWER, or after using my toilet, I have heard noises, underneath, toilet or pipes noises, or other showers, or water running in other parts of the apartment complex, during the time I have been SHOWERING washing my body, or there will be water draining out of my tub, even when the drain lever is completely closed, water will still drain OUT when I want to soak my feet in the Tub. Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 7/09/2024

[@carlosmoya5277]

What’s the point of putting the coupling?

[@ccyaltr]

Because the pipe coming up was already installed and glued. He had to join those 2 pipes. If you used the trap with threads he could have just used one long piece from the drain to the j with no coupling needed.

[@gabu8065]

What if it’s first floor

[@jeromyphillips5265]

K now do one in a slab

[@OICU-go8bf]

Hacking up the whole floor joist, not ideal. Just shave a portion at the top of the joist with a hole saw just enough for a 45 degree street elbow, add a short piece of pipe to gain space away from the joist, add regular 45 degree elbow down to where you want the trap and carry on.

[@craftpaint1644]

When a guy is obsessed with centering the shower drain I guess this is what happens 🙃

[@Zacharylewiis]

Doesn’t matter as long as you support the opposite side of the joyce

[@omarreynold6782]

Would've been easier to just move the shower drain... That's what I would've done in my house... Hell with it being center

[@pastrami00]

@@omarreynold6782 Can't move the drain for many prefab shower pans

[@omarreynold6782]

@@pastrami00 true... Unless it's a fiber glass pan

[@nelsonta00]

bruh thats a lot of leg room under the house

[@rubo1964]

90% of houses don't have your ideal below floor access....Just saying

[@brendalee569]

to many ads 2.36

[@wcorgier9962]

Et si tu n’as pas de sous sol!

[@wurly164]

You're fogging up

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It was humid down there! Good catch. Thanks for watching!

[@Coach-AB]

love it hhhhh

[@jasonsandifer3250]

I don't like apartment living, because many times when taking a SHOWER, or after using my toilet, I have heard noises, underneath, toilet or pipes noises, or other showers, or water running in other parts of the apartment complex, during the time I have been SHOWERING washing my body, or there will be water draining out of my tub, even when the drain lever is completely closed, water will still drain OUT when I want to soak my feet in the Tub. Author Advocate, Activist for Humanity, Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 7/09/2024