Replace Old Leaking / Rusted Stuck Shower Drain with JackRabbit

My old drain was leaking and the retaining locknut was completely stuck, so I had to cut the entire drain out using a hacksaw blade. The drain I bought: amzn.to/1LJYo2V Sioux Chief 827-2J Jackrabbit

[@TheWriter86]

Man, this computer slide show presentation is immaculate!!!! Thank you!!!

[@sideways586]

wow excellent help! the computer diagram was priceless at helping me to understand what is going on and how it all works. I replaced a leaky shower drain several years ago using pvc instead of brass, but I could never get it to stop leaking no matter what I did. Finally I just gooped the heck out of it with silicone and its lasted ten years LOL. Warning for you, watch close for cracks in the shower floor, I needed to use spray expand foam under mine to stop the flexing & cracking.

[@NatsHart]

Thank you! The problem you had was almost exactly the problem we are having. We also had 2 plumbers come out and replace the drain. Both times it worked for a little while then started leaking again. The plumbers told us the same thing about the floor moving...and said we should replace the whole shower. We are going to try and replace it with the Jack Rabbit Drain. It looks like this will fix our problem. Your video is the best video that I have seen! Thanks again!

[@jmanuelgtez]

How did it go? I’m having the same problem

[@Sgtmajorsir]

excellent video. Excellent photography and narration. Thank you. I may have a similar situation where the stainless steel cover had to be epoxy on by me since the screws through it had nothing to attach as the plastic had deteriorated. Epoxy has worked well for a while. But eventually I will have to replace this and hopefully I can do it from the top and have a plumber cut out the pipe below and fix a new pipe to it, where it can accommodate something called a wing tight shower replacement. They were nice enough, being the company wing tight to call me today and kind of walk me through it with pictures I sent. You are a handy and patient guy to have been able to do this on this type of drain with locking nut. Thanks.

[@ScottDriscoll]

Glad it helped!

[@danmills7858]

Excellent video! The exact drain and problem I am currently experiencing, have temp repaired it twice, but I have to say your visual and verbal explanation are fantastic! Thank You for your effort and help! Dan

[@ScottDriscoll]

glad it helped!

[@dennislohr5672]

@@ScottDriscoll Curious. It's been 10 years since you installed. Did it stand the test of time?

[@harryh1097]

I saw so many videos but nobody mentions that 'IF SHOWER IS UPSTAIRS THAN WE NEED TO CUT THE CEILING FIRST AND REACH UNDERNEATH."But thanks for the video. Nice work done. Some people shows that we need to put the Plumbers putty around around the brass fittings!!

[@TheV1ctor1]

Best Video illustration so far!!!! A lot of good videos but not enough teaching diagrams!! Thanks for using the illustration!!! i know what to do now!!

[@basschica]

Thank you! I am attempting to take my drain apart right now and mine is exactly like your old one except the whole thing is pvc. It's moving around enitrely too like yours, but I guess if I have to cut it, at least pvc will be easier to cut. I hope I can get one of these jacking style drains at my local hardware store too, because that makes a LOT more sense than the lock nut that doesn't have room to grip. Your diagram was extremely helpful too. Thanks!

[@juliaboeddeker1584]

I have one tip.. sometimes it's easier to cut off the old drain.. it's faster.. but I recommend you use a small oscillating..tool..riot zip..something like that..it's great for tight spots..and you dond damage the tub..or sink..it's just a tip..

[@Andy-dc7hr]

That's great if you have access to the underside of the drain.

[@markadams5429]

You're old drain assembly did not have a friction ring underneath the rubber gasket underneath the shower floor. Major cause of all that rust. I suspect you had a slow leak under there for a long time.

[@Sharkie1717]

Appreciate the illustration

[@ceyhunshahverdi3311]

Thank you very much. I have the same problem. I hope this Jack Rabbit will help..

[@bschram]

Once you cut the drain body, were you able to remove it from the top or did you need to go underneath to remove the locknut in order to get the drain body out? I' trying to avoid cutting a hole in the ceiling below.

[@someonespadre]

Mine is 1970s era, it looks like cast iron pipe. It leaks into the crawl space between the pipe and nut. It's way in the back corner of the crawl space with lots of pipes and wires in the way. I don't think I can physically get to it, I'm to big. At least the 2x6 subfloor isn't getting wet. It's not a huge emergency because it's only getting the dirt wet but it should be fixed.

[@py00]

Nice graphics and great explanation/ documentary!

[@BrianChin]

wow... you were able to cut that entire drain body? I'm in the exact same dilemma, so I'm off to cut this rusted thing off. wish me luck.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Rather than wrap the hacksaw blade in a rag you should have purchased a compact or mini hacksaw for about $12. It makes the job much easier. You could have also used a Wingtite shower drain replacement without ever needing to access the shower pan from the bottom.

[@julianamaris1164]

Dude your great

[@ROCEMPOWERMENT]

Great explanation!!! wish more vids were like this

[@icawn]

I noticed the 2 steel straps around the 2" black rubber coupler, below the drain. That's what I need. The original idiot welded my PVC drain to the 2" PVC pipe and so I cannot simple replace the drain. It began leaking around the failing rubber washer. I am an engineer and hate when components are not designed interchangeable.

[@louisgholland709]

Right if shower pan not supported underneath it will move break seal. They have new no caulk drain's know one man job.

[@getleanbuildmuscle]

Just what I needed thanks for making the video

[@tesfuteo2982]

Very well explained. Thank you.

[@rxchng]

Hi Scott, awesome video and clear explanation. Are the compression gasket and nut the same way as in the old one?

[@tonieck6690]

Toilet line to the shore is leaking

[@pauldejesus9644]

fantastic diagram

[@binhminh417]

Very helpful video! How long did it take you to saw the drain body? I used the same method, as a last resort, to remove a corroded, stuck metal tub drain but it was impossible. I'm afraid any more cut would damage the PVC lock nut's thread. I've hesitated to pay a plumber $225 for the tub drain replacement. Any advice? Thank you.

[@ScottDriscoll]

you know, it didn't take too long to cut it, maybe 15 min or less? I think it was cast iron... if you had stainless it'd be harder, but you might be able to get a different blade type (carbon something or other). I was able to do it without damaging the tub somehow. $225 sounds cheap for my sad experience with plumbers!

[@jerrystevens7001]

How about showing the repair..

[@ceyhunshahverdi3311]

I went to Home Depot and two specialized stores, but they do not sell Jack Rabbit drain. Where can I buy it?

[@danlociceroify]

Hi, Would this application work on a steel bathtub? Ty

[@ScottDriscoll]

I'd recommend reaching out to Sioux Chief directly with a picture of your tub. They have lots of different models: www.siouxchief.com/docs/default-source/print/print-brochures/drainage/shower-drains---brochure.pdf?sfvrsn=a9993137_10

[@danlociceroify]

@@ScottDriscoll Will do! Thank you very much. Dan

[@louisgholland709]

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