UPDATED INFORMATION: I have installed the Westbrass W&O assembly and have added some installation information about it to the affiliate links that are in the description of this video. And I went with plumber's Putty instead of silicone for the drain. 🙂

Very impressive. This man knows his stuff and does a great job teaching us. Love it.

Thanks for the information Mr. Kimball!

Plumbers putty. They make 2 types. The regulars stuff can stain some materials and the non staining will not.

Great video and great info. Thanks for sharing.

I went through a rather painful experience a few years ago replacing the whole assembly over a period of one year. The elbow was leaking the morning that I was taking my wife to the hospital !! Since then, she had a total of 5 surgeries to remove gall stones (with a trip to emergency, followed by long wait, then surgery) plus a triple bypass heart surgery -- she survived all the surgeries.. I could not afford to work on the plumbing problem because there is only one bathroom in the house. I ended up putting in just a new elbow plus flexible hose to take the water to the laundry tub directly below. I bought the cheap PVC kit ($20) and also the expensive brass kit. I ended up using the PVC kit because I had very limited space behind the tub. I still have the brass kit which I might use to replace the PVC one as a fun project in the future. All the subtle problems & solutions you talked about in your video are exactly the experience I went through on my own ---- I wish I could have watched your video a few year ago !!

Right from the beginning, from knowing the quality of your work, I had no doubt youd use brass. I prefer brass as well. I need to remodel my bathroom including replacing the tub and plan to replace the garbage PVC with new brass for durability and longevity. Just by using your provided costs, this is $12 vs $66. So $48 difference. If I'm going through all the hell to put in a new fixture like a tub that I want to last for decades without trouble, $48 is a pittance over the cost of the project. $48 is a no brainer. People need to start thinking this way in our society again and we'll actually excel and go much further.

Your video was very helpful if you have more videos I will watch your video helped me make a decision

Nice video.

I would prefer the brass drain as well if price is not a main concern.

What happened to the old fashioned rubber plug stopper that we used on the old tubs when I was a kid. Easy to use and replaced. No maintenance needed. Maybe it's just me but so many modern conveniences are to problematic.

Plumber's putty is not suitable for a short list of materials (cultured marble or real marble, some plastics, ...). Other than that, the only reason to use silicone is because you cannot or will not learn how to use putty.

@nicklocicero3974

6 ай бұрын

They make plumbers putty that will not stain but I don't know if it has the longevity of the old stuff.

Replaced a few old brass ones that failed, lower horizontal tube corrodes, gets thin and breaks. It’s pvc for me.

@RoyatAvalonFarms

6 ай бұрын

Uh, how long did it take for those brass tailpipes to corrode? And what gauge were they? I bet they lasted way longer than any replaced pvc will last. And get the heavier gauge brass.

@613kc

6 ай бұрын

Sitting water? Are they meant to be sloped?

I'm very inexperienced when it comes to plumbing and recently bought an old house. The plug had broken off the chain and lodged in the p-trap. I want brass, but I will never buy that lever/chain plug style. Also, why am I seeing some plumbers use teflon tape/pipe dope for the drain threads while others using nothing?

Hi Sir. I'm building a outdoor cast iron bath that recalculates the water to a heated tank. So we bought the brass and I went to put it all together for a pre-run assembly mainly to makes sure it was all there. I noticed lead on my hands. Then looked at the package and observed the California lead warning. So, I guess lead is in some brass? Is this product unsafe for us to use the way we intend?

@herrickkimball

17 күн бұрын

That’s odd. I don’t think there is lead in brass. Personally, I would proceed and not be concerned with any safety issues. If there is lead it is going to be a very small amount and you aren’t drinking the water. 👍

Could you provide the link to the Westbrass kit in the notes please? Thanks.

@herrickkimball

6 ай бұрын

Hi Roy, Click on the description for links AND some updated information. I installed the assembly in my tub today.

@RoyatAvalonFarms

6 ай бұрын

​@@herrickkimballthanks much!

Quality of brass these days is terrible, i dont recommend using brass I'm seeing them fail within 6 yrs, water quality also affects its life duration