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

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In this video I show you how to plumb a shower drain. This is a basic plumbing tutorial that should help you connect most shower drains to plumbing.
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  • @scottsachs2547
    @scottsachs2547 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @scottsachs2547

    @scottsachs2547

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheExcellentLaborer It Was Great!!!

  • @carloscarrillo5502

    @carloscarrillo5502

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @carloscarrillo5502

    @carloscarrillo5502

    8 ай бұрын

    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

    @devinnorsworthy9154

    8 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheGolfCellar
    @TheGolfCellar6 ай бұрын

    The bloopers killed me, bring them back!😂

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @harrisond8132
    @harrisond8132Ай бұрын

    This guy seems so wholesome, then comes the ending lol

  • @CivilianDan
    @CivilianDan Жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @NogodbutAllahh
    @NogodbutAllahh Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @NogodbutAllahh

    @NogodbutAllahh

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @andrewhunsicker6594

    @andrewhunsicker6594

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @symcardnel1741
    @symcardnel1741Ай бұрын

    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

    @symcardnel1741

    Ай бұрын

    Was not able to find vid showing how one would connect pan drain to plumbing set in concrete... but... kzread.info/dash/bejne/kX571tqldtDQY9Y.htmlsi=q3RBQ9Czjq2-ntAC

  • @woodwisdomnonsenseandcats4203
    @woodwisdomnonsenseandcats4203 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jakewood1930
    @jakewood1930 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @framnerdan
    @framnerdan Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @omnious42
    @omnious42 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @fuegoman45
    @fuegoman45 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @yourmasterrenovator86
    @yourmasterrenovator865 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @papa_made
    @papa_made Жыл бұрын

    I am so glad to find your Chanel

  • @davidharrison3074
    @davidharrison3074 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @joshuawilson1989

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @integr8er66

    @integr8er66

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrResale
    @MrResale2 ай бұрын

    really good work

  • @gladdenhandymanllc962
    @gladdenhandymanllc962 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @deejohnson5163
    @deejohnson5163 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always great. Very well thought out.

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Жыл бұрын

    @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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @OghomienorJenaskyprosper-ob3gj
    @OghomienorJenaskyprosper-ob3gj9 ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ginger69swope12
    @ginger69swope12 Жыл бұрын

    Please do that at the end of every video. Reminds us that we’re all human

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s too funny! Being human can be challenging lol. That’s for watching!

  • @mellowyellow416
    @mellowyellow416 Жыл бұрын

    Its exactly what I wanted

  • @Hosty_Tim
    @Hosty_Tim Жыл бұрын

    LOL @ bloopers ... excellent!

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @RondaRoyal19
    @RondaRoyal19 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jiddukrishnamurti4596
    @jiddukrishnamurti4596Ай бұрын

    My guy, thank you

  • @SmittySpeaks
    @SmittySpeaks Жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @richardhallatt4212
    @richardhallatt42127 күн бұрын

    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

  • @glamptribe
    @glamptribe5 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @ronaldstilwell3464
    @ronaldstilwell34644 ай бұрын

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

  • @DirtyWaterwa

    @DirtyWaterwa

    4 ай бұрын

    I have the same question.

  • @fischerdrywall
    @fischerdrywall7 ай бұрын

    Is that legal to cut the joist like that ?

  • @flywittzbeats4008
    @flywittzbeats4008 Жыл бұрын

    Zac Efron is definitely better at building houses than acting.

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bartosullivan8050
    @bartosullivan8050 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @ccyaltr

    @ccyaltr

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @btmccaskill
    @btmccaskill6 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @kennethlee5891
    @kennethlee5891 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @stephencullum8255
    @stephencullum82553 ай бұрын

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

  • @coreygillum12
    @coreygillum124 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @zds-uc4kk
    @zds-uc4kk Жыл бұрын

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

  • @volkan_boston
    @volkan_boston Жыл бұрын

    thanks. Do you have the video for sistering that floor joist?

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    This is not really a sister joist. It is just a joist beside a joist. But yes I can do that eventually. Stay tuned!

  • @johnmathis141
    @johnmathis1414 ай бұрын

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

  • @brandonjensen5292
    @brandonjensen5292 Жыл бұрын

    Sir, this is a family page!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @BW-xz6ol
    @BW-xz6ol10 ай бұрын

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

  • @webtutorials4279
    @webtutorials4279 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! FCP

  • @mitchsnyder7514
    @mitchsnyder75146 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lukehaynes481
    @lukehaynes481 Жыл бұрын

    What if your on a slab

  • @bwro66
    @bwro662 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @Billy28376
    @Billy283769 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-ii6vy3zr9c
    @user-ii6vy3zr9c9 ай бұрын

    How do you unclog that drain?

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Жыл бұрын

    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 😂

  • @karlhungus545
    @karlhungus545 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @bradhaenitsch1145

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @craftpaint1644
    @craftpaint1644 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @johnnymartinez8783
    @johnnymartinez8783 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @capn1600
    @capn1600 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Steve!

  • @braddbartlett1000
    @braddbartlett10005 ай бұрын

    Jack hammer time !!!

  • @thedudefromU
    @thedudefromU Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Miguel.Garcia

    @Miguel.Garcia

    6 ай бұрын

    Has to be Within 5 ft I believe

  • @quintecehillstudioqdesigns
    @quintecehillstudioqdesigns Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @craftpaint1644

    @craftpaint1644

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJalvJNrgcvViZc.html I watched this earlier didn't help me with shower drain but he talks about code distances that might mean something.

  • @Eastbaypisces

    @Eastbaypisces

    11 ай бұрын

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

  • @brianlittle717
    @brianlittle7173 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @adrianamolina9899
    @adrianamolina9899 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mytube30005
    @mytube300055 ай бұрын

    You don't need vent for shower?

  • @chrisalister2297

    @chrisalister2297

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @toddmartin4156
    @toddmartin4156 Жыл бұрын

    But that floor joist!!! ARRRGG!

  • @RC-ot5nw
    @RC-ot5nw8 ай бұрын

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

  • @caleboxender8675

    @caleboxender8675

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mikesthilaire9807
    @mikesthilaire98079 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @gabu8065
    @gabu80655 ай бұрын

    What if it’s first floor

  • @aznsketcher
    @aznsketcher9 ай бұрын

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

  • @joshuawilson1989
    @joshuawilson1989 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @joshuawilson1989

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @carlosmoya5277
    @carlosmoya5277 Жыл бұрын

    What’s the point of putting the coupling?

  • @ccyaltr

    @ccyaltr

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Beans300
    @Beans300 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @bored9611

    @bored9611

    11 ай бұрын

    You flip the building upside down

  • @adamjosey317

    @adamjosey317

    10 ай бұрын

    Run pvc high and cut in drain after

  • @yourmasterrenovator86

    @yourmasterrenovator86

    5 ай бұрын

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

  • @MrDjladd24

    @MrDjladd24

    5 күн бұрын

    Concrete saw :(

  • @OICU-go8bf
    @OICU-go8bf Жыл бұрын

    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

    @craftpaint1644

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Zacharylewiis

    @Zacharylewiis

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @omarreynold6782

    @omarreynold6782

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @pastrami00

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @omarreynold6782

    @omarreynold6782

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @nelsonta00
    @nelsonta00 Жыл бұрын

    bruh thats a lot of leg room under the house

  • @wcorgier9962
    @wcorgier9962 Жыл бұрын

    Et si tu n’as pas de sous sol!

  • @brendalee569
    @brendalee5694 ай бұрын

    to many ads 2.36

  • @wurly164
    @wurly164 Жыл бұрын

    You're fogging up

  • @TheExcellentLaborer

    @TheExcellentLaborer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Coach-AB
    @Coach-AB7 ай бұрын

    love it hhhhh

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