tub inspection / testing

[shaken-n-stirred]

I know about Oakly (spelling?) test caps for drain lines, but how do you plug a tub and tub overflow for the pressure test?

Thanks everyone.

 

[frodo]

our inspector lets us fill the tub to the top. instead of a 10' head. that way its test the waste & overlow

only other way, hook up tub afrter inspection.

we plug shower pans. test the pan, and the drain at the same time

 

[shaken-n-stirred]

It seems like setting the tub after inspection could be hard. hard as in difficult to get the placement of the rough-in perfect to later receive the overflow / trap assembly. Do you agree?

 

[frodo]

no, you set it, plumbe the trap. instead of putting on the w&o cap it. with a screw cap

i like filling them up with water, i do not like a leak

 

[phishfood]

Several companies make waste and overflow kits with test plugs. Otherwise, 1 1/2" test ball with extension hose.

 

[frodo]

your inspector will not allow a full tub test? about the same thing. your stack is plugged, full of water.

never put a gage on it, but i figure a tub full of water is about the same head pressure as 9' of 2'' pipe

reason i like it. the overflow is tested, and you dont have to pull hoses and go on the roof [i'm lazy]

ya'll need to talk to your inspectors,

I had one in colorado, that came right out and said, dont give a damn what the code says, hook that dishwasher to the disposal and loop the hose!!!!

BUT..hes pet peeve was caulk around the toilet. he would throw his ID on the floor, if he could push it under the toilet with the toe of his boot
red tag

 

[shaken-n-stirred]

I am sorry. What is w&o?

 

[shaken-n-stirred]

Waste and overflow. Duh.