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Rusty Scupper

07-05-2005 12:16:19




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The metal decorative drain cover has two screws that screw into the plastic pipe that comes up to the bottom of the shower. The plastic is broken so now way to adhere the cover. I can't replace the plastic pipe without cutting a hole in the ceiling. My thoughts are silicone the holes and rescrew, fill holes with plastic putty and retap. Am I on the right track or does anybody have any better solutions.

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GeorgeW

07-05-2005 12:36:57




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to Rusty Scupper, 07-05-2005 12:16:19  
I had the exact same dilema several years back and mine was in concrete so easy removal and replacement was out of the question. Here is what I did. I took a scrap piece of PVC pipe and cut it with a hack saw numerous times. I collected the plastic shavings and put them in the old hole where the screw went until full and used a nail set to push and compress them into the hole. Then I took some PVC solvent (I used the clear stuff) and just let it run off the end of the dauber into the hole and let it set up until the next day. Then I filed it off flat as it left a bit of a hump, drilled and tapped it out and reused the original screw. Just be catious not to over tighten the screw as that's how I broke it in the first place.
Oh, and be sure the hole is dry inside before doing this, I used a hair dryer to be sure. Worked for me, don't know why it wouldn't work for you.
Good luck, George S. Tx
FYI, the reason I tried this idea was I stripped out a hole in a piece of furniture that was made of partical board and I was told to put saw dust and carpenters glue in the hole, let dry and reinstall the screw. It worked great. Same theory, different material.

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txgrn

07-05-2005 14:04:48




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to GeorgeW, 07-05-2005 12:36:57  
What an idea..... only from a Texan. Yeah!

Mark



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Rusty Scupper

07-05-2005 14:59:19




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to txgrn, 07-05-2005 14:04:48  
GeorgeW you are definately from the deep end of the knowledge pool. I have heard that about wood, never crossed my mind to try it with plastic and solvent. I will give it a shot. Thks



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GeorgeW

07-05-2005 19:03:43




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to Rusty Scupper, 07-05-2005 14:59:19  
Rusty, I'm pretty darn sure it should work as it did for me. But then I only stripped the hole out trying to over tighten the screw. It did crack too, so I was sure a larger screw wouldn't be the answer. I had to remove the cover several times after that to clean the drain (wife had long hair back then) and it never failed although I must admit I never did try to torque it down to 100 foot pounds again!!!
And to Txgrn, haven't you ever heard of "Southern Engineering"?

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txgrn

07-07-2005 13:32:57




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to GeorgeW, 07-05-2005 19:03:43  
No what's that?....Har Har....couldn't resist.

Mark



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hazfun7

07-05-2005 18:37:11




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 Re: OT - Shower Drain in reply to Rusty Scupper, 07-05-2005 14:59:19  
wowooo great tip (idea).I also had a pvc problem.
Now I know how to fix it...Yea Thanks Hazfun7



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