Went thru three plumbers, none of them knew how to install freestanding tub properly (hard piping or plastic extendable pipe were not good options). Finally found this video, bought all the parts, showed it to the forth plumber, yesterday the tub was finally installed. You saved my marriage, thanks!
This little th-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
I have put a couple of these in and now getting ready to put one in another one - I am actually helping my plumber with this - he has never used one of these before - these drains are awsome
As a plumber myself I don't glue in that stub out from the trap, that way I can get an exact measurement without having to use an inside cutter and know that my pipe is cut square. I'm not criticizing your work I think that was a great video but it's merely a suggestion as it works a lot easier for me.
Not allowed to use transition glue inside a house either. Code says we can use it for one fitting outside the home which means the outside sewer line only. Should of been converted over in the floor with a mission coupling and stubbed up in PVC
I have watched a lot of your videos and find them very educative. Thank you for the effort to improve and help others with their projects Pro or DYS! I have bought 3 different occasions this drain. The one you do show. Different sellers and all 3 times had fail for Me... They all leaked from the gasket. One almost cost me thousands of dollars. I try to take one apart and even with the right tools almost destroy it. They try to seal it but coming out of the box leak. Just poor water and you will see. I just wanted to share my experience and help others prevent a disaster. If you decide to get one of this drains? Poor water in the base out the box and leave it for a while. Make sure the gasket does not leak from under the base. Between the Black base to the White PVC
Thanks a lot . My plumber did not want to spend couple of hundreds bucks to install asymmetrical flange in rough in and made a messy job. after seeing your video I fixed it my self. great job.
I am a HVAC/P Mechanic. This is my first research for freestanding tub. I saw this drain kit (optional) didn’t know of its existence. Your video nailed what I needed to see looking forward to see more of your work. Thank You. Be Safe Jeff.
I followed every step you outlined in your video. I can't thank you enough for all the detail and explanation which helped me complete the rough in on my own. Your positivity is contagious. Thank you. Keep going. I hear you.
I’m renovating an entire house from the studs (and in the case of floor joists- had to replace those too). The videos by tile coach have helped tremendously!
Appreciate both the pro tips and the life suggestions. I worked for a GC 20 years ago that said something is stuck with me. He said “it’s just a lot more fun working with some people than others” I wish wished you and I worked in the same area. My jobs go well but I’m sure it would be a lot more fun working together. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for another great video I am a tile setter but dablble in plumbing like you. The inside pipe cutter is one of my favorite tools they make an inside pipe cutter that locks into an impact driver so you don't drop it down the drain I highly recommend it.
Man, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I’m currently redoing my master bathroom in Florida and I was dreaming of a free standing tub but it would be impossible to have the look that I wanted without this video and without this Jacuzzi part! Thank you for you time and dedication to the channel! 💕
Your the only person who would like to help others as me, like you do thank you. I just watched my first drop in drain video. How do I get the parts to this drain system. I just started my own business as a handy man service and my first two jobs bathroom remodels in basements. Lol thank you for answering my questions on this subject. Can't wait to learn more from you boss lol
I should have used this in my nieces home. Her house is long, single story home with just one trap door on one end of the house. The soaker tub of course is the opposite end. It’s like a maze crawling like army under multiple HVAC pipes and to my frustration, half full of cement for PVC was hard so asked my brother to bring a new can to me lol (I’m in 60’s). Gotta remember this tip!!!
Thanks for the video and info. This helps a lot and I've been plumbing since 1994 and I just haven't had this experience and I do 99.9999% residential work. And I'm glad to be a new subscriber. Maintain your excellence. Peace out.
Thanks for this and all of your videos, very helpful. As a GC and not a plumber, it helps us to understand the underlying tile and plumbing issues that we have to address. Very thorough information!
THANK YOU !!! I am doing a bath remodel for a friend that just... evolved from a simple upgrade to a full blown custom masterpiece. Your video could precisely describe my job. Old tub deck, second floor, no access, etc. Travertine and ornate trim, tile everywhere. I do not want a leak or questionable connection. Perfect video for me, but also, you present it well. You're a good teacher. Happy now, thanks again.
Dude! Thanks. This is a game changer for installing our freestanding tub without using flexible drain, which we don't trust. Thank you for your awesome positivity!
Stan and I just wanted to say thank you for making this video my son and I are about to put in a soaker tub and wasn't sure how to actually connect the drain and we'll go get that car and do it that way I won't even get the piece is on the trail that's absolutely awesome so thanks again
Awesome! Love your attitude, man; we need more people like you to balance all this negativity in this world. I'm using your two videos to install my free standing tub.
Fantastic video, been doing these for a while by cutting from below and plastering the ceiling of the downstairs room (usually the kitchen) this will make things so much simpler. you guys do make the coolest accessories to make the job easier. just bought a pipe cutter from amazon because I had never seen one before and it makes things so simple. great video thanks.
Great video, I was doing research on how to do a freestanding tub no good videos at all. I actually bought that drain and installed last weekend!!! It’s very ironic that you post this now. Because I was searching but couldn’t find anything helpful. I got out for the exact reason you said I’m not cutting into the ceiling!
Great video showing a better option for the drain instead of using the (slinky) flexible pipe that comes with the install kits. Note to anyone installing these tubs (never use the slinky pipe) , you can expect leaks or clogs in the future.
Great video Isaac. I am getting ready to do the exact free standing /platform tub transition and the Jacuzzi drain will be a huge help. You are the best!
Awesome video! Second part is a must watch. You are thorough and clear. You are awesome at coaching. Thank you from Canada. I had imagined how they installed the tub in the master bedroom as I noticed the tub will come up if downward pressure is applied to one side (eg. Seat down on the edge). Your video has now confirmed exactly how the install work was done. I had never seen anything like that. As a DIY /owner was really pussled as I'm familiar with the glued plumbing only. Thanks again, Dan
Thank you as a tile installer is good to know how to do this free stand tubs since everybody are using it them am gonna my first one in my dad’s bathroom without outsourcing it to a plumber
Great video! I'm a DIYer but in my old age hired a licensed master plumber to remodel my bathrooms (including a free standing tub). He used his 2 sons as helpers. Five days into the project, $11K of jewelry disappeared - including wedding rings of 44 years, mother's ring, and anniversary ring. Discovered that both sons did prison time for burglary. Fired the contractor. We're traumatized. My wife cries when she thinks of it. Back to my DIY ways. I've never installed a free standing tub, but I'll learn. Thanks again for the video.
Thank You Isaac for your reply back. Ps I was also able to use five pieces of 2 x 4 cut it into squares, with a plug drill into the wood,for the feet, to make the tub sturdy, but I still have a gap under the tub. Ps push come to show of just paint the wooden feet.
I know this video is old now, but just looked this up because I figured it might be helpful if I ever have a customer insist on hard piping one of these (since most come with flexi tubing these days). That flange/adapter is a $200 part. Not sure I would ever use that lol.
I'm currently doing a big rehab and remodel job and they are supposed to be putting in stand alone tubs but have zero measurements or dimensions so I've got to guess on placement so rather than putting my trap in I'm just running a stub below the floor and capping it
I installed the same kit. It was a pain to remove the drain cap. The lip broke as I tried to wiggle it out. I ended up drilling a couple of holes and removed the cap with a screwdriver and a utility knife. Overall, it was still a good kit to use if there is no access below the tub.
Live your videos - 5 stars all the way! Thank you for sharing this tip on roughing in without coning up from below. This will be a lifesaver for me when I replace our giant titanic space hog tub deck with a free standing tub. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Nice, an identical product (I think by Oatey) has been in my Amazon wish list for a couple of years now. When I do my master bath I will convert to a freestanding tub and came across this awesome part. I didn't want to have to look for it so in my wish list it sits. Great video.
Can you link me to the 2" to 1-1/2" reducer?? I am trying to google it but might be better off just stopping by the hardware store? Great video! Just bought one for our standing tub install!
Hi Tile Coach. I am installing a free standing tub and your video showing the Jacuzzi drain alignment kit probably saved my project. I was going to cut my pipe from tub to drain and do like you advise against in Part 2 by gluing and setting the tub and take my chances that the tub is aligned in the 30 seconds before the glue sets. I am going to order the Jacuzzi kit and sleep better. Thank you so much. I wish that I had seen this a month ago before the tile went in but I think it will still work.
These are cool, they are also like $200 bucks. I am actually doing a freestanding in my house so this video was well timed. I'm tempted to just use the flexible hose since my tub is going to get used like once a year maybe. Edit: Bought the expensive drain. Feel better about it.
I agree man. I’ve been a plumber long enough to know you don’t want that stuff (the flexible pipeing) in your house period and especially in a place where you wouldn’t know there was a problem til it was already a big problem...best of luck
Would something similar to this with a rubber compression be beneficial for tile redi shower pans where folks don’t have bottom access to plumbing? Seems like it would be a lot less stressful installing…? Thoughts?!
Mike Fox Renevations mentioned it below - in some situations you might be able to just stuff a rag down before you cut to catch anything and everything that happens to drop.
Hi Isaac, Just found your videos. Great channel with solid content. I love that you can admit your mistakes for others to learn from. We need more teachers like you! Subscription incoming.
Went thru three plumbers, none of them knew how to install freestanding tub properly (hard piping or plastic extendable pipe were not good options). Finally found this video, bought all the parts, showed it to the forth plumber, yesterday the tub was finally installed. You saved my marriage, thanks!
ok here"s the thing i am a pluuber of almost 50 years all the infomation that this guy gives you is super solid !!!
This little th-cam.com/users/postUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.
when doing a project .......this man is a man that is looking out for your best intrest.....very trustworthy!!!!!!!!!
I have put a couple of these in and now getting ready to put one in another one - I am actually helping my plumber with this - he has never used one of these before - these drains are awsome
As a plumber myself I don't glue in that stub out from the trap, that way I can get an exact measurement without having to use an inside cutter and know that my pipe is cut square. I'm not criticizing your work I think that was a great video but it's merely a suggestion as it works a lot easier for me.
Not allowed to use transition glue inside a house either. Code says we can use it for one fitting outside the home which means the outside sewer line only. Should of been converted over in the floor with a mission coupling and stubbed up in PVC
I have watched a lot of your videos and find them very educative. Thank you for the effort to improve and help others with their projects Pro or DYS! I have bought 3 different occasions this drain. The one you do show. Different sellers and all 3 times had fail for Me... They all leaked from the gasket. One almost cost me thousands of dollars. I try to take one apart and even with the right tools almost destroy it. They try to seal it but coming out of the box leak. Just poor water and you will see. I just wanted to share my experience and help others prevent a disaster. If you decide to get one of this drains? Poor water in the base out the box and leave it for a while. Make sure the gasket does not leak from under the base. Between the Black base to the White PVC
Great video. I like that you don't waste time with useless preamble - straight to the point, good detail and very easy to understand. I subscribed.
Thanks a lot . My plumber did not want to spend couple of hundreds bucks to install asymmetrical flange in rough in and made a messy job. after seeing your video I fixed it my self. great job.
I'm eating lunch reading the directions to the exact drain. How lucky am I?? Thanks for the lesson. I'm not too old to learn.
I am a HVAC/P Mechanic. This is my first research for freestanding tub. I saw this drain kit (optional) didn’t know of its existence. Your video nailed what I needed to see looking forward to see more of your work. Thank You. Be Safe Jeff.
I followed every step you outlined in your video. I can't thank you enough for all the detail and explanation which helped me complete the rough in on my own. Your positivity is contagious. Thank you. Keep going. I hear you.
I’m renovating an entire house from the studs (and in the case of floor joists- had to replace those too). The videos by tile coach have helped tremendously!
I like the quick edit to remove the scan label from the busching after you started glue.
Appreciate both the pro tips and the life suggestions. I worked for a GC 20 years ago that said something is stuck with me. He said “it’s just a lot more fun working with some people than others” I wish wished you and I worked in the same area. My jobs go well but I’m sure it would be a lot more fun working together. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for another great video I am a tile setter but dablble in plumbing like you. The inside pipe cutter is one of my favorite tools they make an inside pipe cutter that locks into an impact driver so you don't drop it down the drain I highly recommend it.
Man, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! I’m currently redoing my master bathroom in Florida and I was dreaming of a free standing tub but it would be impossible to have the look that I wanted without this video and without this Jacuzzi part! Thank you for you time and dedication to the channel! 💕
inside pipe cutter is an awesome tool..worked well when I did my kerdi shower..
Your the only person who would like to help others as me, like you do thank you. I just watched my first drop in drain video. How do I get the parts to this drain system. I just started my own business as a handy man service and my first two jobs bathroom remodels in basements. Lol thank you for answering my questions on this subject. Can't wait to learn more from you boss lol
Fantastic video and a must for everyone who wants to install a freestanding tub and has never done it before (that’s me 😂)
That was amazing. 32 plumbers in Detroit and No one knew how to install. They all wanted to rip off 1st floor ceiling
I should have used this in my nieces home. Her house is long, single story home with just one trap door on one end of the house. The soaker tub of course is the opposite end. It’s like a maze crawling like army under multiple HVAC pipes and to my frustration, half full of cement for PVC was hard so asked my brother to bring a new can to me lol (I’m in 60’s). Gotta remember this tip!!!
Thanks for the video and info. This helps a lot and I've been plumbing since 1994 and I just haven't had this experience and I do 99.9999% residential work. And I'm glad to be a new subscriber. Maintain your excellence. Peace out.
Thanks for this and all of your videos, very helpful. As a GC and not a plumber, it helps us to understand the underlying tile and plumbing issues that we have to address. Very thorough information!
THANK YOU !!! I am doing a bath remodel for a friend that just... evolved from a simple upgrade to a full blown custom masterpiece. Your video could precisely describe my job. Old tub deck, second floor, no access, etc. Travertine and ornate trim, tile everywhere. I do not want a leak or questionable connection. Perfect video for me, but also, you present it well. You're a good teacher.
Happy now, thanks again.
Bought the assembly you recommended. Easy install, very thankful I watched your video. Many, many thanks.
Good advice Isaac. Thankful for your videos. Close-ups on install technique and parts are always so helpful. Be well.
That cutoff tool was about the coolest little thing I’ve seen in a while. Great video.
Dude! Thanks. This is a game changer for installing our freestanding tub without using flexible drain, which we don't trust. Thank you for your awesome positivity!
Thx, second time you’ve saved me from pulling my hair out. First was the dry bed shower pan.👍
Stan and I just wanted to say thank you for making this video my son and I are about to put in a soaker tub and wasn't sure how to actually connect the drain and we'll go get that car and do it that way I won't even get the piece is on the trail that's absolutely awesome so thanks again
Awesome! Love your attitude, man; we need more people like you to balance all this negativity in this world. I'm using your two videos to install my free standing tub.
great vid. next time, ream the inside of the abs, that nice tool of yours leaves a sharp edge that can catch hair.
been using these for about 12 months..absolutely the best
10/10 video, clear and concise. Very helpful. Thank you
I learn something new everyday. Thanks for the knowledge
Fantastic video, been doing these for a while by cutting from below and plastering the ceiling of the downstairs room (usually the kitchen) this will make things so much simpler. you guys do make the coolest accessories to make the job easier. just bought a pipe cutter from amazon because I had never seen one before and it makes things so simple. great video thanks.
This was such a HUGE help for me. If you did work in east idaho I would have hired you to do the job instead! Btw absolutely love schluter
Great video, I was doing research on how to do a freestanding tub no good videos at all. I actually bought that drain and installed last weekend!!! It’s very ironic that you post this now. Because I was searching but couldn’t find anything helpful. I got out for the exact reason you said I’m not cutting into the ceiling!
Great video showing a better option for the drain instead of using the (slinky) flexible pipe that comes with the install kits. Note to anyone installing these tubs (never use the slinky pipe) , you can expect leaks or clogs in the future.
Beautiful soul. I love the end message. Thank you for this instructional video.
Great video Isaac. I am getting ready to do the exact free standing /platform tub transition and the Jacuzzi drain will be a huge help. You are the best!
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Thanks for the head up bro I've never installed one new to me that helps out a lot
Awesome video! Second part is a must watch. You are thorough and clear. You are awesome at coaching. Thank you from Canada. I had imagined how they installed the tub in the master bedroom as I noticed the tub will come up if downward pressure is applied to one side (eg. Seat down on the edge). Your video has now confirmed exactly how the install work was done. I had never seen anything like that. As a DIY /owner was really pussled as I'm familiar with the glued plumbing only. Thanks again, Dan
I LOVE YOUR easy to understand Videos!! Thank you for saving me from a lot of stress and mistakes I was ready to do.
Thank you as a tile installer is good to know how to do this free stand tubs since everybody are using it them am gonna my first one in my dad’s bathroom without outsourcing it to a plumber
Dude this video was a huge help, thank you for taking the time to make it!
Incredible video. You have given me the confidence to put my own tub in Cheers
Very nice l clear explanation! And extra nice with the nifty inside pipe cutter. Thank you.
Great video! I'm a DIYer but in my old age hired a licensed master plumber to remodel my bathrooms (including a free standing tub). He used his 2 sons as helpers. Five days into the project, $11K of jewelry disappeared - including wedding rings of 44 years, mother's ring, and anniversary ring. Discovered that both sons did prison time for burglary. Fired the contractor. We're traumatized. My wife cries when she thinks of it. Back to my DIY ways. I've never installed a free standing tub, but I'll learn. Thanks again for the video.
OMG I am so sorry!
Thank You Isaac for your reply back. Ps I was also able to use five pieces of 2 x 4 cut it into squares, with a plug drill into the wood,for the feet, to make the tub sturdy, but I still have a gap under the tub. Ps push come to show of just paint the wooden feet.
Thank you...just bought a free standing tub
I know this video is old now, but just looked this up because I figured it might be helpful if I ever have a customer insist on hard piping one of these (since most come with flexi tubing these days). That flange/adapter is a $200 part. Not sure I would ever use that lol.
Definitely gotta lube up that pipe! Great video as always!!
Thanks for doing this video. Very helpful for my project!
This is great am now doing it here in Zambia
I'm currently doing a big rehab and remodel job and they are supposed to be putting in stand alone tubs but have zero measurements or dimensions so I've got to guess on placement so rather than putting my trap in I'm just running a stub below the floor and capping it
I am great full for this vlog
Thank you and May the good Lord bless you and your crew!,,,🙏
Great job brother!! Please keep doing what you are doing! Blessings to you and your family!!
You have a video(or info) on how you seal the plumbing (drain, water lines) for a free-standing tub that sits on a sloped tiled shower floor?
looking for the same info. been searching for a while and can't find solid answers. Anyone have a resource?
Good video. If you used the Oatey system you would eliminate the stub out requirement.
This video just came in clutchhhhhh. Thanks brotha
I installed the same kit. It was a pain to remove the drain cap. The lip broke as I tried to wiggle it out. I ended up drilling a couple of holes and removed the cap with a screwdriver and a utility knife. Overall, it was still a good kit to use if there is no access below the tub.
Man you guys do good work. I’m out in foothills east of Sacramento. I’ll be giving you guys a call when we remodel our master bath.
Live your videos - 5 stars all the way! Thank you for sharing this tip on roughing in without coning up from below. This will be a lifesaver for me when I replace our giant titanic space hog tub deck with a free standing tub. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! 🙏🏻
So helpful except I hope plumber is good!!
Do you have a video for the rough in install on the tub filler?! Thanks
You the man braddah Isaac🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽... learned something new🙏🙏🙏
Your doing a great job! i appreciate your videos.
Great information, just ordered the jacuzzi mz2000. Thanks
Great video, very well done, easy to understand. Thanks
Valuable for 1st time remodel. Thanks
Really nice explanations thanks , I would like to see rough for copper piping please
Nice, an identical product (I think by Oatey) has been in my Amazon wish list for a couple of years now. When I do my master bath I will convert to a freestanding tub and came across this awesome part. I didn't want to have to look for it so in my wish list it sits. Great video.
What if you have easy access to the underside? Only thing that separates me and the tub is plywood I have a 5ft "crawl space" under the house
Did you ever do a follow up video on install of the tub? If so…where can I find it. Thanks video was very helpful. Jim
This is great video man thanks for sharing this, huge help for me
Can you link me to the 2" to 1-1/2" reducer?? I am trying to google it but might be better off just stopping by the hardware store? Great video! Just bought one for our standing tub install!
Getting ready to install one on slab. Thx
Reducer bushing comes in the drain pipe bag can glue abs strait into that
Thank you. I appreciate the insight and look forward to the installation of the tub.
Again awesome awesome!! A GREAT PERSON YOU ARE AND INSPIRING..
FYI they make those rough-in drain kits in ABS too...happy plumbing brother
Your videos are so good. Keep it up
Hi Tile Coach. I am installing a free standing tub and your video showing the Jacuzzi drain alignment kit probably saved my project. I was going to cut my pipe from tub to drain and do like you advise against in Part 2 by gluing and setting the tub and take my chances that the tub is aligned in the 30 seconds before the glue sets. I am going to order the Jacuzzi kit and sleep better. Thank you so much. I wish that I had seen this a month ago before the tile went in but I think it will still work.
Great video mate, really appreciate it!!!
I put my flange in a bed of glue and screw or off because years ago I had a squeaky floor board. I set everything in glue now
Like the way you explain everything, thank you.
Great job Dude!! You are awesome!
These are cool, they are also like $200 bucks. I am actually doing a freestanding in my house so this video was well timed. I'm tempted to just use the flexible hose since my tub is going to get used like once a year maybe.
Edit: Bought the expensive drain. Feel better about it.
SomeGuy do it right or don’t do it at all. Flex plumbing is hack
I agree man. I’ve been a plumber long enough to know you don’t want that stuff (the flexible pipeing) in your house period and especially in a place where you wouldn’t know there was a problem til it was already a big problem...best of luck
Would something similar to this with a rubber compression be beneficial for tile redi shower pans where folks don’t have bottom access to plumbing? Seems like it would be a lot less stressful installing…? Thoughts?!
You the man Isaac!!!! Thanks for the vid
This was super helpful!
The second most important tool is a magnet, if you have not dropped the internal saw down the pipe..........you will.
Been there.....
Mike Fox Renevations mentioned it below - in some situations you might be able to just stuff a rag down before you cut to catch anything and everything that happens to drop.
To prevent you lose you inside cutter in drain pipe, put plastic o cloth inside of pipe jus in case tool got loose
Excellent video, very helpful, thank you!
Hi Isaac, Just found your videos. Great channel with solid content. I love that you can admit your mistakes for others to learn from. We need more teachers like you! Subscription incoming.
Great video it answered my many questions!!
YES! I needed this!!
Does that tub have or need a vent? mine sits right next to my tub drain...otherwise ty, now i know the part to buy.
great video - we're wondering how soon we can get our new freestanding tub installed - the old cast iron claw foot beast was carried out yesterday!
2 great tips! Just ordered that cutter! Great job man, love your work and your attitude!!