8/12/2023 0 Comments Gerber waste and overflow![]() ABS is better at handling severely cold temperatures, but it can warp with exposure to direct sunlight PVC is more flexible than ABS, but ABS is stronger and more shock resistant.PVC joints are sealed with adhesive (solvent / weld), ABS can not because the adhesive will attack the ABS Higher the Schedule #, side wall thickness increases Less expensive tubing can be used that has thinner wall: typically this tubing is same OD as brass tubing If you use Schedule 40 the OD of the PVC piping fits the fitting Schedule 40 = 1 1/2” pipe (OD 1-7/8” with thicker wall) - common size type for drain & vent piping.Red brass drains offer more pipe flexibility for special installations However there is no functional difference between yellow or red brass in durability or corrosion resistance. There are two kinds of cast brass: yellow and “red” The RED has more copper.The shoe, overflow head and Tee are cast brass.Note that Gerber supplies brass compression nuts with select models, and plated zinc nuts with the 20 gauge drains.Gerber offers 17 gauge and 20 gauge drains.The higher the gauge the thinner the brass.The thicker the tube, the more durable the drain.Can solder tubing, head, tee and shoe together 1 ½” OD brass tubing connects the cast shoe and overflow to a cast Tee fitting.(Retainer ring supplied, standard)īrass drains are the premium material system for tub drains: the “ gold standard” Thru the Wall Drain: Thru the Wall Drains: available with Lift and Turn seal, locating the Tee behind walls up to 10” thick. Drains with Smooth Tee allows a 90˚ rotation for horizontal installation or back outlet configuration (Suffix -87) Side Outlet: Outlet is to the left or the right side of the Teeīack Outlet: the drain outlet is horizontal, away from the tub. Note that the Gerber Roman tub Pop-Up drain does not have a longer shoe tube as the linkage is not extendable or adjustable.Roman Tub drains are available in all Gerber drain styles.Roman Tub Drain: Luxury tubs require drains to fit deeper wells (up to 20” deep), with the drain often farther away from the walls requiring longer tubing between the Tee and the drain shoe Standard Bath Drain: All-tub drain in tee (fits most 14" to 16" high tubs).ĭrain in shoe: Drain drops down directly from the drain shoe The kind of material it’s made of: plastic or brass How the drain is operated (how to operate the plug) Washers: Washers are used to seal between the tub and the overflow horn and the strainer and the shoe.The kind of tub the drain is designed to fit Trip Lever Over flow plates: Trip Lever Over flow plate Mounts to horn head with 2 bolts. Strainer Covers: Strainers Covers are attached to the strainer some use screws other have tabs that fit into the strainer. Strainers: Strainers are attached to the shoe and are sealed with a washer between the tub and the strainer. ![]() Lester Says "Some of the Brand Names are Rapid Fit, Tip Toe Lift & Turn Twist & Pull" Shoes: Shoes are attached to the drain tee and are sealed with a washer between the tub and the shoe. Stopper Gaskets: Stoppers Gaskets are Replaceable rather than replacing the entire stopper. Lester Says "Some of the Brand Names are Rapid Fit, Tip Toe Lift & Turn Twist & Pull" Stoppers: Stoppers are used to plug the drain strainer. Single Hole Over flow plates: Single Hole Over flow plate Mounts to horn head with 1 bolt. Lester Says " the most important dimention is the diameter of the bucket you can replace a brass bucket with a plastic" Plates: Plate is attached to the overflow horn. Linkage: Linkage is attched to the tub bucket and the trip lever. Overflow Horns: Overflow horn The overflow horn attches the overflow to the drain tee. Lester Says "If you left click your mouse you can download the photo and use your photo software to size to full size to to make sure the part is what you need.īolts Used to attach plate to head of overflow horn Lester Says"In most cases bolts are 1/4 inch x 20 thread"īuckets: Bucket The Bucket is the used with trip lever overflow plates it is attached by linkage to the trip lever.Ĭonversion Plates: Conversion Plates Are used to change from a 2 hole overflow plate to a s ingle hole over flow plate.ĭouble Hole Over flow plates: Double Hole Over flow plate Mounts to horn head with 2 bolts. Lester Say " All ways dry fit your repair and make sure that is the right size and type for your repair" Use photos to ID your replacement parts. ![]() Lester Says "If you left click your mouse you can download the photo and use your photo software to size to full size to to make sure the part is what you need. Waste and Overflow Washer Gerber Style Gerber # 91-150 ![]()
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