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How to Install American Standard Whirlpool Tub

Last updated: September 13, 2019

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When it comes to buying the best air tubs for your money, American standard products are often the best choices. These whirlpool tubs are available in different models which will fit into a standard size space easily. To know how to install American standard whirlpool tub, you need to go through the below content where the requirements and procedure are being emphasized.

Requirements for Installing Whirlpool Tub:

There are some tools and accessories that you will need to complete the whole process. The accessories are:

  • American standard whirlpool tub
  • Roofing nails
  • Copper ground wire
  • Anti-scaled valve
  • Copper tube
  • Ball Valve Shutoffs
  • Plastic waste line
  • Mortar mix
  • GFCI outlet
  • Solder and flux
  • Electrical wire

The tools are:

  • Drill
  • Tube cutter
  • Level
  • Soldering torch
  • Dust mask
  • Slip joint pliers
  • Jigsaw
  • Sledgehammer
  • Safety glasses
  • Pry bar

Procedure to Install American Standard Whirlpool Tub Step by Step:

Now you are ready to jump into the main procedure:

Plan well and do all the preparations

All the leaks should be replaced at first. Then do a little soldering work on the shutoffs and now stop the debris to keep out of the tub by unscrewing the slip nuts. Now you have to allocate the space in your bathroom for the whirlpool tub.

Please note that this step is vital even when you want to install other types of bathtubs for your bathroom. For the best choices, you can read these bathtub reviews of mine. They will provide you with more info.

Time to eliminate tiles and tubes

The tube walls need to be removed now. You can use a knife in that case. Then break the tiles and the old tub. Now make the space clean.

Mark the new points

Now you need to install the new copper lines then do a shouldering job. Then select the place of the drain and mark its new center line. Now install the backer which is important for the shower head and tub spout.

Make the electrical plan carefully

Let the expert electrician plan the new electrical lines and wirings accurately.

Prepare the location

Now you need prepare the location according to your tub brand. You may need to create a subfloor or a bed of mortar. You should take care that the tub is supported by the floor. You should go through the instruction that is given with your tub brand to install.

Time to install and final check

Now you need set the American Standard whirlpool tub into its place on the mortar floor. Before that, you should check the leaks, drainage system and reset the waste line. Then you are ready to fasten the tub with roofing nails carefully. Your American Standard whirlpool tub is ready to use.

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