The overflow plate is an important part of your bathtub plumbing fixtures and waste drain and can often be overlooked. The tub overflow plate is connected to the overflow pipe, which protects against an accidental overflowing bathtub. It happens quite often where someone will start to run a bath, then walk away and get preoccupied, forgetting the tub water is still running. This can cause significant damage to bathroom flooring, ceilings if in an upstairs bathroom, and furnishings.
How a Bathtub Overflow Plate Works
An overflow plate has an opening on the bottom, and once the water reaches that level, it should flow into the overflow pipe and out the main drain. An overflow plate is a protective device to detour overflowing water and provides homeowners with added protection against a flooding disaster. If your overflow plate has not been replaced in many years, it could be a good time to replace it to make sure it keeps doing the job it is intended to and will be ready if you need it.
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Bathtub Overflow Plate
Identifying a problem with your bathtub overflow plate early on is always best in order to avoid a bigger problem. The rubber gasket that sits behind the overflow faceplate can break down over time which causes water to not drain as it should in the tub could fill out higher than it is supposed to. A clogged bathtub drain is another cause for the overflow pipe not draining as it should. Any problem with your overflow pipe or your overflow plate not draining like it is supposed to may cause water to seep under the tub and leak from a point away from the source of water.
Easy Bathtub Overflow Plate Replacement
If you want to prevent a catastrophe, consider replacing your bathtub overflow plate with one of the easiest replacements on the market, the Watco Snap-On Innovator® Overflow Plate. Watco makes it easy to upgrade your bathtub with an overflow plate that is simple to install and is available with a matching bathtub stopper for a complete and polished look to your tub. You can get Watco bathtub stoppers and waste drain products at BuyEagle.com.
BuyEagle.com offers the full Watco product line, including bathtub waste drain products, overflow plates, and replacement stoppers. BuyEagle.com is your one-stop for tub repair or outdoor water irrigation needs with Woodford outdoor faucets and yard hydrants. Contact us with any questions and to learn more about upgrading your bathtub with a new overflow plate.
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