5 Types of Bathtub Drains and Overflows

In addition to supply lines and a faucet, a drain and overflow are essential parts of your bathtub purchase. Types of tub drains available include pop up, lift and turn, tower, chain and stopper, and cable operated. If you purchase a drain that uses a chain and stopper, you may want an overflow cover that will hold the stopper in place while bathing. An overflow cover, such as the one pictured below, is especially useful when you want to accommodate more water in your tub.


If you have little experience installing a tub or the necessary drain and overflow, you may find this video helpful. This video clip from the show, Bathroom Renovations on the DIY Network, shows you how to assemble and install a drain and overflow kit.

Snake Bath

A woman in Florida claimed that a snake made its way out of the faucet and crept into her bathtub, while she was bathing. The woman's boyfriend heard her screaming and came to the rescue by removing the first snake from the tub. Later, a similar snake appeared, identified by a Palm Beach Zoo employee as a possible rat snake.

According to experts, it is likely that the snakes entered through the drain or outflow as opposed to the faucet since snakes are drawn toward cave-like environments.

Since the incident, the couple decided to purchase an aquarium and keep the snakes as pets.

Source: WBIR News