A cast iron tub is about 325lbs. steel is about 75lbs. Tap on tub if it sounds solid it is cast iron.
You remove the existing tub shoe and related fittings and install a new assembly. In some cases a reciprocating saw will be needed to cut the shoe flange located inside the tub
Yes, the electrical code requires a ground fault breaker for your hot tub.
A reciprocating saw and a lot of blades is the only way to do it. A lot of blades. On second thought, a cut off saw with an abrasive blade would probably work better for the most part. At the bottom corners you would want the corner rounded so that it wouldn't split at the corner. Use the reciprocating saw for that. Cut on the outside, not against the porcelain.
If the job is filed with the building /plumbing departments NO LESS then $4,800 PLUS tile work and wall repair
A cast iron tub is about 325lbs. steel is about 75lbs. Tap on tub if it sounds solid it is cast iron.
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In 19th century, they began producing cast iron bath tub. These traditional cast iron bathtubs were morphed into our day-to-day bathtubs in 20th century. These tubs are sturdy, last fir a long time and also retains the warmness of water in the tub when you are sitting inside the tub and relaxing yourself.
You can buy a cast iron bath tub at home improvement stores (such as Home Depot, Loew's, or Ikea) or through direct buying websites like Buyers Direct.
Full of water and being built for 6 people around 63,000 pounds
A cast iron tub can be bought from several places. A person could go to a big box store such as Home Depot or Lowes. Also a person could check with a local metal worker who specializes in household items.
Epoxy is probably the best choice. You may want to have the tub sand-blasted first.
Yes you can buy a replica of what is known as a clawfoot tub. Or you can by an actual reconditioned tub,check the out at www.VintageTub.com .
You remove the existing tub shoe and related fittings and install a new assembly. In some cases a reciprocating saw will be needed to cut the shoe flange located inside the tub
Yes you can go to vintagetub.com and they have everything from claw foot to cast iron tubs for sale.
John Michael Kohler invented the first enameled bathtub when he enameled a cast iron horse trough in 1883.
If the condition is decent and it is extra deep and long over $3,500