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Method and associated apparatus for assembling and testing a plumbing system

DC CAFC
  • US 8,321,970 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2011
  • Issued: 12/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A plumbing system for interconnection with a bathtub that has an overflow port and a drain port, comprising:

  • an overflow assembly that includes;

    an overflow pipe with an elbow portion defining an upper end portion, which is adapted for interconnection with the overflow port, and a lower end portion, which is adapted for interconnection with a wastewater drain assembly, said upper end portion having an outer end defining an inlet, said upper end havingthreads on an outer surface thereof;

    a lip extending radially outwardly from said outer surface of said overflow pipe between said elbow portion and said upper end portion and being spaced from said inlet;

    a nut element with a threaded portion that is compatible with said threads of said overflow pipe, said nut element having an outer periphery with a series of radially extending lugs that detachably engage an inner surface of a cap that fits over said nut; and

    a waste water insert for selective engagement with a strainer that is associated with the wastewater drain assembly.

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