Rusted thru plug hole

[alexjonbetts]

Hi a Tennant has a rusted thru plug hole do you think it’s worth repairing if so what are you using. steel bath

 

[HERTS P&D]

Did you say 'Reparing'?

That needs replacing!

Andy

 

[alexjonbetts]

I’m trying to get away with taking it all out will be real pain job the whole bathroom will need to come just to get the bath out it’s that small

 

[terryplumb]

I fear you are going to have to bite the bullet ,can't see any way that can be repaired.

 

[HERTS P&D]

What's cheaper, replacing the bath or a leak every time someone has a bath or shower?

You decide!

Andy

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Not sure even a bath doctor can repair that?

 

[just pumps]

What has your tenant been disolving in the bath?

 

[Madrab]

Get the duct tape out, I know landlords that think it fixes everything .... doesn't it?

 

[oldbuffer]

1. The right way to do it is to replace the bath. The only way you can rely on there not being a sudden catastrophic leak of a bath full of water.
2. If the metal of the bath (which is quite thin) has really rusted right through ALL you can do is replace.
3. If the steel actually has no holes in it, not even pin hole(s) you could try the following as a temporary measure:
3a. Remove waste.
3b. Wire brush off all loose rust. If any holes appear, replace the bath.
3c. Treat with a rust converter like Kurust (if it still exists as a make).
3d. Smooth out with car body filler and sand back flat. Make sure you have a clean hole for the waste with flay mating surfaces.
3e. Paint with bath enamel, Cramer or similar.
3f. Re-fit waste

 

[mattylad]

The bath is knackered.
Yes it's a big job however it needs a total replacement, bite the bullet and do it.