Review on 🚿 Oatey 2 inch 101 PNC PVC No-Calk Shower Drain with Stainless Steel Strainer, 2 by Roy Bush

5 stars all round; I wasn't aware that this drain had a fixture for connecting the drain pipe itself, but the instructions in the box made it clear and explained how easy it was to set up. It was a pleasant surprise; no additional glue or hardware required. Simply insert the tube from below, tighten with a small metal tool with a screwdriver according to the instructions, done. 2 inches in diameter so I had plenty of room to work. That was easy as it was a very new setup. I simply put the tub back in place, drew a circle, lifted the tub, and cut a square around the circle about an inch wider than the circle. I put the tub back in place, secured it, and drained the drain. I went under the house and had enough room (because of the square I cut out) to fully tighten the nut holding this drain in place. In fact, you hardly need to hand-tighten it. You then insert your pipe into the hole and use the tools as directed to tighten it. It was weird not using glue or sealant, but this thing works great. A good shower drain goes without saying, but for someone like me who builds my own homes, it's nice to have products like this that I can rely on. This brand is available at most hardware stores. Strangely, it costs MUCH LOWER here at Revain than any chain store. I can't say if this applies to local hardware stores as I haven't actually checked, but if you usually shop at big chain stores, plan something ahead (or be patient enough to plan a few days to wait for it to arrive) and buy it here at Revain.