High Tide Bathtub Overflow Drain Plate

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<p>The plate on a standard bathtub "overflow drain" pulls water from the bottom. This means the maximum water level can never go above the bottom of the overflow plate.</p> <p>To increase the maximum water level, I created this "High Tide" overflow plate that drains from the top. Now you can add a few inches of water to your bath!</p> <p>I did some finishing on mine with XTC 3D Brush On epoxy and white enamel spray paint.</p> <p>Use 100% Silicone Bathroom Caulk to get a good seal. See instructions for specifics.</p> <p>Note: In the pictured version, you see little drain holes in the top. I removed these in the final version. They were unnecessary and hard to finish around.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><p>Print without supports.</p> <p>I recommend printing with layer height .2mm, 15 percent or more infill, 4 top/bottom horizontal shells, 3 vertical shells.</p> <p>Use the screws that came with your old overflow plate. Temporarily mount and examine fit. This will help determine how much silicone you'll need.</p> <p>Remove the plate and fill the back channels with 100% silicone kitchen &amp; bathroom caulk, applying as needed to make a good seal. Let dry overnight.</p> <p>Right before you mount, dab a little bit of silicone in the screw holes.</p> <p>Mount and enjoy a higher water level!</p>