"s--p--o--n--i--x" wrote in message
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Maybe the only reason the tenant decided to keep the "fix" was
because
the tiles would have cost too much to replace? Anyway, I wouldn't
like
something like that draining into my bath. Imagine of you leave the
plug in, go on holiday and the overflow gets blocked!


Imagine going on holiday and a pipe bursting or joint failing, or any
number of other things that *could* happen - best you never leave
your home for more than an hour or so.....