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How can you tell if a pipe fitting is cast or ductile iron?
Hit it with a sledge hammer.
What does the spg mean in plumbing?
Term used with cast-iron, PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe. Cast-Iron; The plain end of a cast-iron pipe. The spigot is inserted into the bell end of the next pipe to make a water tight joint. PVC, CPVC or ABS; A male end of a fitting the same size as the pipe that is inserted into the slip (hub) end of a fitting.
How do you rotate the fitting on a cast iron pipe?
Loosen the clamps and use some elbow grease to twist the fitting into the desired position.
What is the difference between ductile iron and malleable iron?
Malleable cannot be broken like a cast fitting can be and normally malleable fittings / pipe do not have a seam +++ Its full name is Malleable CAST Iron - it is cast as "ordinary" cast-iron but is a lot less brittle. It is an important material combining some of the properties of cast-iron with those of mild-steel.
You want to replace old lead pipe connected to cast iron sewer pipe with copper How do you connect the copper pipe to the old lead pipe or to the cast iron pipe?
When I have to connect copper to lead "D" I usually solder the copper to the lead or wipe a lead joint depending on the diameter To connect copper to cast iron ,.... If there is a hub I caulk the copper directly into the CI with oakum and poured lead (molten) OR one can solder / braze a female adapter fitting and screw the copper into a CI female fitting
Symbols for cast iron threaded pipe?
Cast iron is not threaded, steel pipe is.
Is asbestos in cast iron pipe?
was asbestos used in production of cast iron pipe
What is the difference between plumbing MIP and FIP?
MIP ==> Male Iron Pipe thread (i.e. threads on outside of fitting) FIP ==> Female Iron Pipe thread (i.e. threads on inside of fitting)
How do asbestos pipe and iron pipe differ?
Asbestos pipe is made of cement that contains asbestos fibers. Iron pipe is made from cast iron.
When was American Cast Iron Pipe Company created?
American Cast Iron Pipe Company was created in 1905.
What is the population of American Cast Iron Pipe Company?
American Cast Iron Pipe Company's population is 3,000.
How do you put a new drain line into an old cast iron pipe?
You use a 'Robar' fitting, which is essentially a rubber sleeve with large hose clamps to tighten it.
