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This depends on the size and the location of the leak. It depends because a leak on the straight piece of the pipe will differ from a leak on the joint of the pipe. It also depends on the corrosion of the pipe and the extent as to how bad it is.
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Symbols for cast iron threaded pipe?
Cast iron is not threaded, steel pipe is.
What is the best way to connect cast iron pipe to PVC?
Male to female threaded adapters.
What are two main types of pipes?
For supply, it is copper and galvanized iron. For waste, ABS (plastic) or cast iron.
How do you fix a leaking cast iron stack pipe that is not accessible because it is in the wall?
Demo a section of the wall.
Where can someone recycle a cast iron sink?
You can recycle a cast iron sink at your local recycling depot. For example, Miller Waste offers citizens to bring their cast iron sink to the depot for recycling for a fee.
If you have to replace leaking cast iron drains should you go ahead and replace the cast iron vent pipe too?
No, not necessarily. Most likely the drain has become rotten because of something acidic going into it. Vent pipes usually have a good flow of air in both directions. I would just change the bad waste pipe(s).
Can you unscrew a fitting from the cast iron main drain?
If it's threaded, yes. Fittings are usually difficult to remove because of rust and build-up on threads.
What pipe sizes are there?
1/8" - 10" threaded Cast Iron 11/2" - 15" Copper 1/16 - 10" These are the most common sizes
What are the three main types of pipes for plumbing?
Waste - Vent - water supplyMaterialsCopper - Cast Iron - plastics
How do you fix a leaking pipe cast iron stack pipe that is not accessible because it is in the wall?
You must break or cut the wall at that point. No other option
Is there an adapter to screw a PVC pipe into the cast iron cleanout?
Yes. It is simply a threaded male adapter. But what are you trying to accomplish? what you are trying to do may not comply with code and may create a health hazard.
What alloys make cast iron?
Iron, cast iron is just iron
