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Replacing a cast iron drain pipe in your home involves cutting out the old pipe, removing it, and installing a new PVC pipe in its place. It is important to turn off the water supply, use proper tools like a reciprocating saw and pipe wrench, and ensure the new pipe is securely connected. It is recommended to consult a professional plumber for this task to ensure it is done correctly and safely.
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What is the cost to replace a cast iron drain pipe?
The cost to replace a cast iron drain pipe can vary depending on factors such as the length of the pipe, the complexity of the installation, and the location of the pipe. On average, homeowners can expect to pay between 1,500 to 3,000 for a professional to replace a cast iron drain pipe.
How do you repair rusted out at foundation cast iron drain pipe?
If it is "rusted out" you do not repair it, You do replace it with XHCI
How much does it cost to replace cast iron pipes in a typical home renovation project?
The cost to replace cast iron pipes in a typical home renovation project can range from 2,000 to 15,000, depending on the size of the home and the extent of the plumbing system.
Cast iron floor drain from Saudi Arabia?
Where? What is your question?
How do you tap into cast iron drain pipe for a new shower drain in basement?
By cutting in a cast iron Wye so the flow enters the sewer line (soil pipe) at a right angle
Can I replace my cast iron pan?
I don't think they make cast iron anymore. About the only way to replace cast iron is to go to auctions or yard selling to find the. You can try to repair the skillet if it means that much to you.
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).
How do you repair a leaking drain at a leaded joint if you need to replace approx 3' rusted pipe with PVC?
Answer replacing cast iron with PVCThere is a rubber sleeve available that goes in the cast iron and then the PVC slides into it. Use a rubber outside sleeve with two hose clamps. You can also replace the rusted section with PVC and them "lead" them with the packing and a paste sealant that is made for this.
Can you replace a section of cast iron drain pipe?
yes you can do it but you have to use a cast iron cutter, or cicular saw with a carbon friccion to cut arround the pipe. But if the cast iron pipe in in the ground and it's not muveble,, it may break.. so you have to be carefull and when you finish cutting it you put a piace of ABS pipe 1/2 shorter in each side. In order to incert the hob conectors..
How do you connect cast iron pipe to PVC?
You don't, you remove the plastic junk and replace the toxic plasatic with cast iron
How were the old cast iron drain pipes connected and how can they be replaced?
Two ways. Caulked joints and ty-seal joints. Cut the cast iron behind the hub and use a Clamp-all to join it to PVC pipe. If this sounds too difficult, CALL a Plumber.Why do you want to replace your cast iron? That would be alot of work, only replace what you need to. Unless it is your sewer line then i would replace it all to the main. I agree with answer # 1.IN ADDITION:Back in the day, cast iron joints were sealed together with hot lead. Depending on the position of the cast iron pipe and the size of it. Either one can cut the cast iron piping and clamp PVC to it or you can melt the old lead out of the cast iron joints and place PVC piping inside and then "recork" (reseal) it with prattley putty to prevent it from leaking.CORRECT1- Older CI roof drains were installed by Caulking using oakum and then pouring molten lead2- Some older CI drain drains used a Durham system meaning the Cast Iron drains were SCREWED the pipe galvanized in most cases and then the galvanized was caulked into a cast iron bell.It is unprofessional and highly unskilled to replace a cast iron leader line with plastic for several reasons.Seems the non skilled always try to use some type of epoxy..You may want to contact a licensed master plumber who has had the required 10,000 hr apprenticeship training
How do you install a cast iron shower drain on 2 PVC?
With a compression mission ring
