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.
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.
If it is "rusted out" you do not repair it, You do replace it with XHCI
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.
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By cutting in a cast iron Wye so the flow enters the sewer line (soil pipe) at a right angle
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.
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).
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.
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..
You don't, you remove the plastic junk and replace the toxic plasatic with cast iron
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from the hub to the spigot