Both are round and hollow. Both are used for drainage and water supply. Both can be joined with rubber gaskets.
The best way to connect a cast iron pipe to a PVC pipe using a cast iron to PVC adapter is to first clean and prepare the ends of both pipes, then apply a suitable adhesive or sealant to the adapter and securely attach it to both pipes according to the manufacturer's instructions.
No hub coupling
The advantages of using PVC pipe instead of cast iron pipe for plumbing systems include lower cost, easier installation, resistance to corrosion, and lighter weight.
Only if you have leaks or problems.
As far as I know PVC is illegal in New York and Chicago.
If you are screwing in -- yes -- If not -- you do not use pipe dope
You don't, you remove the plastic junk and replace the toxic plasatic with cast iron
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.
Male to female threaded adapters.
two hundred dollars
Yes, it is possible. Unfortunatly, if you have a cast iron riser, you will have to chip out the concrete to get low enough to cut the riser to install a Clamp-all and a piece of PVC pipe. This might not be possible if you have a short riser. Then you would have to cut the cast iron behind the 90 degree turn. Either way, it's a pain in the butt. Call a plumber. It will be worth it.
PVC plastic is one type of pipe that does not contain iron.