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O/T....plumbing problem

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oldrustycars

05-26-2007 19:03:07




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In the house, where the 2 sewer lines come together before running down through the basement floor, there is a "Y" shaped pipe....or you could call it a "T". Cast iron, about 6 inches diameter. That junction is cracked. Can I cut the pipes back to where they appear still good and replace this with PVC? Isnt there a compression type fitting that will go from iron to PVC? Thanks for any input anyone has.

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MarkB_MI

05-27-2007 04:33:06




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to oldrustycars, 05-26-2007 19:03:07  
By interesting coincidence, I had a similar job done for me yesterday. I had a new drain tapped into an existing cast iron pipe. I hired the job done because I didn't want to risk screwing up the cast iron pipe. The plumber used a tool called a "chain cutter" to cut the existing pipe. He was real cautious about how he went about removing the section of pipe to avoid damaging the remaining pipe ends. After that was done, it was just a matter of gluing up PVC pipe and hooking it up with Fernco connectors.

Home Depot and just about any decent hardware will store will carry Fernco connectors. I imagine you can rent a chain cutter; the link below shows some pictures of them.

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rgvtx

05-26-2007 19:24:44




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to oldrustycars, 05-26-2007 19:03:07  
Sure it can be done, and it can be done by you if you have some good common sense. First you need to know do you have a Y or a T? Then you need to verify the size of your pipe. You said about 6 inches, that is pretty unlikely for residential. More than likely it's 4 inch pipe. The way to tell, all plumbing pipe is measured by the ID (inside diameter). If you end up with a bare pipe with no hub that needs to connect to the same, just a rubber boot with SS clamps will do the trick. They are called different names such as Fernco and CT (Can-Tex) and are available at most home centers and plumbing supply houses. If you need to connect a bare pipe into a hub that is a different type fitting. The rubber boot will allow some flexibility in the event the two don't quite line up with each other (not that something like that ever happens!) If you currently have a leak in the T or Y and it's cast iron, you can seal it up temporarilly with JBWeld or silicone if it's dry. If it's wet as I suspect it is, maybe some roofing cement that works in water will hold and maybe put a piece of sheet metal over it to hold it in place and use a couple of hose clamps or bale wire. Remember, that would be temporary until you can cut out the damage and repair correctly. Better than smelly old sewer water on the basement floor.

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D.B. in Mi.

05-26-2007 19:13:07




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to oldrustycars, 05-26-2007 19:03:07  
Yes there is , it is called a fernco.you can get them in differant sizes and for differant pipe conections, every home store has them.Just measure the size of your cast iron pipe and get the same diameter of pvc and and ferncos, then cut out the bad spot.Dennis.



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Midwest redneck

05-26-2007 19:11:23




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to oldrustycars, 05-26-2007 19:03:07  
The PVC to iron pipe adapter is I think callled a furnco adapter. Can you just put some gum pucky on the iron pipe to seal the crack? I think some company makes a product called plumbers goop, a super glue for water lines.



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Gary from Muleshoe

05-26-2007 19:09:54




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to oldrustycars, 05-26-2007 19:03:07  
Yes you should be able to do this. You should be able to get a rubber splice to clamp in here and continue to run. Any hardware store should be able to guide you in this. If I were doing it I would get rid of as much cast as I could to prevent having future problems.



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2x4

05-26-2007 20:08:58




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 Re: O/T....plumbing problem in reply to Gary from Muleshoe, 05-26-2007 19:09:54  
this is good advice. Our system cracked for 8 ft. on top of a horizontal cast iron pipe, for no reason. Since it was on top it only flooded over on rare ocassions that the line clogged. Also it was right under floor joists & could only be felt, not seen. And huge rust chunks the size of your hand form inside this pipe & fall down letting paper dam up the pipes.



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