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Cast iron drain pipe to pvc.
It s not a guaranteed method of checking for leaks.
You can use stainless steel no hub clamps to make leak proof connections in case you want to run pvc into the cast iron.
I will be cutting the cast iron out from the base at the fo.
Newer cast iron pipe is made so the wall thickness is uniform.
Measure the length of the assembly and add 1 4 in.
They are available in many sizes so make sure you purchase the one best suited for your particular needs.
Here i will be replacing the cast iron drain system to the master bathroom with abs drain piping.
Connect one side of your no hub coupling connector to the cast iron pipe.
It s also easy to work with if you re creating a new branch line.
Join the pvc pipe with the cast iron by inserting it into the adapters.
Old true cast iron pipe could suffer from thin wall syndrome but that s no longer an issue.
Step 7 test for leaks you want to run water through the pipe to make sure there aren t any leaks.
Using a regular wye cut two lengths of pvc that will slip into the ends of the wye fitting and hold the no hub fittings that attach the pvc to the cast iron.
Learn how to cut cast iron pipe then replace the cast iron pipe with pvc pipe to repair a drain pipe leak.
I made this video because i couldn t find one anywhere on.
Then mark that length on the cast iron with pencil lines and use zip ties to mark the cut on the pipe.
Drilling out a lead joined pipe from a cast iron hub and replacing it with pvc via a fernco donut.
Tying in to cast iron with pvc is a great way to add new waste lines.
Then replace the cast iron pipe with pvc pipe to repair a.