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Posted by DanG on January 7, 2007, 9:37 am
The big issues are breaking the floor, digging down to the
existing pipe, and cutting the existing pipe.
If you have a clean cut/break on the existing cast iron going to
PVC use no hub clamps. These are thin rubber connectors with a
full stainless shell and band clamps like these:
http://www.stant.com/no-hub/
You can also use the Fernco type connectors, but the no hub style
keeps the pipe in line better. They can be cantankerous to
install. Slide the stainless portion up the pipe. Install the
rubber part to the stop and then fold the other half back on
itself like rolling up a pants cuff. After getting the pipe
installed, roll the cuff onto the other pipe and slide and tighten
the stainless clamp.
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> Hello,
> I need to replace about 10 - 15 ft of cast iron drain pipe that
> is currently below the basement floor between where the drain
> pipe enters the floor on one wall and just ahead of the cleanout
> at the opposite wall where the pipe exits out towards the
> street.
> I've seen and used the no-hub type transitions for connecting
> new PVC into existing cast iron on internal connections before.
> Basically, a rubber gasket with clamps on each end. What I'm not
> sure of is if they are available for use in a direct burial
> situation as I've described here. Does anyone here have any
> pointers or suggestions? Any special tools needed?
> Thanks in advance to those who post a reply here.
> Peter.
>
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> I need to replace about 10 - 15 ft of cast iron drain pipe that
> is currently below the basement floor between where the drain
> pipe enters the floor on one wall and just ahead of the cleanout
> at the opposite wall where the pipe exits out towards the
> street.
> I've seen and used the no-hub type transitions for connecting
> new PVC into existing cast iron on internal connections before.
> Basically, a rubber gasket with clamps on each end. What I'm not
> sure of is if they are available for use in a direct burial
> situation as I've described here. Does anyone here have any
> pointers or suggestions? Any special tools needed?
> Thanks in advance to those who post a reply here.
> Peter.
>