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Removing cast iron tub robson 12-03-2006
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Posted by on December 3, 2006, 2:56 pm


I'm considering purchasing a second home with the intent to rent. The
wiring has been upgraded to 200amp with breakers. The home is old but
appears to be in very good shape. The wiring job was recent but the
elec. left the old wiring intact (not live) - only visible in the open
basement - ceramic / wires. Should this not have been removed? Anything
to worry about?

Thanks


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rob...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote:
> I'm considering purchasing a second home with the intent to rent. The
> wiring has been upgraded to 200amp with breakers. The home is old but
> appears to be in very good shape. The wiring job was recent but the
> elec. left the old wiring intact (not live) - only visible in the open
> basement - ceramic / wires. Should this not have been removed? Anything
> to worry about?
>
> Thanks

Sorry - the tub was to be my second question. In the potential home the
tub was obviously placed in the washroom before the room was studded
out. Not an uncommon thing around here. It has to be removed from the
room. Is it feasible to break it up? cut it up or am I better off
knocking out a wall.

Thanks


Posted by Dan Espen on December 3, 2006, 3:16 pm


robson@nf.sympatico.ca writes:

> rob...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote:
>> I'm considering purchasing a second home with the intent to rent. The
>> wiring has been upgraded to 200amp with breakers. The home is old but
>> appears to be in very good shape. The wiring job was recent but the
>> elec. left the old wiring intact (not live) - only visible in the open
>> basement - ceramic / wires. Should this not have been removed? Anything
>> to worry about?

No and no.

> Sorry - the tub was to be my second question. In the potential home the
> tub was obviously placed in the washroom before the room was studded
> out. Not an uncommon thing around here. It has to be removed from the
> room. Is it feasible to break it up? cut it up or am I better off
> knocking out a wall.

I've seen this on a remodel show.
Just hit it with a big hammer until it breaks.
I believe it has some scrap value.

Posted by 46erjoe on December 3, 2006, 7:44 pm


On Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:16:20 -0500, Dan Espen

>robson@nf.sympatico.ca writes:
>
>> rob...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote:
>>> I'm considering purchasing a second home with the intent to rent. The
>>> wiring has been upgraded to 200amp with breakers. The home is old but
>>> appears to be in very good shape. The wiring job was recent but the
>>> elec. left the old wiring intact (not live) - only visible in the open
>>> basement - ceramic / wires. Should this not have been removed? Anything
>>> to worry about?
>

I had the same problem. Here's my solution: Get a few heavy sledge
hammers a few friends and a few six-packs. Pretend the tub is your
boss.


>No and no.
>
>> Sorry - the tub was to be my second question. In the potential home the
>> tub was obviously placed in the washroom before the room was studded
>> out. Not an uncommon thing around here. It has to be removed from the
>> room. Is it feasible to break it up? cut it up or am I better off
>> knocking out a wall.
>
>I've seen this on a remodel show.
>Just hit it with a big hammer until it breaks.
>I believe it has some scrap value.


Posted by Steve Barker LT on December 3, 2006, 3:20 pm


Sledge hammer will break it if you don't see any value in keeping it whole.

--
Steve Barker



>
> rob...@nf.sympatico.ca wrote:
>> I'm considering purchasing a second home with the intent to rent. The
>> wiring has been upgraded to 200amp with breakers. The home is old but
>> appears to be in very good shape. The wiring job was recent but the
>> elec. left the old wiring intact (not live) - only visible in the open
>> basement - ceramic / wires. Should this not have been removed? Anything
>> to worry about?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> Sorry - the tub was to be my second question. In the potential home the
> tub was obviously placed in the washroom before the room was studded
> out. Not an uncommon thing around here. It has to be removed from the
> room. Is it feasible to break it up? cut it up or am I better off
> knocking out a wall.
>
> Thanks
>



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