Connecting Pvc To Cast Iron Drain Pipe

Measure the length of the assembly and add 1 4 in.

Connecting pvc to cast iron drain pipe.

Place the rubber union on the pvc pipe and then insert the pvc pipe into the center of the cast iron pipe. 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. I am not a plumber always consult a license. No hub couplings make it easy to connect to existing cast iron drain waste or vent lines with new pvc pipe.

How to connect pvc to a cast iron sewer pipe step 1 mark the cut. Use the pipe supports to support both the piece of pipe you re cutting away and the remaining. Cut the existing cast iron pipe if necessary. Step 1 cut cast iron pipe.

This video is for entertainment. I will be cutting the cast iron out from the base at the fo. How to connect cast iron to pvc step 1. This is how i replaced a 3 x 2 tee in my home after years of use corrosion.

First cut your pvc pipe so it is longer and can be inserted a good 6 inches into the cast iron pipe without restricting any other flow in the system. Use your file to smooth the cut and clear any shards or sharp edges from the cast iron pipe. First fabricate your pvc wye fitting. Remove any surrounding obstructions.

Turn off any water source that may be feeding the pipes you wish to join. Put on your safety glasses and use the reciprocating saw to cut the pipe at. Connecting a plastic pipe with a cast iron pipe is a job you can do in a few easy steps. Tying in to cast iron with pvc is a great way to add new waste lines.

Here i will be replacing the cast iron drain system to the master bathroom with abs drain piping. Step 2 pipe supports. Now tighten down the hose clamps to make the connection. Step 3 cut the cast iron pipe.

Connect one side. If you have a leaky or burst section of pipe and need to switch. Then mark that length on the cast iron with pencil lines and use zip ties to mark the cut on the pipe.