It s not a guaranteed method of checking for leaks.
Cast iron drain pipe to pvc.
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.
Old true cast iron pipe could suffer from thin wall syndrome but that s no longer an issue.
Drilling out a lead joined pipe from a cast iron hub and replacing it with pvc via a fernco donut.
I will be cutting the cast iron out from the base at the fo.
Measure the length of the assembly and add 1 4 in.
Join the pvc pipe with the cast iron by inserting it into the adapters.
I made this video because i couldn t find one anywhere on.
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.
Here i will be replacing the cast iron drain system to the master bathroom with abs drain piping.
Newer cast iron pipe is made so the wall thickness is uniform.
Step 7 test for leaks you want to run water through the pipe to make sure there aren t any leaks.
Then replace the cast iron pipe with pvc pipe to repair a.
You can use stainless steel no hub clamps to make leak proof connections in case you want to run pvc into the cast iron.
Diy plumbing at its best.
Here s how to do.
They are available in many sizes so make sure you purchase the one best suited for your particular needs.
Learn how to cut cast iron pipe then replace the cast iron pipe with pvc pipe to repair a drain pipe leak.
A no hub connector is the standard coupler to join pvc and cast iron pipes.