R rwp New Member Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Aug 18, 2008 #1 My cast iron vent from my kitchen sink has rusted awayin the wall of my kitchen. Are these vent pipes anchored to the frame of the house during the original construction or is there a chance I can pull this out through the roof ?
My cast iron vent from my kitchen sink has rusted awayin the wall of my kitchen. Are these vent pipes anchored to the frame of the house during the original construction or is there a chance I can pull this out through the roof ?
Terry The Plumbing Wizard Staff member Messages 29,942 Reaction score 3,483 Points 113 Location Bothell, Washington Website terrylove.com Aug 18, 2008 #2 Normally not attached. It's easy to find out, cut the pipe below, and see if it lifts out.
hj Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Aug 19, 2008 #3 pipe It depends on whether there are any offsets in the pipe, and whether it is poured in grout if this is a concrete block wall.
pipe It depends on whether there are any offsets in the pipe, and whether it is poured in grout if this is a concrete block wall.
Redwood Master Plumber Messages 7,335 Reaction score 14 Points 0 Location Connecticut Aug 19, 2008 #4 Whether or not there is a tee between the roof and where you cut... How big the hole is where the hub has to go through.... XH could be a hernia time! Call in the sky hook and give a yank!
Whether or not there is a tee between the roof and where you cut... How big the hole is where the hub has to go through.... XH could be a hernia time! Call in the sky hook and give a yank!