Hey guys,
Well I was unlucky enough to have a crack in the drain line somewhere inside the wall. I cut out the drywall and found the problem. Pics are below.
There are two big cracks in the bushing that is screwed into the san t (in the photo you can see my temp epoxy fix where it is). I've never seen threaded CI so i'm guessing this is galvanized? The house was built in 1929, could it have been installed this way?
I've done some cast iron work so am familiar (mainly the main stack in the basement) with it, but have a few questions.
- I've always used a sawsall or grinder to cut the iron. This is too tight so I'll have to go with a chain cutter, I've never used one. My concern is getting a clean cut?
- I know they have those crap rubber san t's at the big box store, won't be going with that but can I go with ABS to replace the section to be cut out attached with mission no hub couplings, or should I go with no hub cast iron?
- how should I (or do I need to) secure the vent to the stud?
- What's the best plan of attack??
thanks for all the help as always guys!
Well I was unlucky enough to have a crack in the drain line somewhere inside the wall. I cut out the drywall and found the problem. Pics are below.
There are two big cracks in the bushing that is screwed into the san t (in the photo you can see my temp epoxy fix where it is). I've never seen threaded CI so i'm guessing this is galvanized? The house was built in 1929, could it have been installed this way?
I've done some cast iron work so am familiar (mainly the main stack in the basement) with it, but have a few questions.
- I've always used a sawsall or grinder to cut the iron. This is too tight so I'll have to go with a chain cutter, I've never used one. My concern is getting a clean cut?
- I know they have those crap rubber san t's at the big box store, won't be going with that but can I go with ABS to replace the section to be cut out attached with mission no hub couplings, or should I go with no hub cast iron?
- how should I (or do I need to) secure the vent to the stud?
- What's the best plan of attack??
thanks for all the help as always guys!
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