Howdy,
I am remodeling the bathroom in my 1951 house on slab. Once I removed the tub, I found a lead drum trap that I figure ought to be upgraded while I have the opportunity. I guess removing the thing was the easy part, my next step is connecting up the new PVC to the existing cast iron. I have read 2 different methods, one is to melt the "wiped joint" off of the brass ferrule, then cut the brass until I have a smooth straight piece to attach a no-hub fitting to. The other method I have read is to remove the brass ferrule and associated lead and okum from the cast iron, and use a "donut" to attach the PVC to the cast iron. Which one should I go with, or is there another option?
One more thing, the sink drains into a lead pipe that heads under the concrete and ties into the cast iron somewhere. I will be replacing the existing PVC for the sink drain, but would prefer not to go busting the concrete to replace the lead portion of the drain, which looks to be in good shape. Would it be kosher to leave the lead sink drain alone?
I am remodeling the bathroom in my 1951 house on slab. Once I removed the tub, I found a lead drum trap that I figure ought to be upgraded while I have the opportunity. I guess removing the thing was the easy part, my next step is connecting up the new PVC to the existing cast iron. I have read 2 different methods, one is to melt the "wiped joint" off of the brass ferrule, then cut the brass until I have a smooth straight piece to attach a no-hub fitting to. The other method I have read is to remove the brass ferrule and associated lead and okum from the cast iron, and use a "donut" to attach the PVC to the cast iron. Which one should I go with, or is there another option?
One more thing, the sink drains into a lead pipe that heads under the concrete and ties into the cast iron somewhere. I will be replacing the existing PVC for the sink drain, but would prefer not to go busting the concrete to replace the lead portion of the drain, which looks to be in good shape. Would it be kosher to leave the lead sink drain alone?