Mel_n_Chibi
New Member
Hi, I'm a new homeowner and have a few plumbing problems. I've searched the forum and cannot find answers to two problems (there are so many more, but I am limiting this to the two biggest problems):
1. Open pipe in the basement. It is attached to the main line under the basement floor that goes out to the sewer. The basement does have a funny smell, but it is not overwhelming at the moment.
What do I do about this pipe?
About the house, it was built in 1930. The pipe in question is cast iron and looks like it was cut. The previous owners moved the sink when they remodeled and it looks like they just cut the old cast iron pipe from the old sink. I can only assume it was the drain for said sink. The previous owner also did all of his own work from the looks of it, and did not do a good job.
The pictures in order are the old sink, the pipe and the pipe in relation to other fixtures.
2. My water pressure is 100 psi. This was tested in the evening when all of my neighbors were home. There is a pressure regulator at the meter in the house, but it looks like it is really old.
I'm currently replacing some of the copper with PEX and installing a new water heater. Checking the water pressure was so I could figure out what size expansion tank to get for the water heater.
I've tried getting plumbers out to look at them, but have had 4 no-call no-shows.
1. Open pipe in the basement. It is attached to the main line under the basement floor that goes out to the sewer. The basement does have a funny smell, but it is not overwhelming at the moment.
What do I do about this pipe?
About the house, it was built in 1930. The pipe in question is cast iron and looks like it was cut. The previous owners moved the sink when they remodeled and it looks like they just cut the old cast iron pipe from the old sink. I can only assume it was the drain for said sink. The previous owner also did all of his own work from the looks of it, and did not do a good job.
The pictures in order are the old sink, the pipe and the pipe in relation to other fixtures.



2. My water pressure is 100 psi. This was tested in the evening when all of my neighbors were home. There is a pressure regulator at the meter in the house, but it looks like it is really old.
I'm currently replacing some of the copper with PEX and installing a new water heater. Checking the water pressure was so I could figure out what size expansion tank to get for the water heater.


I've tried getting plumbers out to look at them, but have had 4 no-call no-shows.