Tying in to cast iron with pvc is a great way to add new waste lines.
Cast iron drain pipe to pvc.
Then mark that length on the cast iron with pencil lines and use zip ties to mark the cut on the pipe.
Join the pvc pipe with the cast iron by inserting it into the adapters.
Connect one side of your no hub coupling connector to the cast iron pipe.
Here i will be replacing the cast iron drain system to the master bathroom with abs drain piping.
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.
Diy plumbing at its best.
Here s how to do.
A no hub connector is the standard coupler to join pvc and cast iron pipes.
Step 7 test for leaks you want to run water through the pipe to make sure there aren t any leaks.
No hub couplings make it easy to connect to existing cast iron drain waste or vent lines with new pvc pipe.
Learn how to cut cast iron pipe then replace the cast iron pipe with pvc pipe to repair a drain pipe leak.
Newer cast iron pipe is made so the wall thickness is uniform.
Drilling out a lead joined pipe from a cast iron hub and replacing it with pvc via a fernco donut.
They are available in many sizes so make sure you purchase the one best suited for your particular needs.
It s not a guaranteed method of checking for leaks.
It s also easy to work with if you re creating a new branch line.
I made this video because i couldn t find one anywhere on.
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.
