Connecting Pvc To Cast Iron Drain Pipe

No hub couplings make it easy to connect to existing cast iron drain waste or vent lines with new pvc pipe.

Connecting pvc to cast iron drain pipe.

I am not a plumber always consult a license. Step 1 cut cast iron pipe. If you have a leaky or burst section of pipe and need to switch. Here s how to do.

Step 2 pipe supports. First fabricate your pvc wye fitting. Here i will be replacing the cast iron drain system to the master bathroom with abs drain piping. This video is for entertainment.

Step 3 cut the cast iron pipe. Put on your safety glasses and use the reciprocating saw to cut the pipe at. Remove any surrounding obstructions. 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.

How to connect cast iron to pvc step 1. Connecting a plastic pipe with a cast iron pipe is a job you can do in a few easy steps. Tying in to cast iron with pvc is a great way to add new waste lines. Then mark that length on the cast iron with pencil lines and use zip ties to mark the cut on the pipe.

Use your file to smooth the cut and clear any shards or sharp edges from the cast iron pipe. Start by cutting the cast iron pipe where you need to connect the pvc pipe. Now tighten down the hose clamps to make the connection. This is how i replaced a 3 x 2 tee in my home after years of use corrosion.

I will be cutting the cast iron out from the base at the fo. First cut your pvc pipe so it is longer and can be inserted a good 6 inches into the cast iron pipe without restricting any other flow in the system. Connect one side. Turn off any water source that may be feeding the pipes you wish to join.

Cut the existing cast iron pipe if necessary. Place the rubber union on the pvc pipe and then insert the pvc pipe into the center of the cast iron pipe. Just because the pipes are made from different materials does not mean they cannot be joined and function properly once combined.