Connecting Pvc To Lead Drain Pipe

Step 7 test for leaks.

Connecting pvc to lead drain pipe.

Rub a thin coat of plumber s grease around the end of the lead pipe with your fingers. How to tie pvc into old lead plumbing. Measure the diameter. It s not a guaranteed method of checking for leaks.

The most common way to connect a new drain vent or supply line to an existing line is to install a tee fitting. Mark and cut the desire length of pipe from the end of the lead pipe and the end of the pvc using the reciprocating saw. Just look for what you need in lowe s or home depot plumbing section. And there are pvc sleeves that slide onto unthreaded pipe that have rubber gaskets that seal when the cap around pipe is tightened to the sleeve.

Join the pvc pipe with the cast iron by inserting it into the adapters. After opening a drain line make sure no one uses a sink or faucet that drains into it. I used sliding joint water pump pliers to gently crimp the top edge of the lead around the plastic to get a good neat looking joint. Used all the time for galvanized or copper pipe transitioning to pvc.

Step 6 insert pvc pipe. You want to run water through the pipe to make sure there aren t any leaks. To do so shut off water to existing supply pipes and drain the lines. Push the rubber.

How i repaired a lead 1 1 4 drain pipe. Flush all toilets and caution others not to use drains.