What should I replace my old stack pipe with?
In the picture below, you can see an old cast iron pipe that has been upgraded; its underground portion has been upgraded with PVC and its above ground portion with ABS. At Mister Plumber, we recommend this plastic replacement for a more efficient, problem-free stack pipe.
Can a cast iron drain pipe be replaced?
Shannon from shows you how to cut out an old cast iron drain pipe and replace it with ABS pipe. You will need a special diamond coated blade that is a bit expensive but it gets the job done right.
Why is it important to replace cast iron plumbing stack?
“Replacing an old cast iron stack is important to avoid future leaks, backups and clogs from old worn down existing plumbing.” Ken explains. What is a plumbing stack? The plumbing throughout a home is connected to a main plumbing stack that runs from the lowest level of the home and often times vents through the roof.
What’s the best way to remove an old pipe?
Take great care when removing the old one and always wear safety gloves and goggles. Very often the only way to remove an old pipe is by brute force and hitting the cast iron with a lump hammer will shatter it relatively easily but will create dangerous shards of iron.
So you received the bad news that your cast iron drain pipes that have been causing repeat repeated backups or are leaking and are causing water damage or emmiting foul sewer orders have to be excavated and replaced. And you have every right to be distraught!
In the picture below, you can see an old cast iron pipe that has been upgraded; its underground portion has been upgraded with PVC and its above ground portion with ABS. At Mister Plumber, we recommend this plastic replacement for a more efficient, problem-free stack pipe.
Can a cast iron pipe be relining under a house?
Residential trenchless pipe relining of your cast iron or clay drains only takes a few hours and usually comes with a 50 year warranty. All the work is done from outside of the house and no digging has to occur. Another disadvantage of digging under a building is that a collapse could occur and people could die on your property.
“Replacing an old cast iron stack is important to avoid future leaks, backups and clogs from old worn down existing plumbing.” Ken explains. What is a plumbing stack? The plumbing throughout a home is connected to a main plumbing stack that runs from the lowest level of the home and often times vents through the roof.
