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Ask Eric Stromer a question here.My home was built in 1955..The drain pipe from the kitchen sink is leaking from a crack in the cast metal piping about five feet from where it connects to the large main drain pipe. I purchased some pcv tubing, and two stainless steel double banded hose clamps to replace the bad section of pipe with. When I went to try and cut into the old pipe with a sawsall, I couldn't put a nick in it. Given that I am on the right track hopefully, what do I cut the cast iron pipe with ??? Thank you for your time....Artie P


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Eric, plumbers use a tool which looks like a bicycle chain on the end of a handle. They use it to cut the old pipe. Thjen, you can make youe patch. It should last a long time.

Posted 2009-05-17T01:44:38Z
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Get a sawzall blade  carbon coated it will look like rough sandpaper on the edge of the blade. The last ones I found were Home builders, Ace hardware & True Value. This should do the trick. If you can't find a carbon coated blade the next choice is a cast iron pipe cutter. Rent one or if you have a plumber friend that you can borrow.

Posted 2009-05-17T20:12:53Z
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You can purchase a saw bit thats like a diamond bit...for cast iron.

Posted 2009-06-14T14:52:35Z
 

Do not use a snap (chain) cutter unless you have experience using one, due to the condition and age of the pipe you are more likely to create major problems the pipe is probably thinned out and you will crush it. Use only a Lenox blade in a sawzall (Bi Metal blade) it will outlast any other blade and cut smoother. Hold the sawzall tight to the pipe when cutting, if you no what your doing you can do it with one blade but get extra's just in case. Then use your fernco (rubber boot with clamps) to replace section with sched 40 pvc pipe and fittings. Good Luck. 40 years plus experience. Master liscensed in MA and ME 

Posted 2009-06-15T03:39:39Z
 
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Labeled a "Home repair Specialist" by a national leading home repair franchise!

ok.. Lowes & home Depot sell a "torch"(metal) blade from Milwakee

I HAVE HAD THESE BACK-FIRE W/ ME BEFORE THOUGH...

One sure method is a 4.5- 7" angle grinder w/ a steel cutting blade..

(just use caution w/ sparks,etc.)

It will  cut (melt) through the pipe quickly & evenly making the repair easier. While the pipe is cut out it would be wise to run a snake through the drain line to remove accumulated sludge (could also have contributed to the crack)..

  It is a messy task but will be helpful in adding life to your repaired drain preforming for time to come! Good luck!

CB in Va. Beach

 

Posted 2009-06-19T17:05:36Z
 

Thanks for the very informative and helpful response. To bad you weren't local here in Meriden, Ct. I'd be one of your regular customers. Good Luck with your business.....ArtieP300@aol.com

Posted 2009-06-19T19:32:02Z
 
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Labeled a "Home repair Specialist" by a national leading home repair franchise!

Thanks for the "thanks"

& for the compliment.. it's always nice to receive them..

  Good luck once more! & hopefully i find some more people in my area w/ the same sentiment!Laughing

Posted 2009-06-20T04:37:51Z
 

there a metal blade that cut iron pipe only keep water on it win you make the cut to keep the blade cool   after you cut the pipe get a freco band and some west oil the west oil win you get the cut and putting back pvc pipe to iron pipe that make easy to slide freco band over the old pipe then back to new pipe

Posted 2009-08-10T01:52:51Z

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