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I have my floors torn up and need to do something similar to what you have in these pics. What is that sleeve sticking out of the cast iron hub? Is that what is used to connect the lead pipe to the hub, with the lead soldered on?
Yes, the lead was connected to the “sleeve”.I have my floors torn up and need to do something similar to what you have in these pics. What is that sleeve sticking out of the cast iron hub? Is that what is used to connect the lead pipe to the hub, with the lead soldered on?
I can't get a torch in the space, it's too tight and I'm nervous. Can I use a no hub coupling on that sleeve to connect to PVC?
Thanks for getting back to me!Yes, the lead was connected to the “sleeve”.
I’m guessing from your “no hub” terminology, you’re in the states? I’m not sure on your local code/regs to confirm if you can.
You’ll likely find that the “sleeve” is smaller in diameter and when using a no hub, anything (toilet paper etc) travelling down the pipe will likely get caught on the lip.
Got any pics?
Your plan in current or similar form should work.Thanks for getting back to me!
Yes, I'm in upstate New York. The code here allows rubber fittings to transition materials. I can't post a link to them, but search 'Fernco no hub coupling'.
My intention is to take out the old lead pipe and reroute it with PVC. There are currently two other pipes coming into the toilet drain (shower and sink). The plan is to cut the lead pipes (green in pic below), connect a Wye fitting close to the cast iron hub (red arrow in pic below). The 'sleeve' I'm referring to looks to be the blue area in the pic.
The second pic shows the planned route of the PVC (yellow), through the floor joist).
Definitely feeling like I bit off more than I can chew - wasn't anticipating the joists to be in the way!
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Agreed. I didn't think I'd be able to move the pipes due to the joists. They are true 2" X 6", so little more meat to them, but still not a lot. I came across these straps that are supposed to be able to patch up the joist after I drill the hole (see pic below). I can't link directly to it, but you can search "NOLAN STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS Joist Repair Kit - 24" Strap"Your plan in current or similar form should work.
I am concerned about your plan to route it out of the wye and south through the joist.
What size through the joist? Holes can only be so large and must be a certain distance from the end. Check your code, but 4” for a toilet won’t go through that joist.
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