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np.mdbr (CA)
Hi All,
Went to replace the wax seal on my toilet today and discovered that the old cast iron pipe with lead/oakum flange has a problem. Looks like about 40% of the pipe lip (the part that is flush with the lead gasket) has corroded and disappeared down the line. So when I go to remove the flange, I'll only have 60% of good pipe lip to work with.
Should I replace the entire bend with PVC? Should I just leave it as is and hope that the new wax seal will take care of it? Any other less severe options that you can think of?
Thanks!
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hj (AZ)
If it has not broken below the lead seal it should be okay, but it it has, just get a 1" longer flange and install it.
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np.mdbr (CA)
Which one would you choose to replace it from the types shown on this page? Are the 'easy set' flanges to be trusted at all?
[www.jumbomfg.com]
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packy (MA)
if it is first floor with a basement below, i would cut the cast iron bend back about 2 inches from what ever it is leaded into and use a no hub coupling to replace it with PVC.
if it is second floor with no access, i would use an insert flange and secure it well to the sub floor.
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