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jblanche (WI)
Movin' on up - My new office has a restroom. Unfortunately all of the plumbing has been decommissioned, so there are a bunch of useless stubs and caps sticking out from the tile where I want to put some storage shelving, cabinets, etc.
The yellow plug here is inside what appears to be a 4" pipe nipple screwed into the carrier. If I found a big enough wrench, would it be possible to unthread that and put in a 4" flat plug? Would it be practical? Or more realistic to sawzall the thing and chisel it out?
Or?
I already removed the 4 threaded rods shown in this photo. This was built around 1982.
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bernabeu (SC)
try a 48" pipe wrench
be prepared to notch and chisel
a brass flush plug 'should' work
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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packy (MA)
just cut the nipple flush with the fitting.
use that plug with a regular hex nut rather than the wing nut.
tighten it well and cut off any excess bolt threads.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
IF, repeat IF, the rubber expansion will remain EXPOSED that will 'work'.
But, you may NOT, repeat NOT, leave a temporary rubber expansion test plug in a concealed location.
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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packy (MA)
just cover it with a 12-15 dollar access panel.
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Author:
Curly (CA)
Just extend the nipple and make it a waterless urinal.
You'll thank me later.
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Author:
bernabeu (SC)
packy,
While an access panel will make the plug ACCESSIBLE it would still be concealed, therefor NON compliant.
A 'cheat' would be to use a PVC flush plug a/k/a clean-out plug instead of a metallic plug.
............. SHEEEEZ
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jblanche (WI)
Thanks for the comments and suggestions.
I looked around the shop for a 48" wrench for a few minutes before just deciding to use the sawzall. What I didn't realize was that the fitting is PLASTIC and the blade went thru it like buttah.
Now I need to get a plug: DWV? or S&D? I have not worked with a carrier before.
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Links to the State of Wisconsin Plumbing Code:
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bernabeu (SC)
ditto
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Author:
jblanche (WI)
It is done. Flush plug and a piece of plywood roughly 16" x 18".
Unfortunately the waterless urinal would probably not be a good idea. I doubt the pipe is connected to anything on the low end, and I am pretty sure the vents were all removed when the roof was replaced years ago.
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Links to the State of Wisconsin Plumbing Code:
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Author:
Curly (CA)
Well thanks for considering it.....
End result looks nice and clean.
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Author:
packy (MA)
well, the plywood ain't gonna fall off.. that's for sure. hahaha
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sum (FL)
I suggest adding a sticker to the plywood.
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