Hi folks. Looking for a fix for the waste pipe flange in my upstairs bathroom. Not interested in code at this point. But I am concerned about it leaking. The only way I see is using one of the attachments. The first one fits inside the pipe and would restrict the pipe and
I am afraid the pipe is lead and inserting this could split the pipe. Or it could split over time. I would much rather use something that would fit over the pipe and tighten. It is 4". I can cut the sub floor out a little around the pipe no problem as I am going to re-tile. 16906
So I think maybe this would be what I need OATEY 42255 CAST IRON FLANGE 4" Anyone know anything about this item? Plus any tips on rounding out the pipe in the floor? It is not very round and is going to require some work. Hammering into shape would not be a problem other than I am afraid of loosening up something. Any tricks?
Thanks

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Do you have access below the floor? Can you get access to it on the 1st floor? You can purchase a no hub fitting and fit both the pipes together, you may have to cut the lower riser back a little bit to where it is in better condition. Then purchase the new pipe and no hub fittings and piece it together. You should be able to purchase these items at a good plumbing supply house, I think HD sells it, not sure. If you have good access, you might want to convert it to PVC and pipe it back to the main riser.

No access.

The bottom picture looks like one that you would slip over the lead pipe and a neoprene gasket would then be snugged up on the lead by tightening some bolts that go through the flange. If that is not what it is then I will tell you that you can buy one like I described.

The lead pipe can be rounded by using something like a piece of PVC, maybe 2" and placing it against the wall ant the hitting th PVC with a hammer to smooth the walls of the lead. As you tighten the flange it will squeeze the neoprene against the lead and seal it well. Also if you can some how anchor the flange to the floor that would make it even better.

If this helps please let me know.