the 1 1/2" drain pipe on my neighbors mobile home was gloged. I had to cut the pipe at several places to remove the glogs. What type 1 1/2" couplings can be used to splice the pipe back together. cpvc or pcv. (the pipe is black)

massplumber2008

Hi Dale...sounds like ABS pipe and fittings (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene).

Your local plumbing supply house or home supply store should be able to help you locate ABS fittings/pipe/cement. If not easily available, you can transition to PVC by using no hub clamps where you need them (see pic.)

Let me know thoughts/questions.,..Mark

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iamgrowler

I gotta disagree with you on this, Mark.

"No-Hub" bands are designed and engineered specifically for joining "No-Hub" cast iron pipe.

What he wants to use for joining schedule 40 ABS piping is either a 1-1/2" ABS coupling or a Fernco, Mission or Proflex CP-150 shielded coupling.

If you look at the stainless shield of the two bands, you'll notice that the 'crinkle' band of a 'No-Hub' clamp is designed to torque out at the ends of the band -- Whereas a 'Shielded Coupling ' is designed to torque out evenly along its entire surface -- Meaning it offers more support and clamping surface.

Just my two pence.

massplumber2008

Hey IAM:

I am not going to disagree with you...that is a great explanation of the clamp differences. I just didn't have any pictures of the other clamps (I do now..)

Dave check out the different clamp types below:

4 band husky clamp (my favorite of all clamps)
2 banded shielded coupling
2 banded rubber fernco coupling
and the 2" no hub clamp

Each has its specific use...most are used interchangeably...but they really shouldn't be most of the time. Especially if you can get your hands on the right ones.

The rubber ferncos aren't legal in my state..for any reason..but sold everywhere...funny huh??

Anyway, Dave, you decide from here..let us know your thoughts...Mark

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