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 kwoo
Mar 25, 2014, 11:11 PM
Just found some water coming from the sewer clean out on the basement floor, the cleanout plug/Tee looks out of lifespan. Can I buy a new plug to solve this jussi? Where can I get a new one and how to do the replacement, thanks!
 Fr_Chuck
Mar 26, 2014, 02:00 AM
Depends on what the problem is.  Is the sewer line backing up over the plug, is there a sewer blockage ?  Is the treads of the pipe damaged?
 parttime
Mar 26, 2014, 03:55 AM
Hi kwoo,  you can replace a plug or cap on a clean-out,  but as mentioned you more than likely have a partial blockage.  I would snake the line and then put the same plug and see if the leak stops.  Let us know how it goes.
 massplumber2008
Mar 26, 2014, 05:13 AM
Hi Kwoo
 
As stated above you can certainly replace the cleanout plug...usually requires a trip to the plumbing supply store as most cast iron drain cleanouts are made of brass and are an odd size.  If this is a PVC or ABS cleanout plug then any large home improvement store should have that readily available.  Finally, if your cleanout is really dunged up and a regular cleanout plug will not work then you can purchase a FIT ALL LEAD cleanout plug (use hammer to push plug into the cleanout and a wrench to turn the plug and literally "cut" threads into the plug) or a wing nut type expansion plug...;)
 
Those are your cleanout plug options, but as mentioned, I would deal with the sewer line first.  A good way to test the drain line is to drain a full washing machine with the plug out and see if the water backs up...if it does, time to rent a sewer drain machine or call a local plumber in to clear the blockage!
 
Mark