In trying to make this flush, I forgot to ask this question... What do I use to cut the cast iron sewer pipe with?

Do you want to cut the cast iron pipe or the cast iron toilet flange (as posted at other question)... let me know more... ok?



MARK

What position / location is this pipe in ?

It's about 7" straight up from foundation. However, behind it is another pipe buried parralell about 1/2 way into foundation Now this pipe may go to the washer area. It has no openings.

I have tried to attach a picture. The pipe that is buried halfway is to the left. This looks flush with the floor but its not. I am soory at this time this is the only picture I have. As you can tell, it has a half way done foundation, which I plan on leveling.

Yes I would like to cut it and make it flush with the floor as I don't plan on ever using this area as a bath. I had thought if I did so and had it sealed correctly that I woul never have to worry about a back up or smell from the area.

Hi CandyappleKaren...

Take a COLD CHISEL (See picture) and chip away at the concrete around the pipe and flange near the floor. If flange is above the floor then you may be able to concentrate on the pipe only. If the flange is continuous into the floor then I would have you CRACK it off using the cold chisel. Crack through the thin part of the flange where the toilet bolts would insert into the slots of the flange.

Then you will either need an angle grinder with a circular diamond blade or you will need a reciprocating saw (such as a sawzall) with a carbide or diamond blade. The angle grinder would be MUCH faster. Wear goggles and be prepared for lots of sparks! Be sure there are no flammable liquids/vapor around... ;)

Then cap the pipe as we discussed at an earlier thread.

That should do it... let me know if you have more questions.

MARK