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 joseramon2231
Aug 4, 2009, 05:35 PM
Is it better to use cast iron or pvc under ground?? 
 
Pvc or cast iron
 
How to tap into it? 
 
How to do it?
 ac101
Aug 4, 2009, 05:37 PM
Schedule 40 pvc works just fine underground and is much easier to work with.
 hkstroud
Aug 4, 2009, 06:30 PM
Why three post?  You have questions ask.  Tell us what you are doing, put them in some contest.  Combine your post.
 speedball1
Aug 5, 2009, 05:25 AM
Go with PVC.  It will out last Cast Iron and the joints hold up better.  Good luck,  Tom
 
Joseramon2231,
I have merged all your posts that are asking the  same question. Please observe the posting rules in the future.  We have recommended  PVC as a replacement. If were me I'd replace all of that old terra-cotta line but you asked how to tie the PVC back to  the terra-cotta.  Would this be a hub or a bald piece of clay pipe?   Regards,  Tom
 Milo Dolezal
Aug 5, 2009, 08:51 PM
Agree with Tom: PVC or ABS are the materials of choice. They make fittings for every possible pipe, size, material - and situation. Go to www.Fernco.com and see their catalog.