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    m12345 Posts: 13, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 12, 2006, 10:51 AM
    Basement sewer pipe
    My house is about 95 yrs. Old in northeastern Pennsylvania, my sewer pipe is large and black, can you tell me what material it's made of? I can't tell if its cast iron, or cement, etc. Where there are connections, at the joints, it seems to be rusting. Can I patch or paint this? Thanks, m.h. near scranton, pa.. Usa
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    Oct 12, 2006, 12:45 PM
    I think those old pipes are iron. I wouldn't worry about the rust right now unless you see cracks or they show signs of leakage. Yes, you should be able to sand the rust off and paint them.
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    Oct 12, 2006, 12:52 PM
    Wb gave you good advice. In a house that old the sewer pipes are cast iron in the house and terra-cotta outside. Some rust is normal in cast iron pipes that age. Regards, tom
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