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  • Oct 19, 2010, 11:39 AM
    BeaconChurch
    access clean out hole fix
    a plumber cut a 2 x 4' access clean out in a 3.5' iron roof drain pipe. The pipe is in the corner of a basement kitchen. He covered it with some duct tape. I did a fiberglass tape repair but looking for a more permanent fix. I have used what I call a saddle clamp (metal plate with a tie bracket bolting it together) found many for 6' & one 2' clamps any ideas?
  • Oct 19, 2010, 12:51 PM
    speedball1
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    I'm trying to understand your complaint.
    You say a plumber cut in a 2" clean out in a 3 1/2" pipe that carries rain water to your sewer and simply duct taped the connections? And you paid him to do this?
    What material are the pipes?
    You ask;
    Quote:

    I'm ooking for a more permanent fix.
    Without more details the best I can come up[ with 8is No-Hub Bands, (see image) Good luck. Tom
  • Oct 19, 2010, 02:16 PM
    BeaconChurch
    Cast iron, installed in 1923
  • Oct 19, 2010, 03:38 PM
    speedball1

    If there are no hubs involved then No-Hub Bands should replace the duct tape and fiberglass. Good luck, Tom
  • Oct 19, 2010, 04:19 PM
    BeaconChurch
    If the "no hub clamps" can be opened then I can get them around the pipe else no. The metal clamp bands are not the concern they open but does the gasket and other supporting elements do they open?
  • Oct 19, 2010, 04:31 PM
    speedball1

    While the No-Hub Bands can be opened the fitting will have to be able to accept the Neoprene gaskets that will seal the joints.
    Simply take a raiser clamp and bumper jack to lift the pipe off the fitting and slip the gaskets in. Good luck, Tom

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