 |
|
| Browse | Ask | Answer | Search | Join/Login |
|
|
||||
|
Hopefully this makes sense. I can take pictures if needed.
My 50+ year old cast iron flange appears to be joined to my cast iron drain (4" I think) on the outside (pipe inside) by a oakum and lead joint. While removing the old wax ring I noticed that a 1/2" chip of the oakum/lead ring came off. Everything looks intact and there are no leaks, but I wanted to repair that "chip". Local plumber suggested plumbers expoxy to built it back up, then a silicone sealer to finish the patch. Would this work? Or is there something better? I realize that I could drill out the lead and pry it off, then replace it all, but I'd like to avoid that if possible seeing how everything looks to be intact otherwise. In case it wasn't clear, this is my toilet flange that I am talking about |
||||
|
||||
|
Hi Capy...
You can use the epoxy... certainly can't hurt here, but if only a real small "chip" you may not need to do anything at all. Lead is typically poured to almost 1 to 1.5" depth... ;) You could also take a dull chiseland recaulk the lead joint a bit. Here, take a cheap, dull chisel and peen the lead in abit so it butts up tight to the flange and pipe. Let me know if you want more instruction on this. A picture would really help here... MARK |
||||
| Question Tools | Search this Question |
Add your answer here.
Check out some similar questions!
I connected a pvc femaile adapter to a cast iron screwed male sewer connection. The lead and oakum joint is leaking. Ow do I repair it?
I have a basement shower that I am replacing. I found that the drain was set in the concrete and the cast iron drain piece was going to have to be chiseled out then replaced. Now that I have exposed the whole cast iron piece I would like to get it off the pipe. Any ideas on the best way to get this...
I need to know the best way to get the lead and oakum out of a cast iron pipe hub. I have heard a couple of ideas such as drilling it out with an 1/8" drill bit ,and reheating the lead with a torch. Keep in mind that the part of the soil line I am doing this to is the last hub before it goes into...
Underneath my washing machine I ran into a unusual drain configuration. The machine drains into a threaded 2" od pipe that runs into a cast iron bowl, about 12" diameter, but the pipe threads into the center of the bowl, so there is no overflow and if there were there is no way for it to get out. ...
Has anyone used plastic filler with Oakum in cast iron joints? I would like to know your opinion on using plastic, and if you like it, what name or brand have you used? Thank you. J
View more questions Search
|
