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    Jan 28, 2010, 04:56 PM
    What is best for re-plumbing a shower drain?
    I have removed a rotted copper drain which was under a main floor slab. Should I replace it with PVC or replace the copper piping?
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    Jan 28, 2010, 05:46 PM

    Replace with PVC. You'll not regret it. Good luck, Tom
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    Jan 28, 2010, 06:12 PM

    Thanks you for the quick response Tom, now I have one more question. There is a fitting which connected the copper pipe to the cast iron drain. I heated it but it is very suborn and won't move with my pipe wrench. I can see treads by it's really on there. How can I remove this or can I leave it on and use some sort of quick connect for the PVC?
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