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    Nov 7, 2013, 08:46 PM
    Shower cast iron drain
    Hi All
    I believe my shower drain has a cast iron drain attached to a cast iron pipe . The cast iron drain and pipe appear to be attached together with lead.

    I was thinking, if I can get the cast iron pipe and lead out of the drain, would it work for me to attach a PVC pipe to the cast iron drain with epoxy. Of course I would clean everything really well, roughen the surfaces, etc. I would add plenty of fillers to make the epoxy not run. West System makes all kinds of epoxies and fillers, I like their stuff. Do you think that will work and what problems do you think I might have?

    Thanks! Bruce
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    Nov 8, 2013, 05:58 AM
    Hi Bruce...

    Using epoxy and fillers to join pipes is not an acceptable method of plumbing anywhere.

    If you would like to know more about how to do the job the right way you'll need to give us information like the kind of new shower pan you plan on installing, how thick the shower floor will be, and how thick the tile will be (if tiling the shower).

    Back to you...

    Mark

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