[kwoo]

Just found some water coming from the sewer clean out on the basement floor, the cleanout plug/Tee looks out of lifespan. Can I buy a new plug to solve this jussi? Where can I get a new one and how to do the replacement, thanks!

[Fr_Chuck]

Depends on what the problem is. Is the sewer line backing up over the plug, is there a sewer blockage ? Is the treads of the pipe damaged?

[parttime]

Hi kwoo, you can replace a plug or cap on a clean-out, but as mentioned you more than likely have a partial blockage. I would snake the line and then put the same plug and see if the leak stops. Let us know how it goes.

[massplumber2008]

Hi Kwoo

As stated above you can certainly replace the cleanout plug...usually requires a trip to the plumbing supply store as most cast iron drain cleanouts are made of brass and are an odd size. If this is a PVC or ABS cleanout plug then any large home improvement store should have that readily available. Finally, if your cleanout is really dunged up and a regular cleanout plug will not work then you can purchase a FIT ALL LEAD cleanout plug (use hammer to push plug into the cleanout and a wrench to turn the plug and literally "cut" threads into the plug) or a wing nut type expansion plug...;)

Those are your cleanout plug options, but as mentioned, I would deal with the sewer line first. A good way to test the drain line is to drain a full washing machine with the plug out and see if the water backs up...if it does, time to rent a sewer drain machine or call a local plumber in to clear the blockage!

Mark