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    mario_chicago Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 18, 2007, 07:24 PM
    Ripped brass pipe and shower drain
    I am replacing a bathtub drain and overflow pipes with a cast iron two piece shower drain onto a concrete floor. Pipe is 1 1/2 inch and the cast iron drain is 1 1/2" . Unfortunately the brass bathtub slip joint was over 30 y.old and broke off during removal, so now I have it sticking 1/4" above the concrete floor. It is cemented into the concrete floor, and another 1/4" below it begins the P-trap which is galvanized steel pipe. Why don't I see any connection between the slip joint and the galv. pipe? Do I need to somehow chisel out the brass broken off pipe before I do anything? Most importantly how do I connect to a pipe buried 1/2" below ground? Any help would be appreciated! I've waited 2 weeks for the 1.5" cast iron drain and now am eager to finish or should I call a professional - what might be the cost?

    Thank you, guys!
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    Mario
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    Jul 18, 2007, 07:31 PM
    Get out the big hammer. You're going to hafta take out the cement out down to the trap and install a new raiser. While 1 1/2" will work I'd rather see a 2" trap and drain on your shower. Good luck, Tom

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