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    Oct 21, 2008, 01:23 PM
    Connecting PVC P-Trap to Metal Waste Pipe
    I am replacing the drain in the bathroom lavatory. Is it OK to connect PVC to the existing metal pipe in the wall?
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    Oct 21, 2008, 05:33 PM
    Hey WH...

    If you are talking about threading a pvc adapter to say a threaded metal fitting in the wall... then yes... absolutely!

    If you are talking about connecting to an older pipe using a flexible clamp... then yes... as long as you use the right clamp (ask about this if planning to use this alternative).

    If you are talking about soldering a threaded fitting onto older copper pipe and then connecting a pvc adapter to that... then yes... for sure!

    Describe the metal pipe you have.. silver... copper? A picture would also help?

    Let us know...

    MARK
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    Oct 21, 2008, 10:46 PM

    If you are ".....replacing...." drain, than you should already have threaded female T in the metal pipe. Use plastic male adapter, wrap threads with teflon tape and screw it in. Continue with plastic. Just like Mark said, yes, it is perfectly OK...
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    Oct 22, 2008, 06:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by WearyHandyman View Post
    I am replacing the drain in the bathroom lavatory. Is it ok to connect PVC to the existing metal pipe in the wall?
    Solder on a 1 1/2" copper slip to FIP(female ironpipe thread) to the wall stub out. Now you may transition to PVC using a PVC slip to MIP (male iron pipe thread) with a 1 1/2 to1 1/4" nylon gasket. See image below. Don't forget to wrap three turns of Teflon Tape around the male threads. Good luck, Tom
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