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    Jun 23, 2008, 09:46 AM
    How to solder tail pipe onto drain pipe
    I have a 1 1/4" drain on my bathroom sink. It goes into the wall and soldered on to a cast iron elbow. My chrome pipe is leaking and needs to be replaced. What alternatives do I have besides tearing the wall down to repipe?
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    Jun 23, 2008, 11:37 AM
    Show us a picture of this please.
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    Jun 23, 2008, 01:05 PM
    Yes, I think we'd like a pic since you can't solder to cast iron. I think you may be mistaken with your materials.
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