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    Nov 13, 2010, 02:05 PM
    ABS to old metal pipe
    Is there a way to attach ABS plastic drain pipe to 2" old metal drain pipe without any threads? I want to cut the metal pipe in a location that doesn't have any threads.
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    Nov 13, 2010, 03:33 PM
    Sure is! Ask for a shielded metal band, (see image) Good luck, Tom
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    Mar 20, 2011, 04:58 PM

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