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    Sep 20, 2012, 06:45 AM
    Repairing a leak where a cast iron drain pipes goes into pvc in a ceiling
    What kind of caulk do you use to try to fix a leak where the pvc goes into the cast iron?
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    Sep 20, 2012, 07:03 AM
    Hi Tom and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com
    What kind of caulk do you use to try to fix a leak where the pvc goes into the cast iron?
    More details please! How's the connection made? What fittings are used? What's leaking from where? Back to you. Tom
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