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    peter449 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2015, 07:33 AM
    Reduce stack pipe
    I have a soil stack pipe in my bathroom I want to have reduced in height. My house was built c1965 The pipe is black and has the word Flexpipe written on it.
    What I would like to know is ,is this an asbestos product ? I cant find an reference to this make of pipe on line.
    Anyone got any ideas?
    Thanks
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    May 7, 2015, 05:38 PM
    Probably ABS, possibly Orangeburg but I'd be surprised, doubt Asbestos, particularly in black.
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    May 7, 2015, 06:35 PM
    Are you talking about a vent stack or a toilet drain line?
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    May 8, 2015, 12:51 AM
    Does it have tar-like coating on the outside ?
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    May 8, 2015, 09:57 AM
    Yes it does, not tacky though.
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    May 9, 2015, 08:12 AM
    We can't be 100% sure without a picture... see if you can post a picture here. Also, as Ballenger asked, is this a vent pipe or what exactly is the pipe for ( where does it go)?

    Let us know more, OK?

    Mark
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    May 9, 2015, 08:24 AM
    Can you snap a picture of the Brand name on the side of the pipe ? Also, if there are any other numbers or names, manufacturer's info, etc... please, include it as well.

    Back to you

    Milo
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