In searching the net the only solution I've found to separate cast iron pipe is to use a 1/4 inch drill and drill out the lead. After a number of hours -- just on one vertical pipe -- I have still yet to get enough lead and okum out to separate the pipe from the hub.
When cast iron was commonly used, I'm sure electricity was Not always available to try and drill lead nor can I imagine someone spending 8 hours or more to separate two pipes from each other. Other than cutting the pipe -- which would not leave the hub available --
anyone have a solution?
Thanks
David
When cast iron was commonly used, I'm sure electricity was Not always available to try and drill lead nor can I imagine someone spending 8 hours or more to separate two pipes from each other. Other than cutting the pipe -- which would not leave the hub available --
anyone have a solution?
Thanks
David