green leaky pipe in wall

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miker1977

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Hi all. New home owner here. Can anyone tell me how to change out this rotted pipe? It's green and leaking.
 
The green color means it is copper, and it's probably pretty old. Looks like it's sweated (soldered) in place, so you - or somebody - will have a little bit to do to replace it. PVC pipe is the newer standard for waste lines.
 
You are right. Its copper. You may also change it if you want but it safe inside.
 
There is no "fixing" that one.
It needs to be cut out and replaced.
 
SO I can cut the right side with a hack saw? Use a fernco coupler on that side to connect it with PVC....How do I get the pipe out of the cast iron on the left side?
 
Check that fitting, it may be just screwed into the cast. It might be hard to get out out but easy to replace.

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