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  1. J

    old cast iron...new 1-1/2" shower drain...send help!

    Here's a pic: Here's the clean-out. The first plan was to plumb the shower and sink drain back into the branch at "A" where is was done originally....but now, I think I'm going to remove the clean-out plug...and install a PVC cleanout with branch for the sink and shower drain. Kinda...
  2. J

    old cast iron...new 1-1/2" shower drain...send help!

    Thanks for the responses! That link was every helpful...and gave me the idea to tap into the cleanout opening with PVC...then cap of the opening at A. -Joe
  3. J

    old cast iron...new 1-1/2" shower drain...send help!

    My house was built in '48 and the original shower was plumbed with a 1-1/2 drain. I've gutted this bath and installed a new neo corner kit and thought I would just connect a new 2" pvc drain to the original cast iron soil pipe....but note where this connects at point A. in the photo: I...
  4. J

    PVC into cast iron soil stack? (pics)

    Great input guys! Thank you! OK...I think I got...I'm going to crawl back under the floor and try to drill aroung the wye to remove as much of the lead and rope packing as possible....then pick and chisel...then keep trying to work it loose. I don't think I want to get in there with a...
  5. J

    PVC into cast iron soil stack? (pics)

    This is DIY bathroom re-do job. The drain pipe from the shower has rusted and broke off at the "y" branch arrow "B". It will be replaced with PVC. The yellow line is the bathroom sink drain...and I've cut that pipe off at the yellow line. It is going to be replaced with PVC as well. I want...
  6. J

    insulating the attic of a 1955 ranch..what is this foil film?

    My house was built in '55 and doesn't have any insulation in the attic spaces. But, there is a paper/foil that has been stapled across the ceiling joists creating an air pocket between the paper and the drywall beneath. I would like to add some insulation..not sure what type....but the...
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